Assistant Director, Student Engagement

Yale University; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University in New Haven seeks an Assistant Director for Student Engagement to lead the Center’s engagement strategy, supervising staff and interns responsible for the Center’s certificate program, Moral Fusion Scholars program, summer internship, and related events.

The role involves collaboration with university and community partners, oversight of multiple engagement initiatives, and a 3-year fixed-term with potential continuation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four years of related experience.
• Experience in student engagement or higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and implements programs for a school or college in areas like financial aid, career services, or admissions.
• Recommends short- and long-term administrative and departmental goals.
• Determines student eligibility for federal loans, grants, jobs, or admissions.
• Provides guidance and counseling in academic, admissions, career, and financial matters for students and staff.
• Designs and implements systems to manage student and applicant records.
• Reviews and approves material for publication or press releases.
• Organizes workshops and recruitment events in career services, admissions, or financial aid.
• Supervises daily operations and prioritizes workflow.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teaching & mentoring

Communication skills

Teamwork

Pastoral vocation guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Overview

The Assistant Director for Student Engagement leads the Center’s student engagement strategy at YDS and Yale College. The position manages staff and student interns responsible for the Center’s certificate program, Moral Fusion Scholars program, summer internship, “Dinners with the Center,” and other student engagement programs.

The position also organizes special projects in collaboration with other partners at the University and community partners who can help students gain direct experience with moral fusion movements, including especially local congregations.

This position is a 3 year fixed duration with continuation possible.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills
• An ability to teach and mentor
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work as a team
• Pastoral capacity to help students discern their vocation.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Master’s or doctoral degree in divinity, theology, or a related field.
• Additional experience in both pastoral ministry and higher education is highly preferred.

Principal Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and implements programs for a particular school or college in one or more of the following areas: financial aid, career services, and/or admissions.
• Recommends short- and long-term administrative and department goals.
• Determines student eligibility in one or more of the following areas: federal loan programs, school grants, job placement opportunities, and/or admissions.
• Provides guidance, advice and counseling in one or more of the following areas: academic, admissions, career, and financial matters for students, faculty and prospective students.
• Initiates, designs and implements operational systems to maintain and monitors student records and/or applicant records.
• Reviews and approves all written material for publication or press release.
• Organizes workshops and on and off campus recruitment events in one or more of the following areas: career services, admissions, and/or financial aid.
• Supervises day to day operation of services; determines priorities and maintain workflow.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and four years of experience in a related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

10/27/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Academic Administration

Compensation Grade Profile

Student Services Officer 3 (23)

Salary Range

$65,000.00 - $101,000.00

Benefits

A general description of the benefits to be offered with this Managerial & Professional position is available at: Yale Benefits

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff Fixed Duration (Fixed Term)

Work Model

Hybrid

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks basedon the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco‑free campus.