Assistant Director, Student Engagement

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The Assistant Director for Student Engagement leads the Center’s student engagement strategy at YDS and Yale College. The position manages staff and student interns responsible for the Center’s certificate program, Moral Fusion Scholars program, summer internship, “Dinners with the Center,” and other student engagement programs.

The position also organizes special projects in collaboration with other partners at the University and community partners who can help students gain direct experience with moral fusion movements, including especially local congregations.

This position is a 3 year fixed duration with continuation possible.

• Strong organizational skills
• An ability to teach and mentor
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work as a team
• Pastoral capacity to help students discern their vocation.

• Master’s or doctoral degree in divinity, theology, or a related field.
• Additional experience in both pastoral ministry and higher education is highly preferred.

• Plans, coordinates and implements programs for a particular school or college in one or more of the following areas: financial aid, career services, and/or admissions.
• Recommends short- and long-term administrative and department goals.
• Determines student eligibility in one or more of the following areas: federal loan programs, school grants, job placement opportunities, and/or admissions.
• Provides guidance, advice and counseling in one or more of the following areas: academic, admissions, career, and financial matters for students, faculty and prospective students.
• Initiates, designs and implements operational systems to maintain and monitors student records and/or applicant records.
• Reviews and approves all written material for publication or press release.
• Organizes workshops and on and off campus recruitment events in one or more of the following areas: career services, admissions, and/or financial aid.
• Supervises day to day operation of services; determines priorities and maintain workflow.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and four years of experience in a related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

10/27/2026

Professional

NON

Academic Administration

Student Services Officer 3 (23)

$65,000.00 - $

A general description of the benefits to be offered with this Managerial & Professional position is available at:
Yale Benefits

Full time

Staff Fixed Duration (Fixed Term)

Hybrid

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