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SAINT LOUIS, MO 63130Scheduled Hours
37.5Position Summary
WashU's Division of Student Success seeks a campus life professional for the position of Assistant Director, Student Involvement & Student Groups. The Division of Student Success advances the educational mission of the university through resources and experiences outside the classroom that prepare our students for lifelong success.The Assistant Director for Student Involvement & Student Groups works to create an environment of success for student organizations at Washington University. This management role serves as an advocate for students by providing consistent resources and policies to all Washington University student groups. This position also serves as the primary contact to faculty and staff advisors and oversees the implementation of training education and resources for student groups. It is essential that this position establish strong and credible relationships to assist student groups in creating, implementing, and evaluating their values, mission, and programs and activities.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage overall training, resources, and education related to registered student groups. This includes coordination of an annual student group leader training program, continued student group leader education initiatives, and campus partner connections. Coordinate large scale individual leadership experiences for student group leaders.
- Coordinate and implement training and support for faculty staff advisors of student groups. This includes the oversight of student group advising requirements, overseeing advisor agreement process, and resources developed to support advisors.
- Manage the student group event registration process and the Campus Life new group recognition process. This includes process, criteria, review and onboarding of newly recognized groups on a semester basis. This process is in coordination with the Student Union recognition process. Manage yearly re-registration process for recognized student groups.
- Serve as a Campus Life Advisor for specific Student Groups based on category as assigned through the Campus Life Advising Program.
- Serve as Advisor to Student Union Activities Committee, the governing body that approves student groups seeking Student Union recognition and sponsors the Activities Fair each semester.
- Supervise a student employee team that focuses on student group advising and support. This includes hiring, training and general supervision roles. Campus Life student employees provide office staffing, programming and peer facilitated group leadership support.
- Develop, plan, coordinate, promote, and execute a series of social programs during new student orientation which are designed to promote connection and engagement during new students’ first days on campus.
- Support, attend, and participate in departmental and divisional functions, meetings, programs, and events. Serve as a resource for the Division of Student Success and the campus community on topics of student involvement.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment.
- Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations. Night and weekend work as required by work functions.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at a desk or table.
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement. Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).
Equipment
- Office equipment.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, or related field.
- 3 years of post-graduate professional experience within Student Affairs.
- Demonstrated comprehension of current issues related to student engagement and development, leadership, multiculturalism, and diversity.
- Experience working with student organization management system (i.e., Presence, Engage).
- Large scale programming.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
Work Experience:
Skills:
Client Service, Communication, Creative Approaches, Current Affairs, Microsoft Tools, Organizing, Personal Initiative, Planning Ability, Policy Interpretation, Policy Knowledge, Prioritization, Project Administration, TeamworkGrade
G11Salary Range
$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63130Scheduled Hours
37.5Position Summary
WashU's Division of Student Success seeks a campus life professional for the position of Assistant Director, Student Involvement & Student Groups. The Division of Student Success advances the educational mission of the university through resources and experiences outside the classroom that prepare our students for lifelong success.The Assistant Director for Student Involvement & Student Groups works to create an environment of success for student organizations at Washington University. This management role serves as an advocate for students by providing consistent resources and policies to all Washington University student groups. This position also serves as the primary contact to faculty and staff advisors and oversees the implementation of training education and resources for student groups. It is essential that this position establish strong and credible relationships to assist student groups in creating, implementing, and evaluating their values, mission, and programs and activities.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage overall training, resources, and education related to registered student groups. This includes coordination of an annual student group leader training program, continued student group leader education initiatives, and campus partner connections. Coordinate large scale individual leadership experiences for student group leaders.
- Coordinate and implement training and support for faculty staff advisors of student groups. This includes the oversight of student group advising requirements, overseeing advisor agreement process, and resources developed to support advisors.
- Manage the student group event registration process and the Campus Life new group recognition process. This includes process, criteria, review and onboarding of newly recognized groups on a semester basis. This process is in coordination with the Student Union recognition process. Manage yearly re-registration process for recognized student groups.
- Serve as a Campus Life Advisor for specific Student Groups based on category as assigned through the Campus Life Advising Program.
- Serve as Advisor to Student Union Activities Committee, the governing body that approves student groups seeking Student Union recognition and sponsors the Activities Fair each semester.
- Supervise a student employee team that focuses on student group advising and support. This includes hiring, training and general supervision roles. Campus Life student employees provide office staffing, programming and peer facilitated group leadership support.
- Develop, plan, coordinate, promote, and execute a series of social programs during new student orientation which are designed to promote connection and engagement during new students’ first days on campus.
- Support, attend, and participate in departmental and divisional functions, meetings, programs, and events. Serve as a resource for the Division of Student Success and the campus community on topics of student involvement.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment.
- Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations. Night and weekend work as required by work functions.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at a desk or table.
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement. Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).
Equipment
- Office equipment.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, or related field.
- 3 years of post-graduate professional experience within Student Affairs.
- Demonstrated comprehension of current issues related to student engagement and development, leadership, multiculturalism, and diversity.
- Experience working with student organization management system (i.e., Presence, Engage).
- Large scale programming.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
Work Experience:
Skills:
Client Service, Communication, Creative Approaches, Current Affairs, Microsoft Tools, Organizing, Personal Initiative, Planning Ability, Policy Interpretation, Policy Knowledge, Prioritization, Project Administration, TeamworkGrade
G11Salary Range
$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.See All 233+ Director of Student Success Jobs
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of student success jobs.
- Master's degree in education, counseling, student affairs, or a related field
- Experience managing student advising, retention, or success programs at scale
- Proficiency with student information systems and early-alert platforms
- Demonstrated ability to analyze student outcome data and drive improvement
- Experience supervising and developing a team of advisors or coaches
- Knowledge of FERPA regulations and student privacy compliance requirements
Tips for Your Director of Student Success Job Search
Quantify your student outcome results
Hiring committees for director of student success roles want numbers tied to retention, graduation rates, or caseload size. Pull those figures from your institutional data and lead with them in your resume summary and in every relevant bullet point.
Tailor your resume to sector differences
A director of student success at a community college manages a very different scope than one at an edtech company. Read each posting carefully and reframe your experience to match whether the role is advising-heavy, tech-platform-driven, or compliance-focused.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of student success openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your early-alert system experience
Many postings require hands-on knowledge of student success platforms and early-alert workflows. Name the specific tools and systems you have used and describe how you configured them, not just that you know them.
Prepare a data-driven case study for interviews
Panels for this role almost always ask you to walk through a retention challenge you solved. Build a concise, two-minute case study that covers the problem, your intervention strategy, the team you coordinated, and the measurable outcome you delivered.
Negotiate scope before negotiating anything else
Before discussing other terms, clarify the caseload size, budget authority, and reporting structure. These factors define your day-to-day leverage and vary widely across institutions, so get them in writing before you accept any offer.
Director of Student Success Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of student successs?
The companies hiring the most director of student successs right now include University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and San Diego State University, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Community college systems and regional universities consistently represent a large portion of active postings.
How many director of student success jobs are remote?
About 66% of director of student success openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share found in edtech and corporate learning organizations. Roles at traditional colleges and K-12 districts are more likely to require on-campus presence because they involve direct student-facing advising and intervention work.
How do you become a director of student success?
Most directors of student success begin in an advising, coaching, or case management role and move into program coordination before stepping into director-level positions. A master's degree in a related field strengthens your candidacy significantly. Building demonstrated experience managing retention initiatives, supervising staff, and analyzing outcome data is what moves a candidate from manager to director.
Can you get hired as a director of student success without direct experience in the role?
You can transition into this role if your background includes closely related work such as academic advising program management, school counseling leadership, or student affairs administration. Emphasize any experience you have overseeing a team, managing a caseload at scale, or leading a data-informed retention project, even if your title was different from director of student success.
What does the director of student success interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen conducted by HR, followed by a panel interview with academic affairs leadership, faculty representatives, and sometimes current advisors or students. Many institutions include a presentation round where you are asked to propose a retention strategy or respond to a case scenario. Reference checks are common and often detailed.
Where can I find and apply to director of student success jobs?
You can find and apply to director of student success jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing that matches your experience and the type of institution or organization you want to work in.
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