Position Information

Posting Number S00198P
Position Title Assistant Director of Student Diversity Programs
Department Campus Life
Position Status Full-Time
Position Type Regular
Months per Year 12 Months
Work hours
Start Date (For temporary positions only)
End Date (For temporary positions only)
Position Band/Level 140 = AP28
Pay Range $47,000 - $55,000 commensurate with experience
Will Letters of Recommendation be required from references? No

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Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Student Diversity Programs is a full-time, 12-month position. As a member of Campus Life & Engagement Team within the division of Student Affairs, the Assistant Director will assist the Director of Student Diversity Programs with the daily operations of the Office of Student Diversity Programs (OSDP). This position exists to provide and market opportunities for students to participate in diversity and cultural programming that are consistent with student development and cultural identity theory based learning outcomes. The Assistant Director is responsible for creating, implementing, marketing, and assessing diversity program initiatives as well as developing and implementing cross-cultural programming for all students with an emphasis on sexuality and gender identity with an intersectional and global lens. This position requires flexibility to work nights and weekends. The Assistant Director serves as a co-advisor for OSDP clubs and organizations, assists in the creation and advising of a peer diversity training and advocacy organization and is responsible for the direct supervision of OSDP Student Team Members/student staff under federal work-study position requirements. This position works in partnership with colleagues within Student Affairs and across the College to enhance a growing sense of community by fostering students' awareness and appreciation of differences on a diverse campus.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related/similar field. Other ideal qualifications are: Strong understanding of sexuality and gender identity college student development with an intersectional and global context. Proven experience working with ethnically and culturally diverse students or populations preferably in a college or university setting. Demonstrated program development, event planning and management experience. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills. Ability to develop, implement, and interpret policies and procedures. Ability to offer consultation to colleagues surrounding diversity and LGBTQ related issues. Capacity to interact effectively with individuals at all levels. Knowledge of standard office applications.

A collaborative and team building approach. Knowledge of presentation and assessment based programs (e.g. PowerPoint, Qualtrics, Google Forms, Survey Monkey); comfortable with the use of technology including Microsoft Office applications, publication software, and social media.

Candidates are asked to include a diversity statement or description of how they would engage and sustain Skidmore College's commitment to diversity and inclusion in their application materials.

Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related/similar field. At least 2 years experience in the field.

Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands (For Union Positions Only)
EEO Statement
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

Special Instructions to Applicant
To be considered for this position, please fill out an online application and attach the following documents: cover letter, resume and list of three references to include name, title, company, email address and telephone number of three professional references.

Documents must be attached through the application system. If you encounter difficulty, please contact Human Resources at: careers@skidmore.edu or 518 580.5800.

Posting Information

Posting Date 01/18/2019
Open Until Filled
Closing Date
Quicklink for Posting http://careers.skidmore.edu/postings/2582

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Where did you first learn about this position?
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education
   • Indeed.com
   • Inside Higher Education
   • LinkedIn
   • New York State Department of Labor
   • Saratoga Chamber of Commerce
   • Saratogian
   • Scholarly Hires
   • Skidmore Website
   • Times Union
   • Twitter
   • Career Fair
   • Invited by Department to Apply
   • Professional Conference
   • Professional journal/publication
   • Referred by Skidmore Employee
   • Other
2. * Do you have at least a Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a similar field?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
   • 0-1
   • 1
   • 2
   • 3
   • 4
   • 5
   • 6
   • 7+

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. List of Three References

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Other
3. Diversity Statement

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