About the role#
The Assistant Director of Graduate Student Life manages operations and programming to support our graduate student population. You will focus on professional and leadership development while overseeing key initiatives like the Arrival Services program. This role involves balancing daily departmental tasks with long-term goals to improve student engagement and belonging.
What you'll do#
- Create and execute weekly programming for new students each semester.
- Manage Arrival Services, including temporary housing and airport pick-up logistics.
- Coordinate the master's Student Peer Mentor Program.
- Provide guidance to students on navigating campus resources and finding professional opportunities.
- Serve as a co-advisor for the Graduate Student Council.
- Maintain office social media accounts to keep students informed.
- Collaborate with Graduate Admissions and other campus partners on student initiatives.
- Use data management to track and assess program effectiveness.
- Stay updated on student affairs trends to improve departmental operations.
What you'll need#
- A bachelor's degree is required, and a master's degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field is preferred.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in student affairs, specifically with graduate student programming.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse stakeholders.
- A demonstrated ability to design, implement, and assess student services.
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Experience working with diverse student populations.
- Knowledge of social media engagement.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Hoboken, New Jersey.
- The role is full-time.
- The schedule includes one late day (11am to 7pm) and one remote workday per week with director approval.
- Some night and weekend work may be required.
- The annual base salary range is $61,700 to $84,300.
About Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology is a private research university based in Hoboken, New Jersey. Founded in 1870, the institution serves approximately 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It operates through three schools and one college with a focus on engineering, business, and technology. The university maintains three national research centers and partners on projects in fields like healthcare, energy, and finance.
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