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Assistant Director, Student Belonging and Inclusion
College of the Holy CrossUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Aug 2025
💰 $59,000/yr($55,000/yr – $59,000/yr)
About the role
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Student Inclusion & Belonging is responsible for services and programs that promote development along the intersections of identity, support the success of students from historically marginalized backgrounds (e.g., Black/African American, Latino/Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander/Desi, Indigenous/Native American, LGBTQIA+ students, and first-generation students), and promote meaningful dialogue and engagement across identity-based differences with the goal of promoting and enhancing cultural humility. This position–one of two Assistant Director roles in the Division of Justice, Equity, Belonging and Identity (JEBI)–is designed to work with various divisions and departments across campus (e.g. Student Development, Academic Affairs, Athletics, College Chaplains, Career Development, Title IX & Equal Opportunity, etc.) to provide outreach, programming, consultation, and services that are responsive to the full spectrum of students and their needs. JEBI exists in the context of a Jesuit Catholic, liberal arts, and highly residential college. The Assistant Director reports to the Director of Student Inclusion & Belonging and will work closely with the Director of Inclusive Excellence.
The Assistant Director of Student Inclusion & Belonging is responsible for services and programs that promote development along the intersections of identity, support the success of students from historically marginalized backgrounds (e.g., Black/African American, Latino/Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander/Desi, Indigenous/Native American, LGBTQIA+ students, and first-generation students), and promote meaningful dialogue and engagement across identity-based differences with the goal of promoting and enhancing cultural humility. This position–one of two Assistant Director roles in the Division of Justice, Equity, Belonging and Identity (JEBI)–is designed to work with various divisions and departments across campus (e.g. Student Development, Academic Affairs, Athletics, College Chaplains, Career Development, Title IX & Equal Opportunity, etc.) to provide outreach, programming, consultation, and services that are responsive to the full spectrum of students and their needs. JEBI exists in the context of a Jesuit Catholic, liberal arts, and highly residential college. The Assistant Director reports to the Director of Student Inclusion & Belonging and will work closely with the Director of Inclusive Excellence.
Major Areas of Responsibility
- Outreach, Support, and Response
- Participate in campus-wide initiatives and collaborations with key campus stakeholders to help foster collaboration, including committees and working groups assigned by the Director
- Collaborate with colleagues in the JEBI Division to support co-curricular programming across the College
- Assist in responding to time-sensitive campus issues that require community-wide processing of bias incidents
- Be a visible and recognizable presence on campus by attending events sponsored by the cultural organizations
- Provide individual assistance and support to students
- Refer students, faculty, and staff to appropriate campus supports such as Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), the Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity, and Student Case Manager when necessary.
Program Implementation & Delivery
- Support the planning of student-focused programs that comes from the JEBI Division that have a specific focus on the development, affirmation, and support of students from historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups (i.e. Black/African American, Latino/Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander/Desi, Indigenous/Native American), LGBTQIA+ students, and first-generation students
- Support the planning of special events hosted by the JEBI Division
- In collaboration with a staff member from Academic Services and Learning Resources (ASLR), implement and administer the Mentor Program, including recruiting and supervising student mentors, maintaining the budget, recruiting participants, and organizing community-building events
- Support the Director in administering the Odyssey Program, a pre-orientation program for students from historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups and first-generation students, including recruiting and supervising student mentors, maintaining the budget, recruiting participants, and planning an effective experience
- Co-lead the implementation and planning of support/engagement of Odyssey participants; developing programs that encourage students to find their voice, support students as they learn to lead from the intersections of their identities, and coach students through transitional milestones
Lead the implementation and planning of first-generation student outreach and support:
- Serve as a resource and referral agent of all students with particular attention to the needs of first-generation students
- Maintain ongoing knowledge of information relevant to the campus regarding first-generation students
- Provide support, guidance, and advisement to HCF1RST Scholars, a recognized student organization (RSO) celebrating and supporting first-generation students
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the College’s involvement with FirstGen Forward, an initiative of NASPA and the Suder Foundation
- Chair and convene the First-Generation Success Committee, which includes membership from campus partners who support first-generation initiatives and develop first-generation programming
- In collaboration with a staff member from ASLR, provide general support to members of the Delta Omicron chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha (or Tri-Alpha), a national honor society for first-generation college students, including the planning and implementing of the annual Tri-Alpha indu
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