Hybrid Assistant Director - Community, Connections and Culture

About the Opportunity

The Center for Community, Connections and Culture is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Director. This position is a leadership role that supports the Director for Connections and Communities with day-to-day operations and strategic focus on creating an educationally immersive experience and safe space to celebrate, honor, and engage students. The role fosters belonging for a diverse student body, helping every student build connections and participate fully in campus community life.

The Assistant Director will serve on campus-wide committees delegated by the director and act as the director’s proxy when needed.

Programming and Planning

• Assist with creating intentional and specialized opportunities to preserve, enhance, explore and celebrate the cultures and traditions of the University's unique student populations through educational programs, lectures, exhibits and social activities.
• Assist in providing an affirming space that engages students, faculty, staff and alumni to create a community of support.
• Develop specialized programming and activities that augment classroom learning and have cultural relevancy for students of marginalized populations, emphasizing LGBTQ+ students.
• Assist in developing strategies and support services to facilitate the transition, recruitment, retention, persistence and graduation of students from marginalized populations.
• Provide student leadership opportunities that empower participants to strengthen community and enrich their academic experiences.
• Assist in leading the Student Life components of Living‑Learning Community programming, aligning residential engagement activities with Student Life priorities and WVU's student success goals.
• Collaborate with faculty, Residence Life staff and campus partners to design co‑curricular experiences that enhance LLC identity, promote academic and social integration and support holistic student development.
• Attend professional conferences and professional development training to stay current with the latest developments and trends in student programming.

Relationship and Network Building

• Connect students to alumni and community partners for mentorship and professional development.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with campus units to coordinate a community-wide approach supporting the diverse needs of WVU students.
• Develop strategic coalitions with campus partners to ensure that the office serves the needs of LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, allies and the broader WVU community.

Assessment and Continuous Improvement

• Utilize qualitative and quantitative data to assess service utilization, student outcomes and program effectiveness, driving continuous improvement.
• Assist in preparing comprehensive reports and actionable recommendations to support planning, resource allocation and institutional decision‑making.
• Stay informed of national trends and best practices to guide program development and enhance student engagement.

• Master's Degree required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of related experience.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
• Valid driver's license.

• 18 sick days per year for illness, caregiving and scheduled medical appointments.
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance and other retiree perks.
• Wellness programs.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or Veteran status.