Assistant Director, First Generation Programs and Enrichment Office

Job Summary

The Center for Inclusion and Social Change (CISC) encourages applications for an Assistant Director for the Office of First Generation Programs and Enrichment Office. This role coordinates educational programs to advise and mentor first-generation students while working collaboratively with the campus community to address issues facing historically underrepresented and underserved students.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

At CISC our goal is to support all students in the exploration of all of their identities and to build a welcoming and inclusive space on campus that supports academic and personal growth. We provide community-building programs, educational opportunities for students to learn and teach, and a space where students can become active, informed global citizens by engaging and interacting with individuals from different cultures.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Educational Workshop Development and Coordination:

• Support programs and services to improve the academic and social success of underrepresented students with a focus on engagement, retention, and graduation.
• Track quantitative and qualitative data and trends for training needs and partnership development.
• Assist in creating intercultural student leadership trainings, conferences, and programs that emphasize intersectionality in collaboration with campus partners.
• Cultivate a learning environment for students that encourages personal development, self-reflection, and academic success.

Campus Programming:

• Co-coordinate the social justice conference and support first-generation workshops, conferences, and retreats hosted by the Center.
• Champion collaboration with faculty and staff in the broad-based promotion of social change and campus diversity via campus-wide programming.

Leadership:

• Co-supervise mentors for the first-generation mentorship program and student staff.
• Provide timely and relevant budgetary information to staff throughout the year.

What We Can Offer

• Anticipated starting salary is $50,000, commensurate with skills and experience.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of post-bachelor experience with campus-wide programming and advising first-generation and/or underrepresented students.
• Experience with budget and financial management.
• Experience in project management and/or student program planning.
• Experience developing and facilitating diversity and inclusion presentations and student success workshops.

What You Will Need

• Proven track record of developing and implementing programs to scale across various constituent groups. Proven ability to engage, guide, and energize campus groups.
• Appreciation for, and sensitivity to, equity, diversity, campus-climate, and community.
• Understanding of nationally recognized practices for First-Generation and underrepresented Students.
• Phenomenal communication, interpersonal, and student development skills to interact optimally with an increasingly diverse array of students, parents, faculty, alumni, and university constituents.
• Creativity, resourcefulness, initiative, and the ability to thrive in ambiguity.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Master’s degree in higher education administration or related field.
• Two years of relevant full-time professional experience in post-secondary education administration including program planning, assessment, budget formulation, staff supervision, and decision-making.
• Leadership experience in retention program development, diversity programming/education.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:



1. A current resume.

2. A cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of the position.

You will not be asked to upload references at this time.

Please apply by December 8, 2020 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu