Strategic Leader, Student Engagement & Leadership

Chatham University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus apartment

Meal plan

Job summary

Chatham University seeks an Associate Director of Student Engagement and Leadership to guide campus traditions, student leadership development, and inclusive programming. This 12-month live-on role partners with campus committees, oversees graduate assistants, and co-manages student center operations.

The position requires a Master’s in higher education administration or related field and a strong track record in student affairs, budgeting, and crisis support.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education administration or related field with at least 2 years in student affairs.
• Proven ability to manage complex programs and supervise student staff or graduate assistants.
• Commitment to inclusive leadership, customer service, and a student-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program strategy, events, and campus traditions with assessment.
• Supervise graduate assistants and student leaders; manage budgets and governance.
• Partner with Marketing to lead outreach and departmental promotions.
• Develop equity-centered assessment and cross-department planning.
• Serve on-call rotation, provide crisis support, and teach one SDE 101 section.

Skills

Student engagement

Leadership development

Diversity and inclusion

Project management

Budget tracking

Education

Master’s degree in higher education administration or related field

Job description

Chatham University seeks an Associate Director of Student Engagement and Leadership to guide campus traditions, student leadership development, and inclusive programming. This 12-month live-on role partners with campus committees, oversees graduate assistants, and co-manages student center operations.

The position requires a Master’s in higher education administration or related field and a strong track record in student affairs, budgeting, and crisis support.