DIRECTOR - BIPOC UNITY CENTER
Ithaca College

Job Info

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Job Summary:
Provide leadership and direction in creating and maintaining a campus environment that supports, reflects, and affirms equity, inclusion and belonging for BIPOC and First Generation students. Serve as director for 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. Work in collaboration with students, campus partners, alumni, staff, and faculty, to foster community through intersectional approaches.

Supervision:

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. This position provides direct supervision to the Associate Director and Assistant Director of the BIPOC Unity Center and provides indirect supervision to the Administrative Coordinator assigned to support the Student Equity, Inclusion and Belonging unit. 

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provide leadership and direction for the BIPOC Unity Center. 
2. 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, personal growth, and development.
3. Create ongoing assessments and program evaluations of student learning outcomes.
4. Cultivate and lead community building and community outreach efforts on behalf of the Center.
5. Provide crisis intervention, management, support, and referral to appropriate campus and community resources. 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. 
6. Support students who have experienced bias, discrimination, or harassment, and assist them in understanding and navigating reporting options. 
7. 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. 
8. Oversee the recruitment and supervision of professional staff and student employees of the Center.
9.  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. 
10. Serve as a First Generation Forward representative for Ithaca College
11. 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.
12. Lead the budget planning process for the Center and manage annual budget. 
13. Serve as a member of the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Life Leadership Team.

Qualifications: 

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 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 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;

 Preferred:

• previous experience supervising full-time staff; and
• experience with assessment and setting departmental goals.

Work Environment:
Nearly all work of the incumbent is carried out within a generally accessible, safe, indoor environment. The incumbent will be required to operate a personal computer and associated equipment as well as other office equipment used in day-to-day operations. The incumbent will be required to attend workshops, conferences and meetings on and off campus and during and after normal business hours. 

Encouragement to Apply:

As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. Job descriptions are aspirational; no candidate meets every criterion. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.  The successful candidate will have opportunities to grow professionally and contribute to the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Life to meet the needs of Ithaca College's students. 

This position is 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references. Questions about online applications should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000 or humanresources@ithaca.edu.  

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Hiring Range:

$77,000-$80,000  

We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employees with comprehensive benefits, including:
   * Healthcare including vision and dental
   * Generous Paid Time Off Policies
   * 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution 
   * EAP
   * Flexible Work Plans
   * Educational Benefits
   * Career-Enhancing Trainings
   * For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits-wellness

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