Associate Director, Student Affairs

Emory University

Associate Director guiding Goizueta Business School students through academic advising, degree progress, and student engagement. Supporting enrollment analysis, events, study abroad, and academic operations at Emory University.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in student advising, academic coordination, and data analysis to support student success and institutional goals. Proficient in developing communications and managing events to enhance student engagement and academic progress.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Student AdvisingAcademic CoordinationData AnalysisEvent PlanningBachelor's Degree

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisAcademic AdvisingCourse Selection SupportEnrollment TrackingDegree Clearance Processes

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationRelationship BuildingCommunication

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationStudent AffairsAdmissionsFinancial AidRegistration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate one or more student academic functions, such as admissions, financial aid, registration, or student placement
Advise and coach current students toward academic and professional goals
Support academic course selection and degree progress
Maintain and update advising-related forms and materials
Compile and analyze course enrollment data to track trends and determine demand
Plan and develop communications, materials, and events for targeted audiences
Collaborate with the registrar on degree tracker updates, troubleshooting, and degree clearance processes
Oversee processes for students changing academic careers or transferring from the institution
Represent the school on university-wide committees
Assist with study abroad processes, including application review, course transcription, and grade entry
Build relationships with partner schools through national conferences
Assist with planning and execution of large-scale events
May supervise clerical personnel
Perform related responsibilities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business administration, higher education, counseling, or related field
Five years of experience in advising, registration, student affairs, or a related field at an institution of higher education

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion