Assistant Director of Experiential Learning

Xavier; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Xavier University seeks a dedicated and mission-driven Assistant Director of Experiential Learning to develop and support a program of high-impact, transformational, experiential learning opportunities for students. The role includes program management, internal and external communications, data collection, and internal and external reporting.

Review of applications will start on August 31, 2026 and will be accepted until the position closes at the University's discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred in Higher Education, Business, Counseling, or related field.
• 1-3 years of related experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the development, implementation and maintenance of high-impact experiential learning opportunities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for faculty, staff, and off-campus partners, which encompasses resolving and answering any questions and interpreting policies associated with participation in an experiential learning opportunity.
• Establish and maintain internal policies and procedures in alignment with university efforts to promote and expand awareness and participation in high-impact experiential learning opportunities.
• Promote and expand awareness and participation in quality experiential learning opportunities to students and establish relationships with the staff, faculty, and both on and off-campus community partners.
• Maintain tracking database, collection of experiential opportunities, and other relevant engagement for statistical reporting.
• Advise students on internship/experiential education preparation and search.
• Develop and facilitate workshops to help students secure, succeed in, and reflect upon their experiences.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Current Xavier University employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday Assistant Director of Experiential Learning Xavier University is seeking a dedicated and mission-driven Assistant Director of Experiential Learning. The work of the Assistant Director is to develop and support a program of high-impact, transformational, experiential learning opportunities for students. The work includes program management and development, internal and external communications, data collection, and internal and external reporting.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the development, implementation and maintenance of high-impact experiential learning opportunities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for faculty, staff, and off-campus partners, which encompasses resolving and answering any questions and interpreting policies associated with participation in an experiential learning opportunity.
• Establish and maintain internal policies and procedures in alignment with university efforts to promote and expand awareness and participation in high-impact experiential learning opportunities.
• Promote and expand awareness and participation in quality experiential learning opportunities to students and establish relationships with the staff, faculty, and both on and off-campus community partners.
• Maintain tracking database, collection of experiential opportunities, and other relevant engagement for statistical reporting.
• Advise students on internship/experiential education preparation and search.
• Develop and facilitate workshops to help students secure, succeed in, and reflect upon their experiences.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred in Higher Education, Business, Counseling, or related field.
• 1-3 years of related experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Review of applications will start on August 31, 2026 and will be accepted until the position closes at the University's discretion. Candidates selected for the final stages of the interview process will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three professional references.

Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts. Guided by our mission and values, we welcome and support members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We unreservedly commit to open and free inquiry, deliberately seek out.

Benefits

Benefits - applies only to full-time positions: Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.

Eligibility varies by position and employment class:

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.

Thank you for your interest in joining our university community. At Xavier University, we are more than an academic institution - we are a mission-driven community grounded in the Ignatian tradition. Our values of reflection, service, and the pursuit of justice inspire everything we do, from our teaching and research to the way we treat one another. We believe in the power of collaboration, and we cultivate an environment where every voice is valued and diverse perspectives enrich our shared work. Our faculty, staff, and students form a vibrant, inclusive community united by a commitment to excellence, compassion, and a greater good. Whether you're applying for your first role in higher education or bringing years of experience, we invite you to explore how your journey might align with ours. Come be a part of something meaningful.