Job Description:
Reporting to the Director of Identity-Based Programs, this position provides advising, support, and specific engagement opportunities to Black Scholars Initiative (BSI) students that nurture the development of the whole person in an intercultural campus community. The ideal candidate will also collaborate with faculty, staff in Identity-Based Programs, other Student Success departments, and Academic Affairs to administer and assess student development programs for the entire Berklee community. The preferred candidate should be able to think and act strategically to advance Berklee’s mission and its commitment to the success of the BSI students. Finally, this position will manage student employees in the Student Ambassador program.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Operations and Management
Administers a series of programs and events each academic year, which include the successful implementation of key signature events like the annual week long pre-orientation program
Uses a data driven approach to ensure that BSI meets program goals, outcomes, and objectives each academic year set forth by the Director and BSI Leadership Team
Promote the student experience through stakeholder surveys, feedback, and assessment
Effectively manages assigned project(s) including using timelines, reporting outcomes, and setting goals in consultation with the Director
Work closely with Director to collect, analyze and present data that will inform new programs and services that meet market demands
Lead the Student Ambassador and professional mentor programs, specifically;
Recruit, train, and support faculty, staff, and students
Assign entering students to mentors
Coordinate and schedule meetings and training sessions with presenters
Communicate effectively to all community stakeholders, specifically;
Serve as the content manager for BSI social media platforms and .edu/ website
Responsible for the creation and distribution of the monthly BSI newsletter
Use CRM to market to identified cohorts
Serve as the Financial Analyst on program specific budgetary transactions and amendments
Schedule, plan agenda, and record minutes for the BSI Operations and BSI Leadership team meetings
Student Advising and Support
Cultivate relationships with students to support their transition to and thru the College and Conservatory
Meet and check-in regularly with BSI students
Connect participants to Berklee Bridge and other resources across campus
Utilize intrusive advising and outreach skills to foster student engagement
Assist Berklee’s Admissions team and prospective students and their families with the annual BSI registration cycle
Partners with Success Advising to plan and co-lead the proactive registration and check-in support efforts each semester
Maintains accurate and timely records of all interactions with students in CRM and related technologies
Promote the BSI student experience by collaborating closely with campus partners and other stakeholders
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
A cover letter is required for consideration
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in order to support a community of students from diverse perspectives and cultures
Ability to maintain confidentiality, set priorities, meet deadlines, and define goals and objectives independently
Must be resourceful, adaptable, motivated, and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously including peak times during the academic year
Proficiency with and/or proven ability to learn and use a variety of softwares and technologies such as Salesforce, Informer, Calendly, Colleague, Workday, Asana, Google Suite, and Slack
Prior experience in student advising, event planning, and project management strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience
Familiarity with performing arts and education is strongly preferred
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee :
We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at [email protected] or call 617-747-2375.
Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*
Employee Type:
Staff
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