Student Affairs Fellow

Student Affairs Fellow

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The Student Affairs Fellow will provide programmatic support for the Division of Student, major campus-wide programs, events, and divisional initiatives. The fellow works on special projects that enhance the Division Of Student Affairs mission. This position serves as a source of significant project and administrative support for the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs, and receives primary planning and strategic oversight from the Vice President of Student Affairs (VPSA) and the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs (AVPSA).

This is a 12-month position (June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027). Upon mutual agreement, Student Affairs may extend a contract for one additional year (May 31, 2028). This position will require some nights and weekends.

• Coordinate the logistics of special university events in consultation with the VPSA, AVPSA, Associate Dean of Students, and Directors. Events include but are not limited to;
  Honors Convocation, Latin Honors, PLP Celebration, Senior Week, Commencement, and Student Leadership Awards.
• Provide daily administrative support to the Vice President of Student Affairs (VPSA), the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs (AVPSA), and the Associate Dean of Students (ADOS) through managing appointments and meetings as necessary.
• Provide support to the Front Desk Student Workers in Student Affairs; responsible for the scheduling of student workers, providing on-going training, serving in a day-to-day support role. Ensures coverage of the front desk in the absence of a student worker. Assist with student worker hiring process.
• Serve in a support role for various divisional or university committees as determined by the VPSA or AVPSA.
• Collaborate with other offices across campus to ensure information is gathered and communicated. Office may include the President’s Office, Provost Office, Registrar, Admission, Alumni Relations, and University Events.
• Coordinate special projects for the Division as directed by the VPSA or AVPSA.
• Collect and maintain data related to best practices, trends, and legislative updates that directly impact student affairs; report out findings, summaries, etc on a regular basis to leadership team and division.
• Coordinate divisional reports, including weekly director updates, monthly Board of Visitor Student Life reports, annual end‑of‑the‑year reports, and other reports as requested.
• Coordinate the annual Student Handbook and Residence Life Handbook review.
• Coordinate the review of student affairs policies; research new policies to inform the VPSA and AVPSA for consideration.
• Review the student affairs website regularly to ensure accurate information and staffing changes are updated accordingly; maintain current student affairs staffing information; send out divisional emails and correspondence as requested.
• Coordinate annual training requirements for the division such as Clery, FERPA, Title IX; maintain an accurate records of training completion.
• Serve as the division liaison for onboarding new staff to the division.
• This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.
• This position is a “designated position” meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.
• Develops and maintains very positive and professional customer service and/or relations within the office/department and with all constituencies to include students, faculty, staff, guests, and employees. Demonstrates a positive and professional attitude and treats everyone with dignity and respect. Fully supports the “Student’s First” value at CNU and routinely goes the extra mile in providing service.
• Reviews and communicates safety issues to assure a safe and healthy workplace and a reduction in work related absence.
• Follow workplace safety regulations and adhere to applicable standards, processes, and programs established…