Job Description:
Department: Office of Student Diversity & Multicultural Affairs
Reports To: Assistant Director for Student Success & Belonging
Location: Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT Position
Type: Part-Time
General Schedule: Flexible hours
The Office of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs (SDMA) seeks to create a sense of belonging, community, and safe space for students to engage in cross-cultural experiences and expand their worldviews. The office offers programs and services that promote and foster an inclusive campus community, establishing meaningful relationships with students, faculty/staff and alumni.
Position Overview
The Fairfield United Program Assistant supports the mission of Fairfield United, a coalition of multicultural, affinity-based, and special-interest student organizations at Fairfield University. Under the guidance of the Assistant Director for Student Success & Belonging, this role focuses on fostering student engagement, leadership development, and cultural awareness through consistent communication, collaboration, and programmatic support.
This part-time role (10-16 hours per week) offers flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a liaison between the Office of Student Diversity & Multicultural Affairs and Fairfield United student organizations.
Meet regularly with student leaders to provide mentorship and logistical support.
Coordinate and facilitate monthly Fairfield United leadership meetings
Maintain a consistent presence at Fairfield United events, heritage month events and other key gatherings offering on-site support and representing the office professionally.
Assist with the planning and promotion of programs that align with the mission of Fairfield United and the broader goals of Student Diversity & Multicultural Affairs.
Collect and analyze data to inform strategic planning.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience
Experience working with diverse student populations and commitment to equity and inclusion
Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with diverse student populations
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Category:
Academic - Staff
Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
*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.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
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