Jason Riffaterre
Acting Director for the Office of Academic and Student Affairs (OASA)
Jason Riffaterre provides leadership and strategic direction for a team dedicated to supporting student success in the School of Education. In his role, he oversees advising, degree audit review, curriculum governance, certification processes, and the data management required to make effective and impactful decisions that align with the policies and priorities of the University, as well as the diverse needs of students.
Jason has been with the School of Education since 2006, progressing through roles that included Program Coordinator, Assistant Director for Undergraduate Student Affairs, and Assistant Director for Academic Affairs. During his tenure, he has led large program re-registrations, supported the development of the school’s first new undergraduate major in 15 years, and developed new systems for delivering targeted support to students school-wide to ensure progression and persistence towards their degrees.
Jason holds an MA in English from Hunter College and a BA in Art History from Johns Hopkins University. Before joining the School of Education, he worked as an adjunct lecturer in the Department of English and as a tutor in the Reading and Writing Center.