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Assoc Dir, Center for Inclusive Excellence

Employer
Eastern Kentucky University
Location
Kentucky, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Jun 18, 2021

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Position Type
Administrative, Student Affairs, Disabled Student Services
Employment Level
Administrative
Employment Type
Full Time


Assoc Dir, Center for Inclusive Excellence & Engagement

Position Number: S00812P
Position Type: Staff
Position Category: Fulltime Professionals
Search Type: External
Posted Salary Information: Grade 46 (Click here for EKU Salary Grades)
Driver Classification: Driver
City: Richmond
Division: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Department: University Diversity
Unit: Center for Inclusive Excellence
FLSA: Exempt
Contact Person: Ron Jackson
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Additional Schedule Details: Occasional weekends and evenings as scheduled.
Funding Source: Institutional
Retirement: KTRS

Position Summary:
The Associate Director role will focus primarily on student retention, the student experience and student development from admission to graduation. This will be executed through the implementation of programs, initiatives and policies that uplifts a sense of belonging, advocates for, celebrates global cultures and ensures a safe space for underrepresented students to refresh and renew, while driving a global mindset that prepares students to be competitive in a diverse world economy.

This position will oversee the redevelopment of the Rodney Gross Scholars Program and the administration of the scholarship awards process. The candidate will be an authority and advocate in support of African American student areas of concern, implementing heritage month events, and lead the planning for Black History Month.


Minimum Education:
•Master’s Degree
•Degree in Student Personnel Services, Higher Education Administration, or in an academic discipline or related field is preferred.


Minimum Experience:
•Three years’ experience working in a university setting; Demonstrated Ability to work with diverse students.
•Experience working with and managing underrepresented populations.
•Student development theory, counseling and leadership development.
•Current on higher education trends and issues with impact on retention of diverse students.


Minimum Licensure and Certification:


Qualification Equivalencies:


Desired Qualifications:


Job Functions:
Plans, coordinates and executes programs, initiatives and experiences that celebrate the culture, contributions and richness of underrepresented students to the campus community.
Attends to the needs of underrepresented students by fostering allyship amongst and between underrepresented student populations, advocating and effectively communicating for them, ensuring these students have the resources to thrive at the University and
Collaborates with the EKU community and community partners to support the full college experience of students; including support for student orientation, career education, celebrating the culture and future of underrepresented students, and implementing a
Support and participate in the recruitment of underrepresented students to the university through community connections and collaboration with departments that lead recruitment efforts.
Support office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned.


Posting Number: S00812P
Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Open Date: 06/10/2021
Application Review Date:
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions Summary:


AA/EEO Statement:
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.


Background Check Statement:
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.


Document Link:

To apply, visit https://jobs.eku.edu/postings/16961

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