Assistant Director, Life Design

This role facilitates Life Design programs, coordinates recruitment and outreach efforts, advises student organizations connected to the Culture, Identity, and Leadership Coalition (CILC), and supervises the Jason Fellows (student employees) by providing guidance, mentorship, and leadership development. Working closely with the Director of Life Design, the Assistant Director translates strategy into meaningful student experiences that promote self-awareness, leadership development, persistence, and connection across the campus community. This position plays a key role in creating opportunities for students to engage in high-impact programs that support personal growth and community development.

As the Assistant Director of Life Design, you will:

• Implement and facilitate Life Design programming and curriculum for students, including workshops, series, and campus-wide initiatives that promote self-awareness, identity development, and goal setting.
• Coordinate student engagement and outreach efforts for Life Design initiatives, including recruitment, marketing, event logistics to ensure strong participation and impact.
• Advise and support student organizations within the Culture, Identity, and Leadership Coalition (CILC), providing guidance on leadership development, program planning, and, provide student leadership development.
• Collaborate with campus partners to co-create and implement programs that enhance belonging, wellbeing, and community engagement across the college.
• Assist in continuous improvement of Life Design programs by collecting student feedback and engagement data to inform future initiatives.
• Assist with administrative and operational responsibilities of the Life Design Office, including communication, student support, and management of Jason Fellows student employee schedules and responsibilities

Experience and Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience required
• Bachelor’s Degree required; all fields of study are welcome. Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Education is preferred.

Required Knowledge of:

• Understanding of college student needs and how to support their growth, engagement, and success. Familiarity with planning programs
• Advising student organizations
• Creating opportunities for students to connect and get involved 

Required Skills in:

• Plan and run programs and events from start to finish. 
• Strong communication skills and confidence speaking in front of groups. 
• Advise and support student leaders and organizations. 
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required for communication, program planning, and reporting.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) for collaboration and organization.
• Basic experience with social media platforms for student outreach and engagement.

Required Abilities

• Build relationships with students and campus partners. 
• Turn ideas into programs and meaningful student experiences. 
• Ability to gather feedback and make improvements. 
• Commitment to creating a welcoming and engaging environment for all students. 
• Ability to learn and use campus systems, databases, and event management tools as needed.

Your Compensation 

The expected starting salary for this position is $50,000.00 annually.

About UsAllegheny College, founded in 1815, is one of the nation’s most historic and innovative four-year colleges with the distinct requirement of completing a major and minor in different academic areas.  This multidisciplinary learning celebrates students’ unusual combinations of interests and provides creative, independent thinkers with a path for educational depth and intellectual growth, preparing them for a successful launch after graduation and even for careers that may not yet exist.  Located in western Pennsylvania, 1.5 hours equidistant from Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo, Allegheny College is one of 40 colleges featured in Loren Pope’s “Colleges That Change Lives” and recently ranked #4 by The Princeton Review in its Top 20 Best Private Schools for Making an Impact. In its 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Allegheny College as one of the country’s top 100 national liberal arts colleges, with special distinctions including one of the top 10 best for senior capstone experience and one of the top 25 best for undergraduate research and creative activities.

Allegheny’s undergraduate residential education prepares students for successful, meaningful lives by promoting students’ intellectual, moral, and social development and encouraging personal and civic responsibility. Allegheny’s faculty and staff combine high academic standards and a commitment to the exchange of knowledge with a supportive approach to learning. Graduates are equipped to think critically and creatively, write clearly, speak persuasively, and meet challenges in a diverse, interconnected world. Allegheny College is deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that actively challenges racism, sexism, heterosexism, religious bigotry, and other forms of bias (see Allegheny College Statement of Community).

Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Allegheny does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.

Allegheny College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Director of Human Resources.

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