Honors Programs Lead & Student Experience Strategist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free university tuition

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Suffolk University is seeking an Assistant Director of the University Honors Program in Boston. This role guides program management, events, communications, and student mentorship, reporting to the University Honors Director and coordinating with campus partners.

The position emphasizes calendar planning, publications, social media, and active recruitment support. A bachelor’s degree with 3+ years' experience is required, with a master’s preferred; a flexible schedule including some

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in a university or college setting.
• Experience in student services, student mentorship, and/or student outreach.
• Demonstrated excellent computer and design skills; Microsoft Office experience, database management, and Canva required.
• Excellent communication, time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and to assume a leadership role when necessary.
• Attention to detail, as demonstrated by copyediting and proofreading capabilities.
• Must be able to handle difficult situations and confidential material with sensitivity and professionalism.
• The standard schedule of this position is 8:45 am to 4:45 pm, M-F; however, the ability to keep a flexible schedule to support program objectives, including some evenings and weekends, is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the University Honors Director and other office staff regarding program management.
• Create and execute administrative processes and special projects.
• Create, automate, and update processes and resources to create efficiencies or meet evolving program needs.
• Manage honors Teams site, shared drive, Constant Contact, and Qualtrics.
• Manage honors space where needed.
• Set agendas and take minutes for the Honors Faculty Committee and ad hoc committees and groups.
• Monitor enrollments and scheduling for honors, graduation audits, Honors Commencement listing.
• Manage assessment of honors.
• Assist with Honors Academic Standings process and notifications.
• Facilitate and coordinate new and existing processes with other university offices as needed to impact the success of the University Honors program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Plan calendars and coordinate and promote programs and events for incoming and continuing honors students.
• Work with Admissions on recruiting and yield programs and events.
• Collaborate with other offices as needed to plan events and programs.

Skills

Event planning

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Constant Contact

Qualtrics

Database management

Job description

Suffolk University is seeking an Assistant Director of the University Honors Program in Boston. This role guides program management, events, communications, and student mentorship, reporting to the University Honors Director and coordinating with campus partners.

The position emphasizes calendar planning, publications, social media, and active recruitment support. A bachelor’s degree with 3+ years' experience is required, with a master’s preferred; a flexible schedule including some