Job Description
Student Life Assistant Director, Office of Graduate Student Life
Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Graduate Student Life will be responsible for creating, planning, and executing new student programming with a focus on professional & leadership development. The position’s primary focus is maintaining operations for graduate students such as Arrival Services program which includes data management and working with Graduate Admissions and relevant partners. The Assistant Director will also support the master's Student Peer Mentor Program and assist with daily departmental operations and Division goals.
Essential Job Functions:
- Develop and implement weekly programming for new students (each semester) that focuses on professional and leadership development for new students.
- Manage Arrival Services (August and January) Temporary Housing and Airport Pick-up.
- Coordinate and oversee the master's Student Peer Mentor Program in collaboration with Assistant Dean and/or designee.
- Collaborate with other departments and organizations to plan and implement initiatives that support student advancement, engagement, and belonging.
- Provide support to graduate students in navigating campus resources and connecting with academic and professional opportunities.
- Remain current on best practices and trends in student affairs (graduate & professional students) and incorporate them into programming and operations.
- Manage office social media accounts.
- Serve as co-advisor for Graduate Student Council.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required, master's degree preferred in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in student affairs, with experience in graduate student programming.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and assess student programs and services.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and experience working with diverse student populations.
- Knowledge of social media engagement welcomed.
This position may require some nights and weekend work. The position offers one late day (11am-7pm) and one scheduled remote workday per week with the Director’s approval.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references.
Department: Graduate Student Life
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