Michael Metzger, PhD
About Michael Metzger, PhD
Michael Metzger, PhD, serves as the Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of Massachusetts Boston, a position he has held since 2017. He has a diverse background in higher education administration, having worked in various roles at UMass Boston and other institutions.
Work at UMass Boston
Michael Metzger, PhD, has been serving as the Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of Massachusetts Boston since 2017. In this role, he supervises the Division's Information Systems and Technology department, which manages the campus's security camera network and hardware for over 100 employees. He also oversees Off-Campus Living and Military Affiliated Student belonging efforts. His leadership extends to the campus's OneCard operation, which includes ID credentialing, key card access, and the IT component of the campus-dining program.
Education and Expertise
Michael Metzger earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from the University of Massachusetts Boston, completing his studies from 2004 to 2009. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's of Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from the University of Connecticut between 2009 and 2011. He later achieved a Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration from the University of Massachusetts Boston, studying from 2014 to 2020.
Background
Prior to his current position, Michael Metzger held various roles at the University of Massachusetts Boston. He worked as a Marketing Coordinator from 2009 to 2010 and served as the Honors College Special Projects Coordinator from 2013 to 2015. His experience also includes being the Assistant Dean of the Honors College from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he worked as the Student Body/Senate President during the 2006-2007 academic year.
Professional Experience
Michael Metzger has a diverse professional background in higher education. He worked as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Connecticut from 2009 to 2011 and served as the Assistant Director for New Student Programs at American University from 2011 to 2013. He also gained experience as a Northeast Region Graduate Intern for Educational Sessions and Professional Development at the National Association for Campus Activities in 2010.