Student Affairs Manager

Brown University; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University is seeking a Student Affairs Manager to independently administer the undergraduate and graduate programs for the Department of Classics and the Department of Comparative Literature. You will collaborate with DGS, DUS, Chairs, and others to ensure compliant, smoothly run programs while tracking student progress and handling inquiries.

The role supports both graduate and undergraduate students, maintains timely reporting, and provides backup coverage for staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3 to 5 years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience coordinating higher education graduate programs preferred.
• Strong planning, organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills.
• High proficiency and strong experience in Microsoft Office software for word processing (Word), spreadsheet applications (Excel), presentations (PowerPoint) and moving material among these applications including PDFs.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Experience with GSIM, Slate or similar platforms and creating databases preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a multi-tasking environment while maintaining careful attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• This position works independently to manage all administrative aspects of the undergraduate and graduate programs for the Department of Classics and the Department of Comparative Literature.
• The incumbent works directly with the Directors of Graduate Studies (DGS), the Directors of Undergraduate Studies (DUS), the Department Chairs, the Academic Department Team Manager (ADTM), the School of Professional Studies (SPS), the Graduate School, and the Registrar among other offices on campus to manage the administrative and reporting needs of the programs and to ensure that student programs are effectively run and within compliance of relevant university procedures and policy.
• The incumbent will assist with graduate student recruitment and orientation, track both graduate and undergraduate student progress and be the first point of contact for student inquiries.
• This position ensures students and faculty are fully supported.
• When needed, this position will provide backup support for other staff members.

Skills

Planning

Organization

Time management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Student Affairs Manager

Brown University

Job Description

This position works independently to manage all administrativeaspects of the undergraduate and graduate programs for theDepartment of Classics and the Department of ComparativeLiterature. The incumbent works directly with the Directors ofGraduate Studies (DGS), the Directors of Undergraduate Studies(DUS), the Department Chairs, the Academic Department Team Manager(ADTM), the School of Professional Studies (SPS), the GraduateSchool, and the Registrar among other offices on campus to managethe administrative and reporting needs of the programs and toensure that student programs are effectively run and withincompliance of relevant university procedures and policy.

The incumbent will assist with graduate student recruitment andorientation, track both graduate and undergraduate student progressand be the first point of contact for student inquiries.

This position ensures students and faculty are fullysupported.

When needed, this position will provide backup support for otherstaff members.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree with 3 to 5 years of related experience, orthe equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience coordinating higher education graduate programspreferred.
• Strong planning, organizational and time management skills withdemonstrated ability to independently manage multiple tasks, setpriorities, and meet deadlines.
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills.
• High proficiency and strong experience in Microsoft Officesoftware for word processing (Word), spreadsheet applications(Excel), presentations (PowerPoint), and in moving material amongthese various applications, including documents and files in PDFformat.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups ofpeople.
• Experience with GSIM, Slate or similar platforms and creatingdatabases preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information withdiscretion.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a multi-taskingenvironment while maintaining careful attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in afast-paced environment.

All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of abackground check and/or education verification satisfactory toBrown University.

Why Brown?

Brown University is a leading research university that isdistinguished by its student-centered learning and deep sense ofpurpose. Our students, faculty, and staff are driven by the ideathat their work will impact the world.

Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance, summerhours, winter break, and a comprehensive Benefits package,including time off and annual paid holidays. Benefit offeringsinclude health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement,wellness, employee discounts, and more.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

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Recruiting Start Date

2026-09-10

Job Posting Title

Student Affairs Manager

Department

Department of Comparative Literature

Grade

Grade 9

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Position Work Location

Hybrid

Submission Guidelines

The designated Position WorkLocation for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site,hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote mustreside and perform their work in a state where Brown University isregistered to do business. Brown University is a registeredemployer in the following states: Rhode Island, California,Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York,New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at BrownUniversity, you must submit a separate application for eachposition you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewedonly for the specific position to which they are submitted and arenot automatically considered for future openings.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Still Have Questions?

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Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

EEO Statement

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibitsdiscrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person'srace, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin,disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity,gender expression, or any other characteristic protected underapplicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs,and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individualson the basis of qualifications and performance. The Universitymaintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance withapplicable law.