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Key Responsibilities

• Assessment, Data, an. Lead the development of strategic plans for each area in Student and Community Development. Assess progress in Life Design, Community Engagement,and Achievement Initiatives. Collaborate with the Senior Associate Dean to evaluate and implement strategic plans for all areas of Student and Community Development. Create dashboards to assess cohort and campus-wide initiatives (e.g. Pathway to a Vibrant Campus Community audit).

• Cohort Initiatives. Streamline the recruitment and admissions processes for cohort initiatives (e.g. Life Design, Bonner, RISE, Sustained Dialogues, CILC). Design and lead support efforts for programs that help students develop confidence, resilience, and the skills needed for success inside and outside the classroom. Design the annual programming schedule for existing cohort programs (such as RISE). Develop program outcomes and plan collaborative activities. Under the guidance of the Associate Dean, lead the development of new cohort initiatives to address the needs of Allegheny’s student population. Track student and program progress through scheduled check-ins, development plans, and collaborative engagement across campus departments

• Community Education. Lead operational planning for major divisional events, programs, and initiatives (including providing support for the Culture, Identity, Leadership Coalition). Assist with the planning and coordination of campus-wide educational and community-centered celebrations, such as First-Gen Celebration Week and Day of Service, collaborating with campus partners such as Student Life and Academic Affairs to align programming with institutional goals around student belonging, retention, and inclusive excellence.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• 4-7 years of related professional experience required

Required Knowledge

• Knowledge of student success frameworks, program design, data analysis, and relevant educational and training opportunities necessary to create a vibrant campus for students and employees.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in mentorship and coaching. Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to convey complex concepts in an accessible way. Ability to develop and execute programs for students and staff.

Compensation

Starting salary will be competitive, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Expected starting salary: $70,000.00 full time, exempt
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How to apply

We encourage you to apply through our posting website which can be found at Employment Opportunities.

Here you will be able to submit your application and upload any required document(s).

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

About Us

Allegheny 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 56
• Job Category Staff
• Posting Date 01/19/2026, 10:35 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 520 N Main St, Meadville, PA, 16335, US

Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer