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Arizona State University

Arizona State University

Public research university in Tempe, AZ

Assistant Director of Student Advocacy and Assistance

Full-TimeDeadline 9/24/26
$66k - $73k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Tempe, AZ, USA
In Person

Travel to other campus locations is required.

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree and three years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment or field, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
  • Experience appropriate to the assigned area sufficient to demonstrate comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Responsibilities
  • Recruit, supervise, coach, mentor, and evaluate Advocacy Coordinator Seniors across multiple campus locations to ensure high-quality performance and professional development.
  • Monitor quality assurance, case documentation, and compliance with university policies, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and applicable regulations.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for complex student situations and provide strategic direction and decision-making support to advocacy staff.
  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with university leadership, faculty, staff, and community partners to enhance student support services.
  • Lead team meetings, facilitate cross-campus communication, and ensure alignment with departmental priorities and strategic initiatives.
  • Manage a high-level caseload of complex situations that may have significant community impact and require support across all campus locations.
  • Problem-solve complex situations involving Title IX and the Violence Against Women Act, including cases involving sexual, domestic, and interpersonal violence or harassment, and create and implement action plans to support student needs.
  • Coordinate individualized action plans with students, families, faculty, staff, and community partners to facilitate appropriate referrals and support services.
  • Provide consultation to students, faculty, and staff regarding student-related concerns and complex situations.
  • Use decision-making skills to provide timely support and connect incoming concerns to appropriate services.
  • Support university retention initiatives through proactive student advocacy and intervention.
  • Manage highly sensitive and confidential student information in accordance with university policies and applicable regulations.
  • Serve on the Student Crisis Fund committee to review and award assistance to individuals impacted by financial barriers.
  • Support Educational Outreach and Student Services through other assigned duties and service on university committees and workgroups.
  • Travel to other campus locations and participate in meetings, events, and work-related activities at various campus locations.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Higher Education, or a related field of study.
  • At least three years of professional staff recruitment, coaching, mentoring, and supervision experience within a multi-campus model.
  • Complex case management experience in higher education.
  • Experience assessing individual needs and implementing support measures.
  • Experience with crisis management, crisis response, and postvention.
  • Experience coordinating with university and community partners to address student support needs.
  • Experience using case management tools and databases, specifically Maxient, Salesforce, PeopleSoft, and Zoom Workplace.
  • Experience working in higher education with student populations.

About the company

Arizona State University

Arizona State University

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Arizona State University is a public research university with campuses across metropolitan Phoenix and extensive online programs. Its education and research span a broad range of academic fields.

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