Apply now Job no: 541347
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: San Diego
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Join Our Team as the Director of the Black Resource Center!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of underrepresented students? Do you have a vision for creating an inclusive and supportive environment? San Diego State University is looking for a dynamic leader to helm our Black Resource Center (BRC).
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Vision: Drive the mission and strategic goals of the BRC, fostering a vibrant and supportive community for Black students.
- Innovative Programs: Develop and implement programs that enhance Black student outreach, academic success, leadership, and professional development.
- Mentorship & Advising: Serve as a mentor and advisor to students, providing guidance and support to help them thrive.
- Community Engagement: Represent SDSU in external community and governmental organizations, advocating for Black student needs and concerns.
- Program Development: Design and deliver programs that promote leadership development, equity, and multicultural education, addressing the intersectionality of identities.
- Awareness & Advocacy: Promote Black excellence and student concerns through events, written materials, and campus-wide committees.
- Supervise Staff: Lead and support the BRC team, including the Assistant Director, Faculty Scholar, Coordinator, and student staff.
- Fiduciary Oversight: Ensure financial responsibility and compliance with SDSU and CSU policies.
- Assessment & Evaluation: Develop tools to assess BRC programs and learning outcomes, continuously improving our offerings.
- Diversity Initiatives: Support and contribute to campus diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in the recruitment and retention of underrepresented student populations.
- Creative Solutions: Address communication challenges, emerging issues, and public relations with innovative strategies.
- High Impact Practices: Facilitate meaningful relationships between students and Black faculty/staff through research opportunities, study abroad programs, internships, and mentoring.
Join us in making a lasting impact on the Black student experience at San Diego State University. Apply today to become the Director of the Black Resource Center and lead our efforts in fostering a thriving, inclusive community!
Position Information
- Full-time, at-will role, offering comprehensive benefits.
- Position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
- Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
- The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Africana Studies, Ethnic Studies, Cultural Studies, Women’s Studies, or a related field.
- 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience providing student services.
- 5 years of experience promoting diversity and inclusion in higher education or a similarly complex organization.
- Experience managing staff and/or student teams.
Key Qualifications
- Considerable knowledge of student and leadership development theory, identity development models, group and individual behavior principles, and implications for practice.
- Documented experience developing and coordinating programs and events.
- Knowledge, sensitivity, and understanding of the social, political, personal, and cross-cultural needs of Black students.
- Ability to collaborate and work with other units regarding issues of diversity and community.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with key senior management, faculty, and administrators regarding issues that impact Black students.
- Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and excellent judgment in responding to conversational, sensitive, and/or emotional issues and situations.
- Knowledge and experience working with diverse Black populations, including undocumented students and students from varied national origins.
- Experience working from anti-racist, queer, and feminist frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to apply power, privilege, and inequity concepts to create safe working environments for minoritized students, faculty, and staff.
- Track record operating with an anti-oppression framework and an anti-deficit lens.
- Ability to understand and navigate a dynamic campus culture.
Compensation and Benefits
At San Diego State University, we value our team members and offer a competitive salary that reflects your qualifications and experience. But that’s just the beginning! Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being and work-life balance:
- Generous Leave Benefits: Enjoy 15 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and 12 sick days per year.
- Retirement Security: Benefit from a CalPERS defined benefit pension plan, with reciprocity with the UC Retirement Plan, plus retiree healthcare benefits.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access a variety of health, dental, and vision plans at no or low cost to you.
- Educational Opportunities: Take advantage of the California State University system fee reduction program for yourself or a qualified dependent.
- Voluntary Benefits: Opt into additional benefits like Auto & Home Insurance, Life and Disability Insurances, a Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, and the ScholarShare 529 Plan for college savings.
The expected salary for this position ranges from $80,000 to $89,256 per year.
Diversity and Community at SDSU
At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. SDSU, a Hispanic-Serving and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution residing on Kumeyaay land, is known for its long-standing efforts advancing diversity and inclusion.
We commit to the equitable diversification of both students and employees and to providing and enhancing the ability of our students to contribute to community-minded diversity initiatives. Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement.
SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.
Supplemental Information
Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on August 7, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by August 6, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
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SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Rachael Stalmann at rstalmann@sdsu.edu.
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