Assistant Director (34704)

Position Summary

This position will work directly with the Director of Social Justice Education to develop, coordinate, facilitate, administer, assess, and evaluate the CODE program and serve as a liaison to campus departments and offices. The Assistant Director has a primary role of supporting the mission and goals of Northern Illinois University ( NIU ) and Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Additionally, the Assistant Director will have supervision of a Graduate Research Assistant, student interns and student CODE Peer educators.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Assistant Director are primarily performed on campus focused on social justice education. However, travel to other campus units, off-campus locations, organizations, and/or engagement with off-campus constituencies to provide educational workshops to external constituencies may be required. The workplace is in an office environment and does not involve any unusual risks or discomforts.

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER
1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Based on position requirements, additional education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
2. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
3. Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
4. Skill in oral and written communication.
5. Ability to work effectively with staff, the public, and outside constituency groups.
6. Ability to organize and multi-task.
7. Ability to supervise and knowledge of administrative concepts and methods.
8. Ability to utilize various computer software packages.
9. Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in order to be able to analyze and investigate a variety of questions or problems.

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)

None

Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)

· Master’s Degree in higher education, psychology, or sociology.
· Experience working with racial healing circles.
· Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with partners and sponsors in program development and execution in higher education.
· Engagement in inclusive educational training with underserved populations (i.e., undocumented, LGBTQIA+, racial/ethnic populations)
· Three (3) experience working with students, professional staff, and/or higher education institutions on diversity and inclusion initiatives.
· Three (3) demonstrated ability to interface with diverse populations of students, faculty, and staff.
· Knowledge of identity development theories and practices.
· Knowledge of training development tools, techniques, trends, and theories.
· Experience with Racial Healing and Restorative Justice Practices.
· Proficiency developing, executing, and editing podcasts.
· Commitment to serving as a contributing team member
· Ability to foster and develop good interpersonal relationships and exhibit a cooperative attitude with diverse individuals.

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)

N/A

Additional Requirements (SPS)

N/A

Preferred Qualifications (SPS)

N/A

Physical demands/requirements

• Regular office related duties
• Ability to perform sedentary work involving sitting the majority of the time.
• Ability to effectively communicate on a daily basis.
• Ability to work for extended periods at computer workstation.
• Occasional lifting and moving items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• May include minimal travel
• Hybrid remote work is possible.
• Availability to work some evenings and weekends.

Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Percent of Staff Year

1.00

Standard hours

37.50

Hourly Rate or Semi-monthly Pay Rate

$17.95 to $19.49/hour

Hiring Rate/Range

$35,002.50 to $38,005.50/annual

Earn Type

H

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Application Procedures Section Information
· Out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days after start date.
· Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience.
· If you have education and/or training in excess of what is required, we encourage you to upload your unofficial transcripts.
· After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this particular position.
· Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from jobs@niu.edu and CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu . Please add these emails to your address book to ensure timely delivery of any future communication.
· We STRONGLY recommend that contact information used in your online profile be personal use, not professional/work information: personal email address, home address and phone numbers. The information that you provide is used to make contact on search updates, department referrals and interviews, etc. We must be able to relay sensitive and important information in a way that protects your privacy concerning job search activity, now and in the future.
· The exam format for this position is a Credentials Assessment. A Credential Assessment is a rating by the Human Resources Office of an applicant’s/employee’s education, experience and special credentials/qualifications (licenses, etc.). In order to determine an appropriate rating for each examination, a review of a résumé, cover letter, university/agency official employment application, college transcript, copies of license/certification and any other relevant material may be required.
· Required documentation noted in the posting, such as a driver’s license, licensures, or certifications MUST be uploaded with your application materials.
· If eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork, reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application in order to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.
· After testing of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three (3) scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.
· Click on Program Assistant for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.
· Please click on Human Resource Services – Benefits for detailed information about Northern Illinois University’s benefits package.
· Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Special Instructions

N/A

Quick Link to Applicant

https://employment.niu.edu/postings/65494

Is Background Check Required?

Yes

EEO Statement Summary

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560

Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form . For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity ( AAEO ) at ada@niu.edu .

Safety Information

NIU provides annual reports on campus security and fire safety.

Read the Annual Safety and Security Report. Contact the Ethics and Compliance Office at 815-753-1649 for a hard copy.

Read the Fire Safety Report . Contact the Department of Environmental Health and Safety at 815-753-0404 for a hard copy.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)

Optional Documents

1. Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256)
2. List of References
3. Other

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Are you currently a citizen or resident of the State of Illinois?
   • Yes
   • No
2. What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD
3. Have you attached all transcripts to support the degrees you are submitting for consideration?
   • Yes
   • No
4. How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+
5. Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or resume.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
6. If applicable, have you attached a copy of your DD214, DD215, NGB22, or DD256 for consideration of Veterans Preference Points? The copy submitted should reflect the status of discharge in order to be considered.
   • Yes
   • No
   • Not Applicable