Assistant Director of Graduate Student Life

Stevens Institute of Technology • Hoboken, NJ

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Graduate Student Life, in the Office of Graduate Student Life, creates, plans, and executes new-student programming focused on professional and leadership development. The role primarily maintains operations for graduate students, including the Arrival Services program, data management, and coordination with Graduate Admissions and relevant partners. The Assistant Director also supports the master’s Student Peer Mentor Program and assists with daily departmental operations and Division goals.

The position offers one late workday per week (11 a.m.–7 p.m.) and one scheduled remote workday per week, subject to the Director’s approval. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field.
• Three to five years of experience in student affairs, including experience with 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of social media engagement welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement weekly programming for new students each semester, focused on professional and leadership development.
• Manage Arrival Services in August and January, including temporary housing and airport pickup.
• Coordinate and oversee the master’s Student Peer Mentor Program in collaboration with the Assistant Dean and/or designee.
• Collaborate with departments and organizations to plan and implement initiatives supporting student advancement, engagement, and belonging.
• Help graduate students navigate campus resources and connect with academic and professional opportunities.
• Stay current on student-affairs best practices and trends for graduate and professional students and incorporate them into programming and operations.
• Manage office social media accounts.
• Serve as co-advisor for the Graduate Student Council.
• Assist with daily departmental operations and Division goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level