Associate Director of Latinx/a/o Student Engagement
Associate Director of Latinx/a/o Student Engagement
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Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.
Job Summary:
The Associate Director (AD) of Latinx/a/o Student Engagement (LSE) at the Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs (APCDIA) reports to the Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs Director. The AD of LSE at APCDIA will support the Director in fostering campuswide awareness knowledge and skills around inclusion and equity as well as creating a diverse student bodys supportive and inclusive campus environment. The AD of LSE at APCDIA will also work with the Director in achieving the APCDIAs mission to engage multiple identities of all students support leaders to be change agents for social justice build alliances with students create a community that honors and values diversity and raise awareness on socially and culturally diverse student backgrounds.The AD of LSE is primarily responsible for managing developing and assessing programs and activities related to Latinx/a/o student engagement and success. Additionally the Associate Director will collaborate on the intercultural and intersectional programming and initiatives offered by APCDIA staff and campus partners.
The AD of LSE will collaborate on programs and services with other APCDIA staff to support and advocate for students multiple identities. The AD of LSE also collaborates with other university units to provide studentcentered services requiring flexible scheduling including occasional weekend and evening hours.
Job Description:
Assist in developing and delivering culturally relevant programs that support student engagement retention and graduation of Latinx/a/o students.
Serve as educator advocate and thought leader on the unique needs experiences and challenges Latinx/a/o students face.
Collaborate with campus programs/departments aimed at increasing recruitment retention persistence and completion of Latinx/a/o students such as but not limited to Universitywide and Divisionwide committees Student Success and Retention Proyecto Palante and El Centro.
Provide consultation and support to Latinx/a/o students in need and make referrals to the appropriate resources on and off campus.
Collaborate with the peer APCDIA staff in recruiting training and developing APCDIA student staff.
Stay informed through higher education literature and research regarding retention and institutional policies and procedures.
Collaborate with campus entities on events that promote multicultural understanding academic success alliance and civic engagement.
Serve as an active member of the Council on the Status of Latinx/a/o.
Assist with divisionwide retention initiatives in support of student success.
Collaborate with evaluate and help guide student workers and/or work study students.
Assist the Director of APCDIA with the presentation of program reports annual reports publications and other information required from the APCDIA.
Assist the Director of APCDIA with developing and coordinating the strategic plan/initiatives for the Center.
Share leadership responsibilities in the absence of the APCDIA Director upon their request.
Create safe spaces for students to seek assistance and develop appropriate rapport with students. Coordinate referrals and interventions for tutoring success coaching and other support services; monitor followup and follow through with referrals and interventions.
Foster coordination among student organizations supporting and celebrating Blackness on campus (e.g. fraternities/sororities Latin American Student Organization LASO etc.).
May be asked to supervise an undergraduate/graduate student aide.
Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by the Director of the APCDIA.
Minimal Qualifications:
A minimum of three years fulltime experience in an urban commuter college or university in student affairs or a related field.
Experience advising Latinx/a/o students individually and as members of student organizations emphasizing identity development and leadership skills.
Demonstrated experience working with various constituencies (academic and student affairs) to promote diversity initiatives and a deep understanding of issues related to cultural capital race ethnicity gender and gender identity sexual orientation socioeconomic class and religious and spiritual backgrounds as well as their intersectionality.
Demonstrated experience recruiting managing supervising and evaluating student staff.
Experience in an urban commuter college or university is preferred.
Track record of upholding a vision promoting crossidentities collaboration preferably at metropolitan ethnically diverse Hispanic Serving MinorityServing institutions Asian American and Native American Pacific IslanderServing Institution (AANAPISI).
Experience with various phases of program planning and assessment. Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in DEI social justice education training and program assessment and evaluation.
Advanced training and instruction experience using multiple modalities and delivery methods are preferred.
This position requires a background check.
Salary Range
Benefits
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit ourEmployee Benefitspage to learn more about our comprehensive benefits packageincluding health dental and vision benefits sick and vacation days and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.
Transcripts
Copies of unofficial transcripts are accepted; however official transcripts for all earned degrees will be required of candidates selected for final interviews.
Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women Minorities Veterans and Persons with Disabilities as well as other qualified Illinois Universitys positions are contingent upon the Universitys receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
