Assistant Director, Taylor Family Center Student Success; Hybrid - Student Affairs

Overview

Position
:
Assistant Director, Taylor Family Center for Student Success

Department
:
WashU's Division of Student Affairs

Hourly
: 37.5 hours per week

The Division of Student Affairs advances the educational mission of the university through resources and experiences outside the classroom that prepare our students for lifelong success. This role leads programs that strengthen community and promote wellness for first-generation and low-income (FLI) students, with emphasis on civic engagement and student belonging. The Assistant Director designs and implements initiatives that foster connection, identity development, and culturally responsive support.

Key responsibilities include coordinating signature events and collaborating with campus partners to integrate wellness, civic learning, and equity-focused programming into the student experience. The role also responds to emerging student needs with flexible, student-centered programming and supports ongoing initiatives that help reduce stress and promote balance. The position manages program budgets and allocates resources, including grants, to support student access to research, internships, and global opportunities.

• Community Building & Student Engagement:
  Lead efforts to cultivate a strong sense of belonging and connection among FLI students. This includes coordinating 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.
• Wellness & Inclusive Support Strategies:
  Promote 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 strategies to address student stress, isolation, and other emerging needs.
• Resource Management:
  Oversee program budgets, including the allocation of grants and financial resources to support student participation in research, internships, and global experiences.
• Civic Engagement & Campus Partnerships:
  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 leadership and service beyond campus.
• Program Operations & Resource Access:
  Oversee management and day-to-day operations of resource-based programs such as End of Week Unwinds. Ensure services are accessible, responsive to student needs, and promoted as part of a holistic student support model.
• Adaptive Programming & Continuous Improvement:
  Monitor trends and feedback to develop flexible, student-centered programming. Assess impact and refine approaches to ensure relevance, effectiveness, and alignment with institutional goals for student success.
• Supervision of student workers and other duties as assigned.

• Job Location/
  
  Working Conditions:
  
  Normal office environment.
• Physical Effort:
  Typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Equipment:
  Office equipment.

• Education
  :
  Required — Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses
  :
  No specific certification or professional license is required.
• Work Experience
  :
  Relevant experience (3 years).
• Skills
  :
  Not Applicable.
• Driver's License
  :
  Not required.

• Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience supervising undergraduate and graduate-level student staff.
• Experience with retention and transition programs and advising college students in a professional capacity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook).
• Familiarity with Box, Word Press/Formidable, Google Forms.
• Knowledge of student development theory and applying it to training.
• Understanding of transition, engagement, and development issues facing…