Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

WashU's Division of Student Affairs seeks a student-centered professional for the position of Assistant Director, Taylor Family Center for Student Success. 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.

The Assistant Director leads programs that strengthen community and promote wellness for first-generation and low-income (FLI) students. With a strong emphasis on civic engagement and student belonging, this role designs and implements initiatives that foster connection, identity development, and culturally responsive support.

Key responsibilities include coordinating signature events such as the First Year Retreat, Welcome Dinner, First Gen Week, End-of-Year Celebrations, and the Senior Send-Off, all aimed at building community and celebrating student milestones. The Assistant Director collaborates with campus partners—including Residential Life, Athletics, the Center for Diversity & Inclusion, and the
Gephardt Institute—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 like End of Week Unwinds that help reduce stress and promote balance. Additionally, the Assistant Director manages program budgets and strategically allocates
resources, including grants, to support student access to research, internships, and global opportunities.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Community Building & Student Engagement

• 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.

Wellness & Inclusive Support Strategies

• 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.

Resource Management

• Oversee program budgets, including the allocation of grants and financial resources that 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 ways to lead and serve beyond campus.

Program Operations & Resource Access

• 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.

Adaptive Programming & Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience: