Assistant Director of Student Employment

Chatham University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham University seeks an Assistant Director of Student Employment to lead the internal student employment program, overseeing institutional and Federal Work-Study positions, budgeting, compliance, and policy development.

The role partners with Human Resources and campus offices to align resources with priorities, support student access, retention, and professional development, and ensure accurate processing and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Three to five years of relevant experience in student employment, financial aid, budgeting, or higher education administration.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, financial analysis, and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of Federal Work-Study regulations and student employment practices preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with financial systems, spreadsheets, and student information systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration of Chatham's internal student employment program, including institutional and Federal Work-Study positions.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and operational practices related to student employment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for campus supervisors regarding initial position requests, approvals, and federal work-study funding.
• Support departments in developing meaningful on-campus employment opportunities that contribute to student learning and engagement.

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

Federal Work-Study

Communication

Higher education

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Chatham University welcomes your interest in employmentopportunities and encourages you to review open positions. Pleasenote that Chatham does not accept unsolicited applications.

Assistant Director of Student Employment

Chatham University welcomes applications for the position of Assistant Director of Student Employment in our EnrollmentManagement Department.

The Assistant Director of Student Employment provides leadershipand oversight for Chatham University's internal student employmentprogram, managing institutional and Federal Work-Study studentemployment opportunities across the university. This positionoversees the administration, budget management, compliance, andstrategic coordination of student employment, ensuring effectivestewardship of institutional resources while supporting studentaccess, retention, and professional development.

A central focus of this role is the management and oversight of student employment budgets, including allocation, forecasting, reconciliation, and analysis of wage expenditures acrossdepartments. The Assistant Director partners with human resources and other campus offices to ensure student employment resources are managed effectively and aligned with institutional priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the administration of Chatham's internal studentemployment program, including institutional and Federal Work-Study positions.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and operationalpractices related to student employment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for campus supervisors regarding initial position requests, approvals, and federal workstudy funding.
• Support departments in developing meaningful on-campusemployment opportunities that contribute to student learning andengagement.

Budget Management and Financial Oversight

• Manage the institutional student employment and FederalWork-Study budgets, including planning, monitoring, forecasting, and reconciliation.
• Allocate and track departmental student wage budgets and monitor spending throughout the fiscal year.
• Analyze employment utilization trends and recommend adjustments to maximize resources.
• Prepare budget projections and reports to support strategic decision-making and annual planning.
• Partner with Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and HR leadership on student employment strategies that support affordability and institutional goals.

Compliance and Operations

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations related to student employment and FederalWork-Study.
• Coordinate with Human Resources, Payroll, and campus departments to support accurate processing and policy adherence.
• Maintain records and prepare reports for audits, regulatory review, and institutional reporting.
• Monitor program effectiveness and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and service.

Training and Program Development

• Collaborate with human resources to develop and deliver training for student supervisors and campus partners.
• Use data and assessment to evaluate program outcomes and improve the student employment experience.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Three to five years of relevant experience in studentemployment, financial aid, budgeting, or higher education administration.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, financial analysis, and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of Federal Work-Study regulations and studentemployment practices preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with financial systems, spreadsheets, and studentinformation systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in enrollment management or financial aid administration.
• Experience with budget modeling and data-informed planning.

Salary Range

$60,000 - $65,000 annually. 40-hour work week.

Exact compensation based on candidate skills and experience.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.