Associate Director of Student Belonging

Location : St. Davids
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1105
Department: Student Development
Opening Date: 06/08/2026

Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice.

Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 9,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university's main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern's core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education.
Position Description

The associate director strategically cultivates an inclusive learning environment for all students by supporting and mentoring non-traditional students, affinity groups, and international students to intentionally foster a holistic sense of belonging.
Position Responsibilities

• Multicultural Initiatives: Lead programming that celebrates diversity and educates the campus on cultural competency.
• International Student Services: Provide dedicated support for international student adjustment and integration.
• Affinity Groups: Act as the primary adviser and resource for identity-based student organizations.
• Non-traditional Students: Develop engagement opportunities and programming for non-traditional students, including commuters, first-generation students, online students, and adult students.
• Service in an on-call rotation for crisis response: Live in a campus apartment and provide staff leadership in crisis response.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in Higher Education, Sociology, International Relations, or a related field.
• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in multicultural affairs, international student services, or DEI programming.
• Cultural Competence: Deep understanding of the challenges faced by underrepresented and global populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Signature Programming: Experience designing large-scale programming.

About Eastern University

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment;

members of protected classes encouraged to apply.

Background Checks

Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process. Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position.

Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection clearances:

1) Affidavit;

2) FBI Criminal Record Check;

3) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and;

4) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check.
In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have "direct contact with children" must complete the background check process prior to employment. Results must be submitted within ten days of receipt.
Description Disclaimer

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Statement of Non-Discrimination

Eastern University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity as defined under federal and state law, and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic origin, age, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era, Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), or veteran status in its…