Executive Director, Belonging and Servingness

Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.

To ensure full consideration applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 05/08/2026.

Position Summary:

TheDivision of Student Affairs (DSA) at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC)is a forward-thinking student success-oriented team of professionals committedto its role in strategically engineering and implementing the co-curricularout-of-class student experience. Staff members within the Division of StudentAffairs are expected to positively contribute to our mission of supportingstudents in the co-curricular environment and provide an experience thatinspires students academically intellectually personally and emotionally.

The Executive Director Belonging and Servingness is a high-level campusleader responsible for fostering an inclusive environment where all students feelvalued and supported with special emphasis on students from diversemarginalized and historically underserved backgrounds. The Executive Directorin collaboration with the Vice President for Student Affairssets the divisionsvision for student success initiatives related to belonging and servingnessensuring they align with broader institutional goals for equity and inclusion. Additionallythe Executive Director provides administrative leadership vision anddirection to the universitys Cultural and Resource Centers includingsupervision of the directors of APASS/NASS the César Chávez Cultural Centerthe Gender and Sexuality Resource Center the Marcus Garvey Cultural Centerand the Center for Womens and Gender Equity.

Another key responsibility of the Executive Director is serving as Chair ofthe Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Steering Committee includingfacilitating university communications that promote a culture of belonging andservingness. They lead the universitys HSI initiatives includingbut notlimited topreparing the universitys annual application for HSI designationdeveloping and implementing university-wide signature HSI programs andcollaborating with campus partners to foster a welcoming and supportiveenvironment. The emphasis on servingness relates directly to HSI work movingbeyond enrollment metrics to ensure the university meaningfully serves itsdiverse populations through tailored support and improved outcomes.

The Executive Director serves as a member of theDivision of Student Affairs to:

• Provide vision direction and administrative leadership for the Cultural and Resource Centers including supervision of the Directors of APASS/NASS the César Chávez Cultural Center the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center the Marcus Garvey Cultural Center and the Center for Womens and Gender Equity.
• Lead the universitys Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) initiatives including but not limited to preparing the universitys annual application for HSI designation and fostering a university-wide culture of servingness through the development and implementation of signature HSI programs as well as supporting division- and department-specific programming.
• Chair the HSI Steering Committee including facilitating university communications that strengthen a culture of belonging and servingness and creating and supporting committees or task forces related to HSI initiatives.
• Oversee faculty fellows graduate assistants interns and student workers dedicated to supporting HSI programs and services and signature belonging programs.
• Implement and assess signature belonging programs including Unite and Catalyst and develop new programming that advances the universitys commitment to belonging and servingness.
• Serve on the Student Affairs Executive Leadership Team acting as a key advisor and partner to the Vice President for Student Affairs in cultivating a healthy campus climate.
• Serve on divisional and university-wide committees as appropriate.
• Collaborate with university leaders to create cultures of belonging across divisions and departments both within and beyond Student Affairs.

Job Duties:

Leadership and Vision (40%)

• Provides strategic leadership and vision to the Cultural and Resource centers.
• Provides strategic leadership and vision for Hispanic Serving Institution initiatives.
• Establishes the university-wide vision and direction for belonging servingness and student success initiatives ensuring alignment with broader institutional goals.
• Provides vision and administrative leadership to Cultural and Resource Center directors by developing and implementing short- and long-term strategic plans that support student success the centers growth and long-term stability.
• Ensures alignment of strategic plans with UNCs strategic plan mission and values.
• Engages in ethical and fiscally responsible budgeting practices including forecasting and allocating fiscal human capital and technological resources in alignment with the strategic vision.
• Serves as a primary storyteller and collaborator by building strong partnerships with internal departments and external community organizations championing the universitys HSI work and advancing a culture of belonging and servingness across campus.
• Conducts regular assessments and program reviews in accordance with the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) and other relevant professional competency standards.
• Stays informed about federal state and local laws related to aspects of the portfolio to proactively understand and meet emerging student needs.

University and Community Relations (30%)

• Collaborates with internal and external constituentsincluding faculty alumni and professional staff across campusto provide academic enrichment and personal development opportunities for all UNC students.
• Advocates for the needs of students from diverse marginalized and historically underserved backgrounds in the development and implementation of university policies programs and services through active participation on campus committees.
• Provides consultation and support to UNC administration faculty and staff to ensure inclusive equity-based services that meet the needs of students from diverse marginalized and historically underserved backgrounds.
• Attends and when appropriate presents at local regional and national meetings conferences and symposia on topics related to higher education with an emphasis on belonging servingness HSI initiatives and the experiences of students from diverse marginalized and historically underserved backgrounds.

Student Services 25%

• Ensures that Cultural and Resource Centers design and deliver programs and services that support student success with a particular focus on students from diverse marginalized and atpromise backgrounds and aligned with the universitys commitment to belonging and servingness as part of its HSI that Cultural and Resource Centers design and deliver programs and services that support student success with a particular focus on students from diverse marginalized and atpromise backgrounds and aligned with the universitys commitment to belonging and servingness as part of its HSI work.
• Works collaboratively with Cultural and Resource Center directors to ensure that student development opportunitiessuch as mentorship leadership programs student clubs and organizations internships employment opportunities and graduate school preparationare consistently offered.
• Maintains an annual calendar of Cultural and Resource Center signature events that promote student development cultural education and identity exploration.
• Ensures Cultural and Resource Center directors develop and implement evaluation and assessment methods to measure program effectiveness and achievement of learning outcomes.
• Consults and collaborates with campus partners to create streamlined pathways for academic success for students from underrepresented and at-promise backgrounds.
• Cultivates relationships with faculty and staff to encourage integration of Cultural and Resource Center events resources and services into academic and co-curricular experiences.
• Develops resources workshops and individualized support to address the academic financial and personal needs of students served by the Cultural and Resource Centers reinforcing the universitys commitment to HSI aligned servingness.

General Administration 5%

• Oversees and ensures that Center Directors maintain accurate records data and reports related to programs budgets personnel and student engagement supporting transparency and alignment with the universitys commitment to belonging and servingness as part of its HSI work.
• Supervises the preparation of annual reports that document progress toward long and short-term strategic goals including goals connected to HSI initiatives and student-centered outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with university state and federal guidelines across all administrative financial and personnel processes reinforcing equitable and student-centered practices aligned with servingness principles.
• Prepares for and implements the annual review process for each direct report providing guidance that supports professional growth accountability and alignment with the universitys belonging and servingness goals.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

Minimum qualifications forthis position is a masters degree in Student Affairs/Higher EducationCounseling Psychology Public Administration/Policy or a closely relatedfield. A doctorate in Higher Education Educational Administration or arelated discipline is professionalexperience may be considered in lieu of a specific educational credentialdepending on the relevance depth and level of responsibility demonstratedthrough the candidates experience.

Experience:

A minimum of three years ofprogressively responsible experience in student affairs higher education orclosely related fields with demonstrated commitment to equity-minded practicebelonging and servingness consistent with the mission of a Hispanic ServingInstitution (HSI).

• At least three years of professional experience designing administering and implementing student development programs and services with an emphasis on initiatives that support the success of Hispanic/Latine marginalized students through culturally responsive and servingness-aligned practices.
• A minimum of three years of experience in large-scale project management and grant or budget oversight including strategic planning resource allocation and assessment practices that reflect HSI values and advance student belonging.
• Strong knowledge of current issues trends and best practices in the field of student affairs and higher education including culturally sustaining frameworks asset-based approaches and HSI servingness scholarship.
• A terminal degree is highly desirable particularly for candidates whose academic preparation and research address equity student success servingness or institutional transformation within HSI or minority serving institution (MSI) contexts.

Certification/Registration/Licensing:

None.

Ability:

• Demonstrates cultural humility and the ability to effectively engage with individuals representing a wide range of identities backgrounds and lived experiences fostering environments of belonging and inclusive excellence aligned with HSIservingness principles.
• Possesses strong knowledge of student development theory racial and ethnic identity development intersectionality and related frameworks that support equityminded culturally responsive practice within an HSI context.
• Exhibits the ability to create manage and evaluate large programming budgets ensuring resource allocation reflects institutional commitments to belonging servingness and student success for Hispanic/Latine marginalized and atpromise populations.
• Demonstrates empathy and studentcentered advocacy through the ability to understand uplift and champion the needs of diverse student communities.
• Effectively manages a portfolio of programsincluding identitybased resource centersthrough strong organizational skills clear communication collaborative leadership and the ability to engage and motivate others in support of HSI initiatives.
• Shows demonstrated ability to supervise professional staff and cultivate a highperforming inclusive and culturally sustaining workplace that reflects HSIservingness values.
• Applies strong problemsolving and decisionmaking skills emotional intelligence and sound independent judgment in complex and dynamic environments.
• Utilizes essential computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office campus data systems and virtual meeting platforms.
• Demonstrates the ability to build sustain and enhance collaborative and mutually beneficial partnerships with a wide range of on and offcampus stakeholders supporting HSIaligned goals and fostering a culture of belonging across the institution and broader community.

Special Considerations:

None.

Benefits:
Benefits available include health dental vision life and long-term disability insurance as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits as well as dependents and spouses ofUNCEmployees who are employed at 0.5FTEor above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley Colorado. UNCs commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognizedas a top university for socialmobilityUNC isproud tobeaHispanicServing Institutionandto serve more than44% ofourundergraduateswhoarethefirst in theirfamily to attend is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals educators and in life. Please visit UNCs Career Hubto learn more about UNCs strategic plan school programs and employee benefits. Go Bears!

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Background Check
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Required Experience:

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