Assoc Dir, CIEGE

Assoc Dir, CIEGE

Eastern Kentucky University

Title: Assoc Dir, CIEGE

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 26R100 - Ctr for Incl Excell & Global Eng

Division: 5R1000 - Stu Life, Diversity, Equity, Inclus

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade:

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Ron Jackson

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Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Associate Director will support the mission of the Center for Inclusive Excellence and Global Engagement (CIEGE) by creating, implementing, and supervising people and initiatives that focus on student recruitment, retention, leadership development, and the overall student experience for students with historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities. This person will coordinate and oversee mentorship, leadership, and intercultural programs and initiatives that uplifts a sense of belonging for EKU students. This person will work collaboratively across campus to plan, coordinate, and execute programmatic celebrations of historical, national, and international history and heritage months.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: -Master's Degree

-Degree in Student Personnel Services, Higher Education Administration, or in an academic discipline or related field is preferred.

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.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 50% - Plans, coordinates, and supervises programs, initiatives, and experiences that aid in the recruitment and retention of underrepresented students through leadership development, global awareness, and enriching the overall student experience. Support and participate in the recruitment of underrepresented students through community connections and collaboration with departments that lead recruitment efforts. - ()
• 35% - Plans, coordinates, and executes programs and initiatives 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. - ()
• 10% - Collaborates with the EKU community and community partners to support the full college experience of students; including support for student orientation, career education, and celebrating the culture and future of underrepresented students. - ()
• 5% - Support office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - ()

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

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.


To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/assoc-dir-ciege-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states



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