Assistant/Associate Director of Retention & Evaluation
University of Illinois

Assistant/Associate Director of Retention & Evaluation

Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Job Summary
Assist in the development, implementation, coordination, and assessment of retention programs, services, and activities for the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (BNAACC) that educate and promote a campus-wide understanding of Black history, contributions, and issues/challenges of importance to Black communities. Assist with advising and providing leadership training for Black students and student groups.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Job Summary

Assist in the development, implementation, coordination and assessment of retention programs, services, and activities for the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (BNAACC) that educate and promote a campus-wide understanding of Black history, contributions, and issues/challenges of importance to Black communities. Serve as primary supervisor for BNAACC student interns and assume responsibility for the center in the absence of the Director.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Duties & Responsibilities

Targeted Retention

• Serve as the primary advisor for BNAACC's signature retention initiative, the 100 STRONG Program; supervise a board of student leaders; assess the program's impact; modify the curriculum as needed; utilize culturally relevant and evidence-based retention practices to inform the work of 100 STRONG.
• Serve as the lead organizer for BNAACC's pre-orientation program, the Circuit; develop a curriculum that aligns with the Illinois Strategic plan and uses evidence-based best practices and benchmarks.
• Coordinate and promote the annual campus-wide Black Congratulatory celebration. This includes the planning and implementation of the program by leading the student committee.

Supervision

• Serve as a co-supervisor for the BNAACC Interns. Coordinate the recruitment, hiring, training, teaching, supervision, and evaluation of student interns.
• Provide professional learning experiences (leadership retreats/trainings) that enable student interns to develop the personal and professional skills needed to thrive in a diverse society.
• Advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters (e.g. identity exploration) and provide appropriate recommendations and referrals.
• Determine appropriate course of action and proper technique to utilize while engaging with students in problem solving, professional boundaries, and conflict resolution skills.

Cultural Programming, Workshops & Trainings

• Develop, maintain, and collaborate with other units and campus/community partners to develop programs that encompass various intersecting identities across the Black diaspora (e.g. ability, sexuality, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, immigrations, religions, etc.).
• Develop, create and/or maintain curriculum and resource development for BNAACC trainings/presentations.
• Collaborate with La Casa Cultural Latina to convene and lead the planning and implementation of the Black and Latinx Summit, serving as the Co-Advisor for the summit committee.

Assessment, Evaluation & Archive

• Oversee ongoing evaluation of programs and activities.
• Maintain and archive documentation/files on all events; including but not limited to program flyers and marketing, photo/video, etc. with the Illinois Student Life Archives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Administrative

• Maintain and develop BNAACC communications (i.e. BNAACC Newsletter, BNAACC Digital Sign, and BNAACC email inboxes).
• Assist with semesterly reporting.
• Other duties as assigned

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Duties & Responsibilities

Targeted Retention

• Serve as the primary advisor for BNAACC's signature retention initiative, the 100 STRONG Program; supervise a board of student leaders; assess the program's impact; modify the curriculum as needed; utilize culturally relevant and evidence-based retention practices to inform the work of 100 STRONG.
• Serve as the lead organizer for BNAACC's pre-orientation program, the Circuit; develop a curriculum that aligns with the Illinois Strategic plan and uses evidence-based best practices and benchmarks.
• Co-coordinate the Black Leadership Organization Coalition ( The B.L.O.C) - a group of Presidents and Vice-Presidents of various student organizations. Advise and mentor the student organization leaders in strategic planning, goal setting, and effective leadership practices.
• Coordinate and promote the annual campus-wide Black Congratulatory celebration. This includes the planning and implementation of the program by leading the student committee.

Supervision

• Serve as a co-supervisor for the BNAACC Interns. Coordinate the recruitment, hiring, training, teaching, supervision, and evaluation of student interns.
• Provide professional learning experiences (leadership retreats/trainings) that enable student interns to develop the personal and professional skills needed to thrive in a diverse society.
• In the absence of the Director, the Associate Director may assume responsibility and provide management for BNAACC operations.
• Advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters (e.g. identity exploration) and provide appropriate recommendations and referrals.
• Determine appropriate course of action and proper technique to utilize while engaging with students in problem solving, professional boundaries, and conflict resolution skills.

Cultural Programming, Workshops & Trainings

• Spearhead the development of culturally responsive and interdisciplinary programs, workshops and trainings that highlight and appreciate Black cultures/ identities/ communities for Black students and the campus within a local and global context.
• Develop, maintain, and collaborate with other units and campus/community partners to develop programs that encompass various intersecting identities across the Black diaspora (e.g. ability, sexuality, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, immigrations, religions, etc.).
• Develop, create and/or maintain curriculum and resource development for BNAACC trainings/presentations.
• Collaborate with La Casa Cultural Latina to convene and lead the planning and implementation of the Black and Latinx Summit, serving as the Co-Advisor for the summit committee.

Assessment, Evaluation & Archive

• Develop and maintain assessment and evaluation tools. Utilize emergent data to improve and expand services, educational opportunities, and to inform stakeholder's knowledge of the BNAACC's progress.
• Oversee ongoing evaluation of programs and activities.
• Maintain and archive documentation/files on all events; including but not limited to program flyers and marketing, photo/video, etc. with the Illinois Student Life Archives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Administrative

• Maintain and develop BNAACC communications (i.e. BNAACC Newsletter, BNAACC Digital Sign, and BNAACC email inboxes).
• Assist with semesterly reporting
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Physical Demands
Some evenings and weekends are required as needed.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of work experience in diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Demonstrated experience providing leadership development and training opportunities.
• Experience coordinating cultural, social, educational and/or social justice programs focused on Black students and/or staff/faculty.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Experience in workshop and program creation and facilitation.
• Professional experience advising and creating leadership development opportunities for students and/or organizations.
• Experience in making and presenting data-driven decisions in support of student success, inclusion, and belonging.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of work experience working in diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Demonstrated supervision and equity-centered training experience.
• Experience coordinating cultural, social, educational and/or social justice programs focused on Black students and/or staff/faculty.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree in higher education administration, college student personnel, the humanities, counseling, or related field.

Experience:

• Experience in workshop and curriculum development.
• Professional experience advising and creating leadership development opportunities for students and/or organizations.
• Experience in formative and summative assessment and evaluation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (ASSISTANT & ASSOCIATE)

• Ability to demonstrate a high level of cultural community care.
• Good independent judgment, initiative, and flexibility to adapt to students' and center operational needs.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy.
• Collaborating with and managing key stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Exceptional skills in leadership, time management, and program/workshop facilitation.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy, problem-solving, professional boundaries, and conflict resolution skills.
• Working knowledge of various assessment, data management, and visualization tools.
• Ability to manage a large workload and prioritize competing deadlines.
• Aptitude for attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to think creatively and show initiative to solve problems and improve working procedures.
• Specific knowledge (history, culture, identities, etc.) of Black communities.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 - Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 8/19/2024. Salary range for the Assistant Director: $56,000 - $62,000; Associate Director: $75,000 - $82,000.

Please Note: This position is unable to support candidates who require work authorization sponsorship.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information.

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please make sure to upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references when applying . Additionally, if you have your transcripts please upload those as well.In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Keri Collins at keric@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1025308
Job Category: Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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