NEIU
Associate Director of Black Engagement
Chicago, Illinois · Director · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 34 days ago
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About the role
- The Associate Director (AD) of Black Student Engagement (BSE) at the Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs (APCDIA) reports to the Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs Director.
- Serve as educator, advocate, and thought leader on the unique needs, experiences, and challenges of Black students.
- Stay informed through higher education literature and research regarding retention and institutional policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.
- Assist in developing and delivering culturally relevant programs that support student engagement, retention, and graduation of Black students.
- Provide consultation and support to Black students in need and make referrals to the appropriate resources on and off campus.
- Collaborate with the APCDIA professional staff in recruiting, training, and developing student staff.
- Collaborate with campus entities on events that promote intercultural, multicultural, and cross-cultural understanding, academic success, alliance, and civic engagement.
- Assist with division-wide retention initiatives in support of student success.
- Collaborate with, evaluate, and help guide student workers and/or work study students.
- 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 follow-up and follow through with referrals and interventions.
Requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
- however, official transcripts for all earned degrees will be required of candidates selected for final interviews.
- Copies of unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts for all earned degrees will be required of candidates selected for final interviews.
- Knowledge of trends and emerging best practices in higher education, inclusive pedagogy, and student development in equity, diversity, and inclusion programming.
- Knowledge of high-impact practices and literature related to intercultural education.
- Strong familiarity with theory and best practices prescribed for the positive identity development of Black students.
- Experience assessing student-learning outcomes.
- Must work well as part of a team and independently.
- Strong presentation/facilitation skills.
- Commitment to continued personal and professional development.
Nice to have
- Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and highly attuned emotional intelligence.
- Superior detail orientation with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to comfortably engage across organizational and cultural boundaries, adapting language and style to context.
- This position requires a background check.
- Staff management and experience preferred.
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal, both written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated analysis and strategizing skills.
Compensation
- Assist the Director of APCDIA with the presentation of program reports, annual reports, publications, and other information required from the APCDIA.
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).
- The AD of BSE at APCDIA will support the Director to foster campus-wide awareness, knowledge, and skills around inclusion and equity, and create a diverse student body's supportive and inclusive campus environment.
Equal opportunity
- 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 individuals.
- Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals.
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