Assistant Director of Student Experience and Events

Job overview

The Assistant Director of Student Experience and Events role is onsite in Chicago, IL. Compensation is $47,000–$53,000 per year. The position supports Illinois Tech’s admission and student engagement programs, including TeleHawk and SOAR. The assistant director leads student-powered recruitment and engagement initiatives, supervises student employees, and supports admission events. The role strengthens prospective and admitted students’ connections with the university through organized programs and welcoming campus experiences.

What you'll do

• Lead TeleHawk and SOAR programs and support Hawk Ambassador and Graduate Student Assistant programs
• recruit, select, onboard, train, schedule, coach, and supervise student employees
• support undergraduate, graduate, and virtual admission events
• lead student staffing for major events
• assess programs and recommend improvements
• coordinate student employment resources and program expenditures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant director

student experience

admission events

student engagement

higher education

telehawk

soar

chicago il

illinois institute of technology

$47,000–$53,000

evening and weekend events

occasional travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with university contributions and matching for eligible employees
• tuition assistance
• flexible spending and commuter benefits
• employee assistance program
• university holidays and applicable leave.

Why this role

Requires evening and weekend work for scheduled major events and may require occasional domestic travel. Regular schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

About the employer

Illinois Institute of Technology is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.