Location: New York,NY, USA
Director of Student Life and Alumni Affairs
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Work type: Staff Full-time
Department: Katz School
Location: Beren Campus, 245 Lexington Avenue, NY, NY
Categories: Student Services
Position Summary:
This is a unique opportunity for an energetic and creative builder to lead and expand student life and alumni affairs in a thriving, multicultural graduate school that makes New York City its campus. As a member of the Dean's leadership team, the Director of Student Life and Alumni Affairs oversees the planning and implementation of a portfolio of cross-school initiatives, policies, and processes that ensure an exceptional and inclusive experience for students and alumni from over 40 countries. The position's home base is our midtown Manhattan campus on Lexington and 32nd Street, with rotating time spent with students and faculty at multiple sites in New York City.
Position Responsibilities:
* Lead and expand the School's student life and alumni engagement strategy and programming
* Collaborate with faculty, department heads, and student organizations to create a comprehensive calendar of programming and events that foster a sense of community, promote personal and professional growth, and address the unique needs and interests of a multicultural student body
* Oversee student clubs and organizations
* Collaborate with academic departments, industry partners, and career services to develop and manage a robust internship program
* Implement a comprehensive strategy to engage alumni in meaningful ways, fostering a strong network of support for current students and the University
* Build relationships with local organizations, businesses, and alumni to create partnerships and opportunities that benefit students and the school, such as guest lectures, industry panels, and co-curricular programs
* Establish policies and procedures to address student concerns, resolve conflicts, and promote a positive and respectful campus culture
* Use multi-channel communications to keep students and alumni informed about upcoming events, resources, and opportunities and to maintain a sense of connection across multiple campuses
* Build and maintain the alumni database
* Oversee student life budget
Experience & Educational Background:
Minimum Requirements:
* Master's degree and 3 years experience in student life in higher education
* Student-first and a values-driven decision-making framework
* Experience in building community in a diverse, multi-cultural environment
* Track record of planning and executing complex projects on time
* Track record of coordinating cross-functional teams including faculty, department heads, and multiple administrative offices within a multi-campus university
* Experience in planning budgets as well as allocating and managing resources
* Experience developing data-driven plans, policies, processes, and systems
* Excellent writing and presentation skills with visuals and multimedia a plus
Skills & Competencies:
* Student-first and a values-driven decision-making framework
* Experience in building community in a diverse, multi-cultural environment
* Track record of planning and executing complex projects on time
* Track record of coordinating cross-functional teams including faculty, department heads, and multiple administrative offices within a multi-campus university
* Experience in planning budgets as well as allocating and managing resources
* Experience developing data-driven plans, policies, processes, and systems
* Excellent writing and presentation skills with visuals and multimedia a plus
Salary Range:
$85,000 -$98,500
About Us:
Located in the heart of New York City, Yeshiva University is a US News and World Report Top 100 University, having moved up the rankings in the last three consecutive years to number 67.
The Katz School of Science and Health is Yeshiva University's flagship school for STEM. We are research scientists, tech builders, and patient-centered clinicians working on problems that matter. We focus on industry sectors that are central to the modern economy: Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Media, and Fintech, as well as Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies and Speech-Language Pathology.
Katz School faculty take an interdisciplinary approach to research and education, fostering the creativity, collaborative thinking, and builder mindset required to take on today's toughest problems. Over the last five years, we have launched ten master's and doctoral programs with 92% graduation rates, 100% licensure pass rates, 95% post-graduation employment in high-paying careers, and students and alumni from over 30 countries.
The Katz School is a close-knit community with a big network, nestled in the heart of a big city. We are global in reach, with faculty and students from across the United States and around the world-and also deeply embedded in New York City's rich professional and social fabric. With a vibrant campus life and city at our fingertips, the Katz School is where bold, purpose-driven people come to create, connect, and explore. Read about projects at Katz.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Yeshiva University is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.