Associate Director of Latinx/a/o Student Engagement

Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.

Job Summary:

Job Description:

• Assist in developing and delivering culturally relevant programs that support student engagement, retention, and graduation of Latinx/a/o students.

• Serve as educator, advocate, and thought leader on the unique needs, experiences, and challenges Latinx/a/o students face.

• Collaborate with campus programs/departments aimed at increasing recruitment, retention, persistence, and completion of Latinx/a/o students, such as, but not limited to, University-wide and Division-wide committees, Student Success and Retention, Proyecto Pa'lante, and El Centro.

• Provide consultation and support to Latinx/a/o students in need and make referrals to the appropriate resources on and off campus.

• Collaborate with the peer APCDIA staff in recruiting, training, and developing APCDIA student staff.

• Stay informed through higher education literature and research regarding retention and institutional policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with campus entities on events that promote multicultural understanding, academic success, alliance, and civic engagement.

• Serve as an active member of the Council on the Status of Latinx/a/o.

• Assist with division-wide retention initiatives in support of student success.

• Collaborate with, evaluate, and help guide student workers and/or work study students.

• Assist the Director of APCDIA with the presentation of program reports, annual reports, publications, and other information required from the APCDIA.

• Assist the Director of APCDIA with developing and coordinating the strategic plan/initiatives for the Center.

• Share leadership responsibilities in the absence of the APCDIA Director upon their request.

• Create safe spaces for students to seek assistance and develop appropriate rapport with students. Coordinate referrals and interventions for tutoring, success coaching, and other support services; monitor follow-up and follow through with referrals and interventions.

• Foster coordination among student organizations supporting and celebrating Blackness on campus (e.g., fraternities/sororities, Latin American Student Organization, LASO, etc.).

• May be asked to supervise an undergraduate/graduate student aide.

• Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by the Director of the APCDIA.

Minimal Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years full-time experience in an urban, commuter college or university in student affairs or a related field.

• Experience advising Latinx/a/o students, individually and as members of student organizations, emphasizing identity development and leadership skills.

• Demonstrated experience working with various constituencies (academic and student affairs) to promote diversity initiatives and a deep understanding of issues related to cultural capital, race, ethnicity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and religious and spiritual backgrounds as well as their intersectionality.

• Demonstrated experience recruiting, managing, supervising, and evaluating student staff.

• Experience in an urban commuter college or university is preferred.

• Track record of upholding a vision promoting cross-identities collaboration, preferably at metropolitan, ethnically diverse, Hispanic Serving, Minority-Serving institutions, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

• Experience with various phases of program planning and assessment. Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in DEI, social justice education, training, and program assessment and evaluation.

• Advanced training and instruction experience using multiple modalities and delivery methods are preferred.

This position requires a background check.

Salary Range

Benefits

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit ourEmployee Benefitspage to learn more about our comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

Transcripts

Copies of unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts for all earned degrees will be required of candidates selected for final interviews.

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals.Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.