Associate Director of Student Inclusion & Belonging

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The Associate 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/a/x/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 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. The Office of Student Inclusion & Belonging is part of the Division of Justice, Equity, Belonging and Identity (JEBI), which exists in the context of a Jesuit Catholic, liberal arts, and highly residential college. The Associate Director reports to the Director of Student Inclusion & Belonging and supervises the Assistant Director of Student Inclusion & Belonging. The Office of Student Inclusion & Belonging works closely with the Office of Inclusive Excellence, also part of the JEBI Division.

Job Description

• Job Summary
  • The Associate 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/a/x/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 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. The Office of Student Inclusion & Belonging is part of the Division of Justice, Equity, Belonging and Identity (JEBI), which exists in the context of a Jesuit Catholic, liberal arts, and highly residential college. The Associate Director reports to the Director of Student Inclusion & Belonging and supervises the Assistant Director of Student Inclusion & Belonging. The Office of Student Inclusion & Belonging works closely with the Office of Inclusive Excellence, also part of the JEBI Division.
• 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 cultural organizations
    • Provide individual assistance and support to students
    • Refer students, faculty, and staff to appropriate campus supports when necessary, such as Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), the Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity, Student Campus Assessment, Response & Education (CARE) Team, and Human Resources, etc.
  • Program Implementation & Delivery
    • Support the planning of student-focused programs that come 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 Americ