Assistant Director, Academic Living-Learning Programs at American University

• Job Location Washington, DC
• Seniority Mid-Senior Level
• Type Full-time

Description

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.

Learn more about American University Department AU Core & University College Time Type Full time Job Type Regular FLSA Status Exempt Work Modality Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week) Union Excluded Summary Job Description: The Assistant Director, Academic Living-Learning Programs promotes, oversees, and measures the impact of the University College (UC) Living-Learning Community, Sophomore Living-Learning Communities, and AU Cornerstone Program.

The position works collaboratively with colleagues in and across Academic Affairs and Student Affairs to design and implement curricular and co-curricular programming for diverse LLC populations.

The position is responsible for ensuring living-learning programs effectively bridge academic and student life and are grounded in our collective commitment to student well-being.

The position recruits, trains, and supervises both part-time and full-time employees, and indirectly supervises part-time and student employees.

The position also supports recruitment and admission efforts, manages communication and outreach, and coordinates program and student learning assessment with other leaders in Undergraduate Education and Academic Student Services.

This position works under minimal supervision and is expected to exercise professional judgment in all aspects of the position.

Essential Functions Living-Learning Program Development & Execution Cultivate strong partnerships with academic programs and other stakeholders to design and implement living-learning programs that support the university’s mission and vision.