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Assistant Director of Inclusion & Advocacy

Job Overview

OFFICE

The Center for Inclusion and Advocacy welcomes all Loras students to celebrate and embrace diversity and culture in our community and beyond! The Center for Inclusion and Advocacy serves as a hub of cross-cultural communication and experience for identities that are marginalized including Black or African American, Latinx/a/o, First Generation, LGBTQIA+ identifying, and International students.

You can learn more about the office by checking out the website:

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Advocacy | Loras College

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Director of Inclusion and Advocacy- Success Initiatives will assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of initiatives designed to close equity gaps by increasing the retention, persistence and completion of Loras students from historically underrepresented populations. The assistant director will provide holistic advisement to a cohort of students who need assistance in achieving their academic and career goals. The coordinator will provide guidance and support via a variety of initiatives including personal coaching, academic mentoring, student organization advisement, etc.

In particular the role will oversee and manage all aspects of the First-Generation Scholars program at Loras College, a scholarship program for students who are the first in their family to work towards an undergraduate degree. In addition the role will advise 1-2 student organizations within the center. The student organizations embedded within the office includes Loras League of United Latin American Citizens, the Black Student Union, the Global Student Union, the LGBTQIA+ Alliance, or the Asian American and Pacific Islander student organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Aids in planning and facilitating of First Generation Scholars programs including it’s recruitment, implementation, and retention programmatic features.
• Advises the various identity focused student organization groups such as the Black Student Union, Loras LULAC, Loras Alliance (LGBTQIA+ affinity group), First Generation Student Advocacy, etc.
• Aid in selecting, training and evaluating coordinator student staff
• Coordinates development of the Center for Inclusion & Advocacy website and brochures.
• Assists with assessment of all programs within the Center for Inclusion and Advocacy
• Encourages student participation in college activities.
• Provides leadership development opportunities for students and facilitates leadership programs on campus.
• Provides support to the student organization system by monitoring fundraising, service projects, leadership training and compliance with college policies.
• Works closely with various college departments to coordinate event logistics. Responsible for office calendar of events and activities.
• Helps prepare budgets for the office including budgets for office initiatives and proposing new budget requests
• Supports the mission and vision of the College and respects the College's Catholic tradition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Competitiveness - Willingness to strive to get ahead or to finish projects.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Mission & Vision - Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission and Vision of Loras College.
• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor’s required, Masters in College Student Development, Student Affairs, or College Student Personnel Preferred

Experience:  Knowledge of theory and practices of college student development related to identity and inclusion.

Other Requirements:  Strong analytical skills.  Excellent organizational skills.  Excellent oral and written communication abilities.  Solid interpersonal and supervisory abilities.  Skilled in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite.  Ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends, particularly with programming and activities.  Demonstrated effective in budget management, facilities supervision, computer systems and staff and student development.

Loras College is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an educational and work environment that is inclusive, rich in diversity, and supportive of all students, faculty and staff. Individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE. Applicants must go to: https://loras.applicantpool.com/jobs  to apply. Please upload: your letter of application and resume. The finalist will need to pass a background check before receiving a written employment offer.