Assistant Director

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master's and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit The Office of Intercultural Engagement (OIE) is a part of the Division of Student Affairs. OIE provides many varied opportunities for all UNCG students to have active and meaningful interactions within, and among, and across different areas. Programs and services are designed to reach all students and to develop intercultural competence and a sophisticated understanding of intersectionality. OIE also works with many other departments to promote intercultural competence, inclusion, access, and equity for all community members.

Ihre Aufgaben

The Assistant Director is part of the team of dedicated professionals in the Office of Intercultural Engagement and reports to the Director of that office. This position focuses on coordinating peer education programming to a diverse student body and supporting historically underrepresented students through social, educational, and holistic wellness initiatives. The Assistant Director will work in collaboration with a host of colleagues across the campus to achieve unit, division, and campus equity, diversity, and inclusion goals. The Assistant Director is responsible for a variety of programs including Safe Zone and Trans Zone workshops, Pride Month, APIDA Month, Prism Mentoring, Gender and Sexuality Peer Educators, and Social Justice Peer Educators.

The Assistant Director will supervise two graduate assistants. The Assistant Director will provide mentoring, professional development, and oversight for the graduate assistants' assigned areas of programming.

Skills such as collaborative leadership, cultural program development and assessment, organizing complex and strategic operational processes, identifying and implementing innovative solutions, identifying and addressing institutional barriers to student retention and graduation, enhancing optimal support for diversity, teamwork, communication, and effective decision-making are essential to the successful completion of these duties., Key Responsibility Student Support Essential Tasks

• Work with students to advise, mentor, educate, and support their success as students and graduates who are prepared to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion as active participants in society.

  Percentage Of Time 30 Key Responsibility Programming Essential Tasks

• Plan, implement, manage budgets, and effectively assess programming areas pertaining to social justice support, education, and outreach.

  Percentage Of Time 15 Key Responsibility Student Advocacy Essential Tasks

• Guide, advise, and collaborate with current student groups in creation of new social justice initiatives.

  Percentage Of Time 15 Key Responsibility Supervision Essential Tasks

• Supervise two graduate assistants who will be tasked with supporting the mission of the office.

  Percentage Of Time 10 Key Responsibility Professional Engagement Essential Tasks

• Maintain, develop, and share current knowledge of research and best practices in fields pertaining to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%). Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - O, Hand Movement-Grasping - O, Holding - O, Finger Dexterity - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - F, Walking - O, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - R Work Environment Inside - F, Outside - O

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References

Optional Documents

Ihr Profil

• Master's degree in Student Personnel Services, Higher Education, or a closely related field of study, from a regionally accredited institution

• Experience and proven ability developing, implementing and assessing successful programs and initiatives directly related to this position with a diverse student population that contribute to enhanced sense of belonging in a higher education setting

• Demonstrated success working effectively with diverse groups (including, but not limited to race, ethnicity, ability, gender identity, etc.)

• Proven understanding and ability to create an inclusive environment and promote cultural competency in a University setting

• Demonstrated integrity, initiative, dependability, openness, teamwork, a positive attitude

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

• Proven ability to address the needs of student groups and staff and promote a positive campus culture and community,

• Two or more years, Post-Master's degree, of directly related experience in Student Affairs

• Demonstrated awareness of current theory and practice focused on LGBTQIA+ and Pan-Asian issues related to postsecondary education.

• Experience implementing programs and services in higher education and an understanding of best practices for student belonging and a sense of community

• Experience supervising graduate staff

• Experience with administering budgets in Higher Education

Kontakt

UNCG Human Resources UNC Greensboro 723 Kenilworth St. Greensboro, NC 27402-6170 Telephone 336.334.5009 Fax 336.334.5585