Fairfield University

Fairfield University

Director of Graduate & International Student Life

Fairfield, CT · Director · Contract

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About the role

  • Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Students, the Director provides strategic leadership for graduate and international student life.
  • This position supervises one graduate assistant.

Responsibilities

  • Student Transition, Retention, and Support
  • Maintain and update digital resources, including web content, guidebooks, and social media.
  • Manage budgets for Graduate Student Life, International Student Life, and related initiatives (~$100,000).
  • Chair the Graduate & International Student Life Committee and collaborate with campus partners.
  • Partner with academic program directors to support program-specific onboarding and orientation.
  • Manage departmental email accounts and ensure timely, accurate communication.
  • Plan and implement signature events (e.g., Graduate Student Kickoff, Appreciation Week, networking events).
  • Develop ongoing programming that fosters connection and engagement.
  • Collaborate with schools and academic programs on co-sponsored initiatives.
  • Manage the Graduate Student Life portal and communications.

Requirements

  • Experience with program development, student engagement, and leadership development.
  • Student Life - Admin Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
  • It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job.
  • Lead onboarding and orientation for graduate, second-degree, and international students, including Workday onboarding processes, webinars, and in-person programs.
  • 7-10 years of experience in higher education.
  • Master's degree in student affairs, higher education, counseling, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting graduate and/or international students.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across diverse populations.
  • Commitment to inclusive excellence and working with diverse communities.
  • This position is based at Fairfield University's Fairfield, CT campus and is not eligible for immigration assistance.
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  • Disclaimer
  • The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

Compensation

  • Develop and implement an annual assessment plan for graduate and international student life initiatives.
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