Assistant/Associate Director for Graduate Student Success and Community Engagement

About the role

The Assistant/Associate Director for Graduate Student Success and Community Engagement within The Fox Graduate School plays a key leadership role in advancing graduate education through strategic programming, institutional collaboration, and faculty and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and leadership for initiatives that address the academic, social, and engagement needs of graduate students, with attention to the unique experiences of both domestic and international populations.
• Create, develop, and implement programs and activities that foster a strong sense of belonging, community engagement, and academic integration for graduate students across disciplines.
• Design and assess workshops, events, and initiatives that respond to evolving graduate student needs related to cultural adjustment, identity, student life, and academic transition.
• Collaborate with campus units, student organizations, and colleges to deliver targeted programs that enhance the graduate student experience and promote retention.
• Partner with faculty and staff to support their efforts in engaging graduate students meaningfully through consultation, collaboration, and the development of shared tools and programming strategies.
• Coordinate communications and outreach strategies to raise awareness of available programs and foster student participation in engagement activities.
• Manage and forecast small program budgets (up to $250,000) and assist in the preparation of internal reports and funding proposals.
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning efforts and help assess the impact of graduate student success initiatives in alignment with Graduate School priorities.
• Serve as a liaison to relevant campus offices, including International Student Support Services, Student Affairs, and cultural centers, to ensure alignment and collaboration.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in creating, implementing, and evaluating programs that support graduate student populations, including domestic and international students.
• Proven ability to collaborate with academic and administrative units, and to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students across a complex institution.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including experience managing budgets and supervising staff or student employees.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work across cultural and disciplinary boundaries.
• Commitment to promoting inclusive environments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in creating, implementing, and evaluating programs that support graduate student populations, including domestic and international students.
• Proven ability to collaborate with academic and administrative units, and to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students across a complex institution.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including experience managing budgets and supervising staff or student employees.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work across cultural and disciplinary boundaries.
• Commitment to promoting inclusive environments.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and cultures.
• Project management and budgeting skills.
• Knowledge of graduate student support and success strategies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans.
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• A generous 75% tuition discount for employees, spouses, and children.

Pay

$49,188.00 - $78,444.00

Schedule

Occasionally requires work outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, to support graduate student engagement and university-wide events.

Application Instructions

To apply, candidates should submit the following materials for consideration:

• A cover letter detailing their interest in the position and how their background and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications.
• A current resume or curriculum vitae outlining their educational background and professional experience.
• The names, titles, and full contact information (phone number and email address) for four professional references.

Candidates selected to advance in the search process will be asked to provide the names, titles, and full contact information (phone number and email address) for four professional references. Finalists will be notified before any references are contacted.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.