Washington University in St. Louis · 14 hours ago
Assistant Director, Taylor Family Center for Student Success (Hybrid) - Student Affairs
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$53K/yr - $91K/yr
3+ years expWashington University in St. Louis seeks a student-centered professional for the position of Assistant Director, Taylor Family Center for Student Success. This role leads programs that strengthen community and promote wellness for first-generation and low-income students, focusing on civic engagement and student belonging.
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Responsibilities
Lead efforts to cultivate a strong sense of belonging and connection among FLI students. This includes coordinating cornerstone events such as the First Year Retreat, Welcome Dinner, Senior Send-Off, and End-of-Year celebrations
Design and implement programming that fosters community, cultural affirmation, and peer support throughout the academic year
Promote the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of FLI students through culturally competent programming
Partner with Residential Life, Athletics, and the Center for Diversity & Inclusion to embed wellness and inclusion into the student experience
Develop proactive and responsive strategies to address student stress, isolation, and other emerging needs
Oversee program budgets, including the allocation of grants and financial resources that support student participation in research, internships, and global experiences
Collaborate with the Gephardt Institute and other campus partners to create opportunities for FLI students to engage in civic and community-based learning
Align programming with the university’s values of equity and social responsibility, and help students explore ways to lead and serve beyond campus
Oversee the management and day-to-day operations of resource-based programs such as the End of Week Unwinds. Ensure these services are accessible, responsive to student needs, and consistently promoted as part of a holistic student support model
Monitor trends and feedback to develop flexible, student-centered programming that meets evolving needs
Continuously assess the impact of initiatives and refine approaches to ensure relevance, effectiveness, and alignment with institutional goals for student success
Supervision of student workers
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
Relevant Experience (3 Years)
Preferred
Master's degree in student affairs, higher education, or related field
Demonstrated experience supervising undergraduate and graduate-level student staff
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of retention and transition programs and services on a college campus, including advising and working with college students in a professional capacity
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook)
Comfort with utilizing new technologies as appropriate (Box, WordPress/Formidable, Google Forms)
Knowledge of student development theory and demonstrated application developing and implementing student staff training
Comprehension of current issues related to transition issues, student engagement, and student development
Demonstrated experience in assessment and program evaluation
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including, but not limited to, editing and copywriting, public speaking, and group facilitation
Event planning experience
Customer service experience
Demonstrated success in working with diverse populations
Benefits
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Company
Washington University in St. Louis
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