Assistant Director, Lewis and Gaines Center for Inclusion and Equity (LGCIE) - State of Massachusetts
Bridgewater, MA
About the Job
To be considered for this opportunity apply online here: *jobs.bridgew.edu* /Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students, focused on the continuous improvement of its people, and responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewater’s accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking, pursuit of new knowledge,/ /and deeper understanding, the cultivation of meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships, and fostering an appreciation for global engagement, all aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition. / /Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our /*/institutional values/*/, which ensure that all students are supported and succeed. / /Bridgewater State University is equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment, are strongly encouraged to apply./ The Division of Student Success, Equity and Diversity* *partners with students, faculty, librarians, staff and administrators across campus as we advance our institutional values and strategic priorities through the identification and implementation of equitable and inclusive practices and policies. The Division also leads the *Racial Equity and Justice Institute*, a national consortium committed to advancing racial equity in higher education through data-informed practices focused on institutional transformation Position Summary: Reporting to the Director of the Lewis and Gaines Center for Inclusion and Equity, the Assistant Director aids in the planning, coordination, and implementation of data-driven, student-informed programs and services that support the academic success, belonging, retention, personal development, community building and educational equity for intercultural students and their allies. The assistant director will work cross-divisionally and collaboratively with all campus constituencies to implement assessment-based student experiences that prepare students for their careers and civic engagement in society. SUPERVISION RECEIVE*D: *Director for the Lewis and Gaines Center for Inclusion and Equity. SUPERVISION EXERCISED*:* Ambassador Corps student workers and Graduate Assistant. Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 5:00 (Saturday and Sundays as days off) Telecommute options available Essential Duties: 1. Collaborate with inter-divisional, campus, and external personnel to develop and implement programs and services that promote equity-minded student success outcomes such as inclusion, belonging, retention, progression, and timely completion of educational goals. 2. Lead college transition and other initiatives in order to support the retention and success of all students through an intercultural, equity-minded framework of practice. 3. Manage programming budget for initiatives. 4. Oversee marketing of the center and its events to students and the campus community in print, on social media, and online. 5. Research and use assessment tools to determine effectiveness of the student success initiatives. 6. Assist in the planning and execution of departmental and campus-wide programs to educate on and celebrate different cultures. 7. Provide support to the Multicultural student clubs and act as a liaison with the Center for Student Engagement to do so. 8. Other duties as assigned. Some evening and weekend hours are required. To be considered for this opportunity apply online here: *jobs.bridgew.edu* Required Qualifications: · Bachelor’s Degree · Three years’ experience (or its equivalency) working in student success and transition programs in an educational or related setting. · Demonstrated commitment to a broad and intersectional definition of diversity and equity. · Experience working with racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse students. · Strong organizational skills, program management, and leadership abilities. · Ability to use basic and some advanced functions of Windows Operating Systems, Office 365, the internet, and web-based forms. · Strong collaboration, oral, and written skills. · Equity-minded, student success-oriented service provision skills. Preferred Qualifications: · Master’s Degree in a related field such as Student Affairs, Education, Social Work, or Psychology. · Have knowledge about identity development and the intersection of various aspects of diversity on identity development and the college transition process. · Experience leading culturally appropriate interventions/programs for student success. Job: Education* Organization: Bridgewater State College* Title: *Assistant Director, Lewis and Gaines Center for Inclusion and Equity (LGCIE)* Location: *Massachusetts-Bridgewater-1 Admin Road* Requisition ID: *2300073P*
Source : State of Massachusetts