Associate Director of Student Inclusion and Belonging

Associate Director of Student Inclusion and Belonging

Job ID: 276347
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, now owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Student Inclusion and Belonging will design and implement educational programming around self- awareness, intercultural understanding, and dialogue concerning inclusion and belonging that serve the primary constituencies as well as the larger campus community.
This position will report to the Executive Director of Inclusion and Belonging and will help to oversee the day to day operation of center known as the HUB (Honoring, Uniting, Building). This person will also lead the administrative functions of Student Inclusion and Belonging programs and services, including goal setting, collaborations, budgetary oversight, student staff supervision, and center operations.

Responsibilities

Leadership - 40
- Provide leadership for and effective operation of the HUB, including setting vision, creating processes, assessing programs, supervising student staff, and promoting programs and events.
- Prepare and manage department budgets, allocating resources in accordance with strategic and operational objectives.
- Develops and implements Center policies and procedures consistent with University policies and procedures.
- Ensures maintenance of physical center space.
- Serve on University committees representing Student Inclusion and Student Life

Programming - 40
- Foster an inclusive campus community, student engagement, student development, and seamless student learning experiences by creating and promoting opportunities for dialogue toward an understanding of inclusion and belonging.
- Assess student needs and design programs, services and partnerships to address those needs.
- Define and assess key student learning outcomes.
- Develop and implement programs and initiatives to further the development of a culturally engaged campus community.
- Design and implement programs and events that engage communities of difference in ways that enhance student learning and advance multicultural and intercultural understanding and competence
- Develop and sustains campus-wide programs that raise awareness and provide education around social justice, institutional racism, power and privilege, oppression, and cultural and ethnic identity.

Advising - 15
- Provide direction and leadership for student groups affiliated with the HUB as their advisor.
- Advise, mentor, and provide organizational development opportunities for student leaders and student organizations that align with student identity development theory.
- Create programs which assist students with the transition into Georgia College and State University

Other - 5
Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to serving on division or campus committees, developing initiatives for the department and division, and implementing special projects. The Associate Director is responsible for sound decision making and accountability for areas of oversight.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Other Required Qualifications
Broad knowledge of the field of higher education and student affairs.

Work evening and weekend hours as required.

Required Experience
Minimum of at least three years demonstrated success in the Student Affairs arena.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related discipline

Preferred Experience
Seven years experience in student affairs or a related field

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
- Demonstrated ability to set strategic direction and lead a multifaceted student affairs program.
- Ability to navigate sensitive situations.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective and collaborative working relationships within and across diverse populations.
- Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, facilitating, and assessing cultural and social-justice oriented programs, activities and events.

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of program and event planning and evaluation.
- Knowledge of risk management strategies and evaluation.
- Knowledge of student development theories.

SKILLS
- Leadership and management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging. Please visit Equal Employment Opportunity for more information.


Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification

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