Assistant/Associate Director, Student Support and Development

Job Description:

Assistant/Associate Director, Student Support and development The Office of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs (SDMA) seeks to create a sense of belonging, community, and safe space for students to engage in cross-cultural experiences and expand their worldviews. The office establishes meaningful relationships with student organizations, faculty, and staff. It offers programs and services that promote and foster an inclusive living and learning community. Students will obtain a greater understanding and appreciation of diversity, multiculturalism, and social justice

Position Description : The Assistant or Associate Director of Student Support and Development plays a key role in advancing Fairfield University’s Jesuit mission by designing and leading initiatives that support the academic success, holistic well-being, and leadership development of students. Reporting to the Director of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, the Assistant or Associate Director provides strategic oversight of high-impact programs that promote access, retention and social justice–oriented leadership, while contributing to strategic planning and long-term goals of the office

Essential Functions:

• Student support and development

• Program oversight

• Event coordination, implementation and assessment

• Marketing & Outreach

• Supervision Student Support and Development

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a resource and advocate for students.

• Develop and implement workshops, programs, and initiatives that promote leadership, resilience, and intercultural competence.

• Monitor and support retention efforts for students through tailored programs and services.

• Work closely with the transition coordinator, the Academic Support graduate assistant and campus partners to support students holistically as they navigate Fairfield.

• Provide ongoing supervision to the Academic Support grad assistant.

Program Oversight

Cura Personalis Mentoring Program (CPMP)

An early-intervention initiative supporting first- and second-year students through personalized mentoring to promote academic success, well-being, and student retention.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee program design, mentor recruitment, training, student matching, and assessment.

Lucy Katz Fellowship

A fellowship program designed to cultivate healthy and authentic connections on campus by fostering dialogue and relationship-building.

Key Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Senior Director of Diversity Initiatives, oversee the Lucy Katz Fellowship.

• Manage program design, fellow selection processes, leadership development, and training.

• Establish programs and services aligned with the mission of the office that promote a sense of belonging and the success of underrepresented student populations.

Event Coordination

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly gatherings for Students of Color groups.

Marketing and Outreach

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote the office and its programs.

• Represent the office on committees and working groups as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Social Work, or a related field.

• Minimum of five years of experience working with college students, including those from underrepresented backgrounds or identities.

• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

• Experience overseeing mentoring, fellowship, or cohort-based programs.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

General Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

• Schedule subject to change based on the needs of the office.

Category:

President - Admin

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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