Director, BIPOC Unity Center - Tenders Global
Post a Tender/Job for Free

Director, BIPOC Unity Center

Ithaca College

tendersglobal.net


Details

Posted: 07-Mar-24

Location: Ithaca, New York

Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000 to $73,000

Categories:

Affirmative Action/Diversity
Staff/Administrative

Employment Type:

Full-time

Organization Type:

Higher Education Institution

Job Summary
Oversee the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Unity Center in the development and implementation of programs, events, scholarships, and services that support BIPOC and First Gen students on campus. Provide leadership and direction in creating and maintaining a campus environment that supports, reflects, and affirms equity, inclusion and belonging for BIPOC and First Gen students, in collaboration with students, campus partners, alumni, staff, and faculty, while serving as an institutional resource. Serve as a primary liaison to the college in creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable campus environment for students who are serviced through the office (academic, residential, co-curricular, social), and foster community through intersectional approaches.

Supervision
This position provides guidance, direction and supervision to the Associate Director and Assistant Director of the BIPOC Unity Center, and provides some guidance and direction to the Administrative Coordinator assigned to support the Student Equity, Inclusion and Belonging unit. This position reports to the Executive Director of Student Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, and is a member of the leadership team in Student Affairs and Campus Life. 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership and direction for the BIPOC Unity Center. Determine the scope and nature of the Center’s services and develop strategic plans. Direct involvement and guidance of the core branches of the BIPOC Unity Center, including the Ithaca Achievement Program (IAP), Martin Luther King Scholars Program (MLK Scholars), and the Ithaca First Generation Center (First Gen).
  • Design, implement, and promote educational, cultural, and social programs and services offered through the BIPOC Unity Center that foster students’ academic success and personal growth and development. Develop and implement strategies to offer college-wide services to enhance the campus community’s understanding and appreciation of BIPOC and First Gen students, cultures and themes.
  • Provide assistance to and advocacy for BIPOC and First Gen students through outreach programs, support, and community building. Create a program structure offering learning and engagement opportunities that increase awareness, equity, and inclusion, and foster community for BIPOC and First Gen students. Provide consultation regarding BIPOC and First Gen. themes to leadership of student organizations (Students of Color Coalition/BIPOC cultural and identity-based student organizations) and faculty/staff advisors of BIPOC and First Gen themed student organizations. 
  • Plan, develop and launch ongoing assessments and program evaluations of student learning outcomes. Make necessary modifications to respond to changing student and college needs.
  • Cultivate and lead alumni, parent/family, and community outreach efforts on behalf of the Center.
  • Provide crisis intervention, management, support, and referral to appropriate campus and community resources. Serve as a resource on BIPOC student and First Gen student issues for the campus community including students, prospective students, staff, faculty, alumni, donors, and other campus and community programs as appropriate. As part of the role to support and advocate for our BIPOC student and First Gen communities, this position serves as a Title IX confidential resource for students, faculty and staff. 
  • Support students who have experienced bias, discrimination or harassment, and assist them in understanding and navigating reporting options. Work in collaboration with College departments to develop and implement strategies to monitor and respond to issues and concerns affecting the quality of life for BIPOC and First Gen students and communities. 
  • Oversee the recruitment, selection, training, and provide guidance, direction, and supervision to professional staff and student employees of the Center, and as opportunities arise, to interns, students in practicum placements, and professional staff in auxiliary placements in the Center. 
  •  Develop and sustain successful collaborative initiatives, and partnerships with other offices to advocate for equity in educational spaces at the intersections of multiple minoritized identities. Collaborate with academic and student affairs offices such as the Center for Student Engagement and New Student & Transition Programs. Collaborate with Admission, Center for Student Success, and other campus partners in recruitment and retention efforts of BIPOC and First Gen students. In collaboration with the Center for Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, provide consultation and professional development for staff in offices such as Public Safety and Residential Life. Serve as a First Generation Forward representative for Ithaca College.
  • Plan and coordinate college wide annual BIPOC student and First Gen themed events such as Jumpstart, MLK Week, Intercultural Career Panel/IC Voices, and the annual Senior Leadership Awards Ceremony.
  • Lead the budget planning process for the Center and administer its annual budget. Prepare and submit budget recommendations; monitor, verify, and oversee reconciliation of expenditure of budgeted funds. Oversee the purchase and acquisition of capital equipment. Manage Center budget.
  • Serve as a member of the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Life Leadership Team attending bi-weekly meetings and leadership team retreats. Assist in setting strategic goals for the division and support divisional assessment efforts. This position reports to Executive Director for Student Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, and collaborates with the offices under this umbrella.

    • Required:
    Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education administration, or other related field and a minimum of five years professional experience in student affairs, intercultural affairs, or a related area and:

    • previous experience in BIPOC student program development/student services at a college, university or community agency
    • demonstrated leadership experience, budget management skills, collaboration skills, strong written and verbal communication skills
    • extensive knowledge about ways systems of oppression impact students of racially minoritized groups in higher education, and the challenges and opportunities facing BIPOC and First Generation students in higher education
    • knowledge of and commitment educational equity and cultural humility, and working with students through an intersectional lens
    • experience creating and implementing successful, innovative, educational programming 
    • ability to engage effectively with diverse constituencies, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members
    • ability to take initiative, problem solve, exercise sound judgement, manage multiple priorities and work independently, with accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through
    • ability to work evenings and weekends supporting campus events are required.

    Preferred:

    • previous experience supervising and developing supervision of full-time staff 
    • experience with assessment and setting departmental goals

    Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs
    About Ithaca College
    At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of 6,500 students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. Our strategic plan, IC 20/20, positions us to offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age.
    We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. We encourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff, providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements.
    We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel.
    Nestled in the heart of New York State’s scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city ce…nter. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger’s as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.
    To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at ithaca.edu.
    Show more
    Show less
    Connections working at Ithaca College
    More Jobs from This Employer
    https://main.hercjobs.org/jobs/19846549/director-bipoc-unity-center
    Return to Search Results

    View or Apply
    To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover/motivation letter where (tendersglobal.net) you saw this job posting.

    Related Jobs

    Showing 1 - 4 of 18868 jobs
    Job Location