Associate Director of Student Belonging

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.