Assistant/associate Director, Student Support And Development

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT, United States
Student support and development
Program oversight and assessment
Event coordination and implementation
The Assistant or Associate Director plays a key role in advancing Fairfield University’s Jesuit mission by designing and leading initiatives that support academic success, holistic well-being, and leadership development of students

Job Summary

  • The Assistant or Associate Director plays a key role in advancing Fairfield University’s Jesuit mission by designing and leading initiatives that support academic success, holistic well-being, and leadership development of students.
  • The position involves strategic oversight of high-impact programs that promote access, retention, and social justice-oriented leadership while contributing to the office’s strategic planning and long-term goals.
  • The office fosters an inclusive living and learning community by creating a sense of belonging, community, and safe space for students to engage in cross-cultural experiences and expand their worldviews.

Matching Summary

The Assistant or Associate Director plays a key role in advancing Fairfield University’s Jesuit mission by designing and leading initiatives that support academic success, holistic well-being, and leadership development of students.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Student support and development
  • Program oversight and assessment
  • Event coordination and implementation
  • Marketing and outreach strategies
  • Supervision of graduate assistants
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion focus

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-cultural engagement
  • Leadership development programs
  • Mentoring and fellowship management
  • Collaborative campus partnerships
  • Social justice-oriented leadership

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in related field
  • Minimum five years college student experience
  • Experience with underrepresented student populations
  • Experience overseeing mentoring or fellowship programs

Work Rights

Not specified

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