Director of Student Services Jobs

Director of Student Services jobs are open across K-12 districts, colleges, universities, and nonprofit education organizations, from coordinator-level stepping stones to senior director roles, with specializations in enrollment management, disability services, and student affairs. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles284+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerCalifornia State University
Top citySan Diego, CA
Work type65% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
Field Services Student Technician, Steam Generator Tooling
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Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
New 5h ago
Field Services Student Technician, Steam Generator Tooling
Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
Madison, Pennsylvania
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
5,001-10,000

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University of Colorado
Director Student IT Services
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University of Colorado
New 8h ago
Director Student IT Services
University of Colorado
Denver, Colorado
Accounting
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
$172k - $177k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Indiana University
Director of Enrollment Management (Student Services Leader), Education Abroad
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Indiana University
New 11h ago
Director of Enrollment Management (Student Services Leader), Education Abroad
Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$85k - $91k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in counseling
5,001-10,000

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Pasco County Schools
Instructional Assistant (IA) Disciplinary for Student Services (2026-2027)
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Pasco County Schools
New 18h ago
Instructional Assistant (IA) Disciplinary for Student Services (2026-2027)
Pasco County Schools
Hudson, Florida
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
Tutoring & Academic Support
Experience working with high schoolers
5,001-10,000

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San Diego State University
Program Coordinator/Advisor (Student Services Professional III)
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San Diego State University
New 23h ago
Program Coordinator/Advisor (Student Services Professional III)
San Diego State University
San Diego, California
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Educational Administration
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$5,540 - $7,893/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in social work
1,001-5,000

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Director of Student Services Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • California State University
    California State University19
  • San Diego State University
    San Diego State University5
  • Fusion Academy
    Fusion Academy4
  • Hartford Public Schools
    Hartford Public Schools4
  • Carnegie Mellon University
    Carnegie Mellon University4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in director of student services jobs.

  • Master's degree in higher education, counseling, student affairs, or a related field
  • Five or more years of progressively responsible student services or student affairs experience
  • Working knowledge of FERPA, Title IX, ADA, and Section 504 compliance requirements
  • Experience supervising professional staff and managing departmental budgets
  • Proficiency with student information systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft, or Ellucian
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and assess student support programs using outcome data

Tips for Your Director of Student Services Job Search

Tailor your resume to institutional type

A community college director of student services role prioritizes transfer advising and retention metrics, while a private university posting emphasizes programming and student engagement. Reframe your bullet points to match the specific institutional mission before each application.

Quantify student outcomes you've driven

Hiring committees in student services respond to numbers tied to retention rates, caseload volume, or program participation growth. Pull those figures from annual reports or department dashboards and put them front and center on your resume, not buried in a paragraph.

Target postings that match your compliance background

Many director of student services postings require working knowledge of Title IX, FERPA, ADA, or Section 504. Scan each job description for the specific regulatory frameworks named and make sure your cover letter addresses your direct experience with those, not just general student affairs work.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists director of student services openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare scenario answers around crisis response

Interview panels for director of student services roles frequently test how you handle student conduct cases, mental health escalations, or enrollment disputes. Prepare two or three specific scenarios where you coordinated across departments under time pressure and led to a documented resolution.

Negotiate start date around the academic calendar

Offers for director of student services positions often come in late spring or midsummer, tied to the fiscal or academic year cycle. If you need time to transition, request a start date aligned to the fall term opening rather than an arbitrary two-week notice window.

Director of Student Services Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most director of student servicess?

The companies hiring the most director of student servicess right now include California State University, San Diego State University, and Fusion Academy, with the largest share of openings in California, Arizona, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is especially concentrated at community colleges and public university systems with large undergraduate enrollment.

How many director of student services jobs are remote?

About 35% of director of student services openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than many professional roles because the position typically requires on-campus presence for student advising and staff supervision. Sub-areas like virtual advising coordination and online program student success are the most likely to offer remote flexibility.

How do you become a director of student services?

Most directors of student services start in advising, counseling, or student affairs coordinator roles and build progressively toward management. Earning a master's degree in higher education administration, student affairs, or counseling is the standard credential. From there, moving into an assistant or associate director role, taking on supervisory responsibilities, and developing compliance knowledge in areas like FERPA and Title IX positions you competitively for director-level openings.

Can you get a director of student services job with limited experience?

Breaking in at the director level with limited experience is difficult, but targeted positioning helps. Focus on roles at smaller institutions, community colleges, or charter school networks where the scope is narrower and the candidate pool is less competitive. Highlight any experience managing a caseload, supervising student workers, or leading a program rollout, even if your official title was not a director.

What does the director of student services interview process look like?

The process typically runs through a phone screen with HR, a panel interview with academic leadership and department colleagues, and often a campus visit that includes a presentation or case study exercise. Search committees frequently ask behavioral questions about student crisis response, cross-departmental collaboration, and data-informed program decisions. Reference checks are standard before any offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to director of student services jobs?

You can find and apply to director of student services jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from institutions across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.

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