Assistant Director, Academic Living-Learning Programs

American University • Washington, DC

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director, Academic Living-Learning Programs promotes, oversees, and measures the impact of the University College (UC) Living-Learning Community, Sophomore Living-Learning Communities, and AU Cornerstone Program. The position works collaboratively with colleagues in and across Academic Affairs and Student Affairs to design and implement curricular and co-curricular programming for diverse LLC populations. The position is responsible for ensuring living-learning programs effectively bridge academic and student life and are grounded in our collective commitment to student well-being. The position recruits, trains, and supervises both part-time and full-time employees, and indirectly supervises part-time and student employees. The position also supports recruitment and admission efforts, manages communication and outreach, and coordinates program and student learning assessment with other leaders in Undergraduate Education and Academic Student Services. This position works under minimal supervision and is expected to exercise professional judgment in all aspects of the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5 - 8 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience managing a budget and coordinating undergraduate education programs are required.
• Strong computer skills are required, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, are required.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement events and activities.
• Demonstrate effective organizational, fiscal, and administrative skills.
• Possess a solid understanding of higher education and university policies and be highly discreet.
• The selected individual must be an educator committed to student success, learning, and inclusion.
• Ability to multitask and be a resourceful problem solver as well as a creative and deliberate planner.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and individually.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AirTable, Photoshop, and Workday is helpful.
• Experience with social media management helpful.

Responsibilities

• Living-Learning Program Development & Execution
• Student Learning & Community-Building
• Communication, Marketing & Recruitment
• Staff Supervision
• Assessment & Evaluation
• Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

• AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees