University-Student Union at California State University, Los Angeles Looking for Assistant Director, Cross Cultural Centers Full Time

Work week class:
Exempt

Work schedule: 5/40 hours to be arranged

Mandated reporter: Limited
reporter

Weekends/evenings: Required, as needed

Annual rate: $65,520 – $75,000

General Statement:

The Assistant Director of the Cross Cultural Centers (CCC) will assist in the daily
administration and supervision of the department and its four resource centers – Asian Pacific Islander Student Resource Center,
Chicana/o Latina/o Student Resource Center, Pan African Student Resource Center, and Gender and Sexuality Resource Center. The Assistant
Director will also be responsible for the implementation, evaluation, and assessment of CCC programs, events, resources, and services;
leadership development for CCC staff and affiliated student organizations; integration of academic success and identity initiatives; and
special projects as assigned. The Assistant Director will also have direct responsibility to coordinate all programs and staffing of the
Chicana/o Latina/o Student Resource Center.

Responsible To: Director, Cross Cultural Centers

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree required in higher education/student affairs, ethnic or cultural
  studies, psychology, or another related field.

• Two to five years of professional experience in cross cultural and social
  justice higher education settings required; graduate assistant or student assistant work experience in a cross cultural/gender & sexuality
  center considered.

• Cultural competency and awareness of the concerns, pressures, and inequities of women, people of
  color, undocumented communities, queer and gender-fluid communities, and other marginalized student groups are required.

• Knowledge of and commitment to the principles of student development, higher education, identity development, social justice,
  intersectionality, inclusion, and equity are required.

• Well-versed in current issues and practice related to ethnicity,
  race, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, class, and other significant aspects of identity required.

• Organization and coordination skills required.

• Knowledge of and skill in budgeting, fiscal management, and reporting
  required.

• Oral and written communication skills required.

• Ability to motivate and work closely with
  students, student organizations, and professional peers required.

• Social media, public relations, and promotion skills are
  preferred.

• Computer and technology skills preferred.

• Experience in training, advocacy, and development
  preferred.

Essential Duties:

• Provide direct coordination of the Chicana/o Latina/o
  Student Resource Center, its programs, and supervision of its student staff and planning efforts.

• Provide management and
  guidance for social media, marketing, and promotions.

• Provide overall leadership in the daily administration of the CCC
  and supervision of 1 – 2 resource centers and their teams.

• Supervise 1 -2 professional staff, and provide guidance and
  support to their program/resource center teams, programs, and ideas.

• Develop programs, prepare contracts, communicate
  with speakers and performers, schedule venues and audio/visual equipment, prepare graphics requests, and develop publicity strategies for
  events.

• Develop and implement culturally relevant initiatives to support retention and academic success.

• Develop leadership opportunities, retreats, and workshops on equity, inclusion, and student success.

• Collaborate with
  faculty, staff, and students across campus to develop programs, events, and services that bridge in-class and out-of-class learning
  experiences.

• Prepare annual programming and services reports, including outcomes assessment, and evaluation tools and
  data.

• Monitor budgets for specific programs and services, including student program budgets.

• Attend
  daytime, evening, and weekend events to ensure successful implementation of programs.

• Provide informal
  advising and direct assistance to culturally focused student organizations affiliated with the CCC.

• Participate in the
  resource center, University-Student Union, and University meetings as needed.

• Develop working relationships with social
  justice, cultural, and gender/sexuality-focused community organizations.

• Coordinate planning processes for the Cultural
  Graduate Celebrations sponsored by CCC.

• Facilitate diversity, equity, and anti-oppression professional development for
  CCC, U-SU, and University departments, offices, and student organizations as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Closing Date: The review of applications will begin on November 27, 2023, and continue until the position is
filled. 

A completed application, resume, and cover letter should be emailed to [email protected]

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