Assistant Director of the Black/African American Cultural Center

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago

Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO

Deadline: 20 Sep 2021

Posting Details

Working Title	Assistant Director of the Black/African American Cultural Center
Position Location	Fort Collins, CO
Research Professional Position	No
Posting Number	202100950AP
Position Type	Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title	Prof/Indiv Contrib III
Number of Vacancies	1
Work Hours/Week	40
Proposed Annual Salary Range	53,000 - 55,000
Employee Benefits	Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Desired Start Date	12/01/2021
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on	09/20/2021
Description of Work Unit	The Black/African American Cultural Center (B/AACC) is part of the Division of Student Affairs, specifically one of seven Student Diversity Programs and Services (SDPS) offices that support underrepresented students at Colorado State University (CSU). B/AACC assists students who identify as or with the Black/African American culture with their transition to and through Colorado State University. We cultivate a sense of belonging away from home while supporting and encouraging students to utilize all resources available to achieve academic and personal success. We do this by encouraging student engagement, academic success, cultural pride, empowerment, and volunteer/leadership opportunities. We strive to promote a safe, affirming and inclusive environment that focuses on awareness and understanding. B/AACC supports and strengthens the academic, professional, personal and cultural experience of students by providing workshops, leadership opportunities, peer and professional mentoring and cultural awareness programs that promote student success and retention. B/AACC collaborates with and promotes programs and leadership opportunities that offer cross-cultural and intersectional perspectives with the other SDPS cultural and resource centers. Above all, this inclusive atmosphere committed to cultural and social awareness allows students, staff, alumni and community members to be united in the pursuit of a better future.
Position Summary	The Assistant Director of the Black/African American Cultural Center is a 12-month full- time, Administrative Professional position reporting directly to the Director of the Black/African American Cultural Center, a unit within the Student Diversity Programs and Services (SDPS) cluster and a department within the Division of Student Affairs. The Assistant Director shares in providing leadership for the mission of the center through the initiation, development, administration, supervision, advising, training and guiding FTE and student staff, individual students, and student groups providing appropriate support and resources. The Assistant Director provides leadership in the development and the implementation of education and outreach programming on social justice issues, with a specific focus on issues impacting students who identify with Black/African American culture. Knowledge of and experience with educational programming from an intersectional framework is a core component of this position. In addition, this position will actively embrace and role model Colorado State University’s Principles of Community (Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, Social Justice). The Assistant Director is a direct report to the Director of B/AACC, assuming leadership responsibilities and delegated decision making authority for all department operations in the absence of the Director. Some evening and weekend work hours depend on program and event offerings or to best meet the needs of our students.
Required Job Qualifications	• Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Sociology, Social Work, African American or Ethnic Studies or other related fields completed by the start date. •Demonstrated understanding of the diverse and intersectional needs and concerns of Black/African American and multiracial/multicultural students and communities •Demonstrated experience coordinating and planning student success and retention initiatives for Black/African America, multiracial/multicultural students and/or other historically underrepresented student populations. • Demonstrated experience working on a college campus in a role that worked directly with students related to the personal engagement of dynamics of power, privilege and oppression across multiple identities (ie. race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, class, disability, religion, etc.) •One-year direct student staff supervision experience •Demonstrated experience with coordinating, planning and facilitating of social justice educational programming about topics related to intersectionality, power, privilege, and oppression across multiple identities (ie. race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality, class, disability, religion, etc.) • Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.
Preferred Job Qualifications	• Three years full time professional experience, post-masters, working with college students and/or in higher education •Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining effective collaborative relationships with individuals and organizations across identities •Demonstrated ongoing commitment to social justice advocacy at individual, group, and/or community level •Experience working with students and colleagues as an educator, advisor, leader, mentor and role model •Experience with personnel management including coordinating, hiring, training and supervision of full-time professional staff and student staff •Demonstrated experience with data collection, creating reports, assessment and developing/implementing learning outcomes •Demonstrated ability to implement strategic initiatives based on assessment data that improve program and student success outcomes •Ability to work independently and as a team player •Demonstrated record of personal and professional initiative, flexibility and strong communication skills, including public speaking and writing • Experience working with student-athletes in a higher education setting • Experience working with alumni of a University • Experience with the coordination and training of student staff • Experience with supervision of professional staff
Diversity Statement	•Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty Category	Program Development and Management
Duty/Responsibility	-Responsible for Leadership Retreat including creating agenda, identifying and selecting topics, logistical arrangements, and assessment to evaluate/improve future retreats -Responsible for selection, training, supervision and evaluation of peer mentors and participants -Teach Rites of Passage Mentoring class and create class syllabus in collaboration with the Department of Human Development and Family Studies -Lead the development of programs/services designed to support student transition and retention -Assist in the development and delivery of high impact programs in relation to retention and graduation -Collaborate with campus partners to provide quality programming, both in and out of the classroom -Assist in the coordination of outreach efforts with CSU’s Black Rams affinity group to engage in opportunities that will promote funds, mentoring and programmatic opportunities and support -Manage program budget and its expenditures by working with Director -Manage payroll, grants, foundation and sponsorship dollars - Assist with assessments and strategic planning activities -Participate in Student Diversity Programs and Services Cluster. Division of Student Affairs and other campus-wide projects through committee and special activities
Percentage Of Time	40

Job Duty Category	Supervision
Duty/Responsibility	• Supervise (hire, on-board, train, mentor, coach, discipline) one FTE • Student Success Coordinator, conduct annual evaluation and determining annual merit salary increase • Collaborate with Director and Student Success Coordinator on recruiting, make hiring decisions, train, schedule, evaluate, teach and support a minimum of 15 student staff who work a combined 150 hours per week • Directly supervises, mentor, train up to 5 student staff including Events Coordinator, Ram Events Liaison, Transfer Coordinator and Practicum students • Analyze student-staffing needs while considering budget and scheduled programs and events; decide appropriate staffing adjustments and analyze the outcome to improving services and inform budget management
Percentage Of Time	15

Job Duty Category	Leadership
Duty/Responsibility	• Address issues and make decisions in the absence of the B/AACC Director; perform other duties as assigned by the Director • Provide leadership for assessment and strategic planning for B/AACC including developing and implementing program assessments and evaluating outcomes for improvement • Provide leadership and vision for education and outreach programming on social justice issues, with a specific focus on issues impacting Black/African American and multiracial/multiethnic communities for the campus and community through various workshops and educational programs • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships and partnerships across campus including academic departments and student affairs units to build resources for supporting student success and make appropriate referrals as needed • Involvement and commitment with the campus wide initiative retaining first-generation, low-income students of color in the Community for Excellence program • Represent B/AACC by collaborating with colleagues in Student Diversity Programs and Services cluster, Division of Student Affairs in campus-wide projects through committee work and special activities • Make in the moment decisions supporting students through crisis situations, including situations where students present a danger to themselves or others, family crisis situations, roommate issues, substance use and abuse issues, or disruptive classroom behavior. •Determine most appropriate course of immediate action to mitigate situation and how to directly support students through on and off campus referrals and subsequent follow-up to ensure protocol adherence. • Determines appropriate information and communicates recommended actions directly with faculty for students experiencing bias in the classroom. • Determine most effective process and support for student’s sociocultural transitions to and engagement in campus life via 1:1 consultation or group interaction • Determine appropriate resources and provide referrals when advising students how to navigate sensitive, difficult and complex concerns involving mental health financial resources and personal challenges such as family and relationship issues. • Interact with students regularly to establish rapport, creating a safe sense of belonging in B/AACC in order to act as a conduit to form trusting relationships with campus departments, faculty and staff. • Advise and create leadership development trainings for affiliated student organizations and student leaders (Presidents Multicultural Student Advisory Council Representatives, Student Government Representatives, etc.) and their programming efforts. • Serve as a positive role model, actively embracing and role modeling Colorado State University’s Principles of Community to colleagues and students
Percentage Of Time	30

Job Duty Category	Collaboration
Duty/Responsibility	• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships and partnerships within the SDPS cluster and across campus including academic departments and student affairs units to build resources for supporting student success and make appropriate referrals. This includes the Community for Excellence, the Graduate School, Key Communities and the Academic Advancements Center • Establish new relationships with community and statewide organizations that support and advance Black/African American student and community support • Participate in SDPS cluster meetings, events and Division of Student Affairs departments/offices to engage in campus-wide projects through committee work, projects, and special activities • Build and maintain relationships with the CSU Alumni Association, CSU Foundation and external partner and donors to enhance alumni engagement and fund raising opportunities
Percentage Of Time	15

Special Instructions to Applicants	Complete applications must include: A cover letter addressing Required Job Qualifications, Preferred Job Qualifications Resume Contact information for three (3) professional references within your application For full consideration, complete applications must be received by 11:59 pm Mountain Time on Monday, September 20, 2021. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Conditions of Employment	Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License
Search Contact	[email protected]
EEO Statement	Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] . The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836.
Background Check Policy Statement	Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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