Assistant Director - WISE

Posting Details

Posting Details



Job # 038792 Department Code 20002-2003 Department ADVANCE Initiative Job Title Assistant Director - WISE Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range Commensurate with Experience Staff Level S4 FLSA Status Non-exempt Hours
Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs. Job Type Part-time Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description
This is a part-time position, 27 hours/week.

Job duties include program development and implementation for students and postdoctoral scholars; support WISE’s mission and total array of programs and services; mange the daily operations including staff supervision, support constituents; and further campus collaboration and visibility for WISE and the issues related to intersectionality and gender equity and inclusion. Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant discipline required, some doctoral-level training preferred. Experience in planning and implementing programs or events for undergraduate and/or graduate students in areas of career and professional development desired.
• Understanding of the higher education student experience of working toward degree attainment (Bachelor’s to Doctorate) in a career where they may have few role models and peers of the same gender, race or other identities.
• Sensitive to issues of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility ( DEIA ) and committed to expanding and sharing knowledge of DEIA and best practices for enacting change, especially regarding gender and intersectionality, strongly preferred.
• Three years of experience working with undergraduate and/or graduate students from diverse backgrounds in a higher education setting.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Broad curiosity and interest in program development for students in higher education, with ability to work with students in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) fields, from a variety of backgrounds and levels of preparation.
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to be flexible and prioritize a fluctuating workload, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines, and to generate a range of problem-solving approaches.
• Initiative and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with various stakeholders to accomplish goals.
• Attention to detail with excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to use or learn a variety of software and databases and application platforms.

Responsibilities

• Program Development and Implementation: responsible, under the supervision of the director, for developing, implementing, and evaluating core programs/workshops/events for students and postdoctoral fellows in keeping with specific program goals and in consultation with faculty advisors and the program director preserving information and records for future planning.
• Recruit, supervise and mentor diverse participants using a variety of tools and strategies.
• Contribute to the development of other programs, workshops, activities for faculty and students such as Faculty Peer Mentoring, Faculty Leadership Development, WISE general events, and the Slepecky Undergraduate Research Prize, and may implement when necessary or appropriate.
• WISE Mission and General Support: assist with overall WISE program planning and implementation, grant writing and implementation, communications, needs assessment, summative evaluative, demographic and participation data collection and interpretation reporting under direction of program director.
• Will support the visibility of WISE through newsletters, and social media, and website content.
• Daily Operations: perform a variety of duties that facilitate the day-to-day operations of WISE programs including directly supervising the work of hourly employees, work-study and graduate student assistants and volunteers. Includes time clock approval.
• Support to Constituents: advise, mentor and connect WISE constituents to campus and other resources depending on the individual’s need and circumstances.
• Ensure the safety and security of participants while in our programs.
• Campus Collaboration and Visibility: collaborate with faculty, academic programs and departments, other program units and student organizations across campus to identify and promote collaborative opportunities and gender equity and inclusion using an intersectional approach.
• Work with the Director to implement policies and standardize practices to support these collaborations and ensure WISE’s campus integration and visibility.

Physical Requirements
Not Applicable Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter. About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu. About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal. EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity. Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/95185 Job Posting Date 08/17/2022 Application Deadline Full Consideration By Job Category Staff Message to Applicants
This is a part-time position, 27 hours/week.