Passage Assistant Director
Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL, United States
Passage Assistant Director
The Passage Assistant Director provides key leadership within Wheaton Passage, supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Christ-centered orientation experiences for new students. This is a full‑time position and pays $64,000–$67,000 annually. Job Overview
This role: Leads Orientation Committee and on‑campus Passage programming Directs Urban Passage: Downtown (Chicago) experience Collaborates with the Passage Director and Core Team on program development Contributes to the holistic formation of new students through spiritual, relational, and academic integration Orientation & On‑Campus Programming
Advise and lead the Orientation Committee Plan and execute on‑campus Passage programming across the academic year Design a welcoming, spiritually formative experience for students and families Coordinate with campus partners for seamless program delivery Lead January Orientation Urban Passage: Downtown Leadership
Serve as primary leader for a Chicago‑based Passage experience (~100 students) Develop and manage:
Program schedules Leader training Student experience design
Act as a context expert on Chicago, including neighborhoods and urban issues Facilitate:
Small group discussions Large group experiences (including emceeing)
Oversee:
Student wellbeing and risk management Faculty, vendor, and community partnerships
Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Wheaton in Chicago Program Operations & Administration
Manage program logistics and infrastructure Process expenses and vendor payments (Oracle financial systems) Maintain budget accounts Set up and oversee purchasing tools (e.g., p‑cards for student leaders) Passage Program Collaboration
Serve on the Passage Core Team Contribute to:
Program design Strategic planning Assessment and evaluation
Support Passage Leader hiring and training Collaborate with Trips Committee as needed Teaching & Academic Integration
Teach sections of CORE 131: Holistic Human Flourishing Integrate academic and co‑curricular learning within Passage Qualifications
Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Development, Urban Studies, or related field Experience supervising and developing student leaders at scale Demonstrated commitment to co‑curricular leadership development Strong decision‑making skills in complex or high‑risk environments Experience supporting student wellbeing (e.g., collaboration with counseling, health, accessibility services) Budget management and financial systems experience Excellent:
Organizational skills Communication and relational presence Public speaking/emcee ability
Willingness to:
Travel Reside in Chicago during program period in August
Preferred
Experience in Student Engagement or orientation/experiential programs College‑level teaching or facilitation experience Small group facilitation and leadership training experience Familiarity with Passage program and CORE curriculum Physical Requirements
The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 10 pounds. Position Details
FLSA Status:
Exempt Position Type:
Full‑Time, 12‑Month Department:
Student Engagement Reports To:
Wheaton Passage Director
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The Passage Assistant Director provides key leadership within Wheaton Passage, supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Christ-centered orientation experiences for new students. This is a full‑time position and pays $64,000–$67,000 annually. Job Overview
This role: Leads Orientation Committee and on‑campus Passage programming Directs Urban Passage: Downtown (Chicago) experience Collaborates with the Passage Director and Core Team on program development Contributes to the holistic formation of new students through spiritual, relational, and academic integration Orientation & On‑Campus Programming
Advise and lead the Orientation Committee Plan and execute on‑campus Passage programming across the academic year Design a welcoming, spiritually formative experience for students and families Coordinate with campus partners for seamless program delivery Lead January Orientation Urban Passage: Downtown Leadership
Serve as primary leader for a Chicago‑based Passage experience (~100 students) Develop and manage:
Program schedules Leader training Student experience design
Act as a context expert on Chicago, including neighborhoods and urban issues Facilitate:
Small group discussions Large group experiences (including emceeing)
Oversee:
Student wellbeing and risk management Faculty, vendor, and community partnerships
Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Wheaton in Chicago Program Operations & Administration
Manage program logistics and infrastructure Process expenses and vendor payments (Oracle financial systems) Maintain budget accounts Set up and oversee purchasing tools (e.g., p‑cards for student leaders) Passage Program Collaboration
Serve on the Passage Core Team Contribute to:
Program design Strategic planning Assessment and evaluation
Support Passage Leader hiring and training Collaborate with Trips Committee as needed Teaching & Academic Integration
Teach sections of CORE 131: Holistic Human Flourishing Integrate academic and co‑curricular learning within Passage Qualifications
Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Development, Urban Studies, or related field Experience supervising and developing student leaders at scale Demonstrated commitment to co‑curricular leadership development Strong decision‑making skills in complex or high‑risk environments Experience supporting student wellbeing (e.g., collaboration with counseling, health, accessibility services) Budget management and financial systems experience Excellent:
Organizational skills Communication and relational presence Public speaking/emcee ability
Willingness to:
Travel Reside in Chicago during program period in August
Preferred
Experience in Student Engagement or orientation/experiential programs College‑level teaching or facilitation experience Small group facilitation and leadership training experience Familiarity with Passage program and CORE curriculum Physical Requirements
The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 10 pounds. Position Details
FLSA Status:
Exempt Position Type:
Full‑Time, 12‑Month Department:
Student Engagement Reports To:
Wheaton Passage Director
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