Associate Director of The Center for Race, Ethnicity, & Diversity Education
Full Time
Elon, NC 27244
Posted
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Position Information
Position Title
Associate Director of The Center for Race, Ethnicity, & Diversity Education
Requisition Number
20122068
Type of Employment
Full-Time Regular
Number Of Months
12 months
Months Employed
Number of Hours per Day/Week
8hrs/day and 40hrs/week
Daily Hours
8am-5pm
Position Summary Information
Summary of Position
The Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education (CREDE) at Elon University advances the conversation on student diversity education campus-wide to develop intercultural competence and provides race and ethnicity related advocacy, services, and programs to promote intellectual achievement, personal success, and social belonging of all students, faculty, and staff, particularly those from underrepresented and historically marginalized communities.
The Associate Director of the CREDE is primarily responsible for coordinating student diversity education and working collaboratively with campus offices that specialize in social identities to provide diversity education campus-wide. This individual develops programs that increase students’ capacity for critical thinking about identity and intercultural awareness issues and works in partnership with administration, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community to create a supportive environment for inclusion. The position will assist the Assistant Dean of Students/ Director in serving/leading divisional and university committees to enhance the ALANAM1 student experience. The Associate Director will help manage the day-to-day functions and operations in the CREDE. The position involves high student interactions and mentoring and is a full-time, 12-month position, reporting to the Assistant Dean of Students/Director of the Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education.
1 ALANAM: African American/Black, Latinx/Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American/Alaskan Native, Multiracial
Benefits of Working at Elon University
As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.
Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.
Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
- Immediate tuition remission for employees.
- Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
- Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
- Free use of campus fitness facilities.
- Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at three years of service. After four years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.
Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.
Education Requirements
- Completed master’s degree in higher education, student personnel, or related field and at least 3-5 years of progressive post master’s experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion work or a related functional area in higher education.
- Theoretical knowledge of student development, identity formation, racial equity, and social justice.
- Previous experience working and providing diversity education programs with/for college students and student groups.
- Demonstrated effectiveness working with students to foster cohesiveness and inclusivity between and among diverse populations.
Degree/Major
Length of Experience
Supervisory Experience
Yes
Supervisory Experience Detail
Supervises one full-time master’s level Assistant Director, one graduate apprentice and student coordinators.
Special Skills or Experience
Knowledge of theories and practices for college student development and identity formation, group development, and dynamics; experience conducting programs and workshops; understanding of race, ethnicity, culture, and marginalized individuals and groups. Demonstrated commitment to diversity education, inclusion, and race equity. Effective presenter, public speaker, and administrator. Knowledge and ability to supervise, train, manage, and schedule professional staff.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
12/19/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Description
Position Description
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General Purpose of Position
The Associate Director of the CREDE is primarily responsible for coordinating student diversity education and working collaboratively with campus offices that specialize in social identities to provide diversity education campus-wide. This individual develops programs that increase students’ capacity for critical thinking about identity and intercultural awareness issues and works in partnership with administration, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community to create a supportive environment for inclusion. The position will assist the Assistant Dean of Students/ Director in serving/leading divisional and university committees to enhance the ALANAM1student experience. The Associate Director will help manage the day-to-day functions and operations in the CREDE. The position involves high student interactions and mentoring and is a full-time, 12-month position, reporting to the Assistant Dean of Students/Director of the Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education.
1 ALANAM: African American/Black, Latinx/Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American/Alaskan Native, Multiracial
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Diversity Education and Identity Formation for all Students
- Provides opportunities for positive, meaningful interactions among students of diverse populations, including students with majority identities.
- Serves as a resource for student diversity education, particularly related to intersecting identities with race and ethnicity.
- Serves on campus-wide committees for developing and administering diversity education opportunities and works collaboratively with other university spaces that focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Creates and maintains resources and dialogue-based workshops on power, privilege, oppression, and equity for student organizations, programs, and classes.
- Leads the Diversity Emerging Education Program (DEEP).
- Works collaboratively with the Center for Leadership to provide oversight of the Intersect: Diversity and Leadership Conference
- Provides a welcoming introduction to campus, advocacy, and identity development for all students.
- Forms critical partnerships with Student Life and academic departments, using data to meet students’ unique needs.
- In collaboration with the Faculty Fellow, serves as a consultant to campus partners and student organizations on issues of race, ethnicity, and diversity education.
Welcoming and Supportive Environment for
ALANAM
Students
- Provides oversight and implementation for strengthening the ALANAM community.
- Oversees the coordination and implementation of the SMART mentoring program.
- Partners with CREDE staff to support ALANAM initiatives (Ex: ALANAM Women’s Institute, Int/Hersections, Masculinities in ALANAM, ALANAM Townhalls) and recommendations.
- Provide direct oversight and management of the student coordinator program (recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation). Works collaboratively with the Program Assistant to administer the program.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Assists the Assistant Dean of Students & Director in developing, implementing, and evaluating a departmental strategic plan.
- Is available for occasional weekend travel or evening work related to student leadership conferences, retreats, and educational programs.
- Serves as an Administrator On-Call (AOC) in the campus-duty rotation (two weekends when the university is in session and one week when not in session, per year).
- Has a valid driver’s license and is insurable by the University’s carrier.
- Other duties assigned by the Assistant Dean of Students & Director of the CREDE.
Education and Experience
- Completed master’s degree in higher education, student personnel, or related field and at least 3-5 years of progressive post master’s experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion work or a related functional area in higher education.
- Theoretical knowledge of student development, identity formation, racial equity, and social justice.
- Previous experience working and providing diversity education programs with/for college students and student groups.
- Demonstrated effectiveness working with students to foster cohesiveness and inclusivity between and among diverse populations.
Does this position require driving for the university?
Yes
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.
In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.
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