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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.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+ Student Success Specialist Jobs
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in student success specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, psychology, or a related field
- Experience in academic advising, student services, or case management
- Familiarity with early-alert and student information systems
- Strong communication and active listening skills for one-on-one student interactions
- Ability to manage a caseload of enrolled students simultaneously
- Knowledge of FERPA regulations and student data confidentiality requirements
Tips for Your Student Success Specialist Job Search
Quantify retention outcomes on your resume
Student success roles are measured by persistence and graduation rates, so your resume should show how many students you advised, caseload size, and any documented improvement in retention or GPA outcomes you contributed to, not just your day-to-day duties.
Highlight your early-alert system experience
Many employers filter candidates on familiarity with early-alert and case management platforms. Name the specific systems you've used in your resume and describe how you acted on flagged students, since that workflow is central to most student success specialist roles.
Target postings by student population served
Job descriptions often specify whether the role focuses on first-generation students, transfer students, athletes, or online learners. Matching your application materials to the population the employer emphasizes dramatically increases your relevance to their search.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists student success specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without jumping between multiple sites.
Prepare a caseload management scenario for interviews
Interviewers frequently ask how you'd prioritize students when your caseload exceeds capacity or when competing crises arise simultaneously. Walk through a real example with the specific signals you used to triage, the action you took, and the result for the student.
Negotiate professional development in your offer
Many student success departments have flatter salary bands, so professional development funding, conference attendance, and tuition benefits are realistic negotiation points. Ask specifically about institutional support for credentials like academic advising certifications during the offer conversation.
Student Success Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most student success specialists?
The companies hiring the most student success specialists 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. Demand is especially concentrated at community colleges, online universities, and edtech platforms focused on adult learners.
How many student success specialist jobs are remote?
About 66% of student success specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with virtual roles most common at online universities and edtech companies where the entire student population is distance-based. Campus-based institutions typically require in-person presence for drop-in advising and early-alert follow-up.
How do you become a student success specialist?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social work, or a related field. Gain direct student-facing experience through academic tutoring, residence life, or admissions support roles. Develop familiarity with student information and early-alert systems. Many employers value a master's degree in higher education administration or college student personnel for senior-level positions.
Can you get hired as a student success specialist with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level positions exist and often consider candidates who have worked as tutors, supplemental instruction leaders, orientation staff, or student ambassadors. Volunteer advising, peer mentoring, or community outreach roles also translate well. Emphasize any experience tracking student progress, following up proactively, or connecting peers to campus resources, since those behaviors reflect the core of the role.
What does the student success specialist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include a phone screen with HR, a structured interview with the student affairs team, and a scenario-based round where you work through a hypothetical student crisis or caseload challenge. Some institutions add a brief presentation or teaching demonstration. References from supervisors in advising or student services carry significant weight at the final stage.
Where can I find and apply to student success specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to student success specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your background, experience level, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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