Assistant Director, Student Employment & Budget Leadership

CP01 Chatham University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham University invites applications for the role of Assistant Director of Student Employment in the Enrollment Management Department. The position provides leadership and oversight for the university’s student employment program, including institutional and Federal Work-Study roles and budgeting across departments.

The Assistant Director partners with HR and campus offices to align resources with priorities, forecasting wage expenditures and ensuring effective stewardship while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years of related experience.
• Experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of Federal Work-Study regulations preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with financial systems and spreadsheets.

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.
• Manage the institutional student employment and Federal Work-Study budgets, including planning, monitoring, forecasting, and reconciliation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations related to student employment and Federal Work-Study.
• Collaborate with human resources to develop and deliver training for student supervisors and campus partners.

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Financial software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Student Information Systems

Financial Systems

Job description

Chatham University invites applications for the role of Assistant Director of Student Employment in the Enrollment Management Department. The position provides leadership and oversight for the university’s student employment program, including institutional and Federal Work-Study roles and budgeting across departments.

The Assistant Director partners with HR and campus offices to align resources with priorities, forecasting wage expenditures and ensuring effective stewardship while supporting