Northwestern University Evanston , IL 60201
Posted 1 week ago
Department: Campus Inclusion & Community
Salary/Grade: EXS/6
The mission of Campus Inclusion and Community (CIC) at Northwestern University is to work collaboratively with the university community to cultivate inclusive learning environments through the intentional engagement with difference. Learn more about Campus Inclusion and Community here: https://www.northwestern.edu/inclusion/about-us/index.html
About Student Affairs: By pursuing justice, equity, and belonging, Student Affairs cultivates student programs, services, and skills; disrupts barriers; and partners across Northwestern and neighboring communities to create an inclusive culture in which all students can thrive. Learn more about the Division of Student Affairs here: https://www.northwestern.edu/studentaffairs/about/
Job Summary:
The Assistant Director of Student Enrichment Services (SES) reports directly to the Associate Director of SES and is responsible for first-generation, lower income (FGLI), and/or undocumented/DACA student programming. In collaboration with the Associate Director, the Assistant Director will develop programming utilizing research and best practices focused on FGLI student success (including but not limited to research on intersectionality, identity-development, self-efficacy, stereotype threat, and sense of belonging). The Assistant Director will also manage, execute, and assess the Compass Mentorship Program, a cohort-based, year-long peer mentorship program that connects incoming FGLI students with trained 2nd, 3rd, 4th year student mentors. The Assistant Director will also assist with aspects of the Summer Academic Workshop, a pre-enrollment program for incoming FGLI students. SES is one of five units that make up Campus Inclusion and Community (CIC) and provides support to over 1,000 students/year.
Note: Evening and weekend events occur throughout the year.
Workplace Flexibility: This position is eligible to work remotely up to 2 days per week.
Pay Range: The salary range for the Assistant Director of Student Enrichment Services position is $60,000-$62,000 annually, depending on experience, skills, and internal equity.
Required Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter
Priority Application Deadline: Monday, July 15, 2024
Principal Accountabilities:
Events 30%
Program Development 20%
Supervises creation of components, including curriculum development, lectures, conferences, seminars, support groups, etc.
Provides oversight to the Compass Mentorship Program
Supervises Compass Graduate Assistant
Supervise 8 Compass Peer Mentors
Develop goals for Compass Workshops and support graduate assistant and peer mentors in implementation
Develop assessment for Compass
Provides oversight to the leadership development of Compass Mentors
Develop goals for ongoing training through the academic year
Develop curriculum for ongoing training through the academic year including the fall retreat
Coordinate logistics associated with the fall retreat
Assist with the Summer Academic Workshop (SAW)
Coordinate Opening and Closing Events
Assist with logistics associated to the recruitment and arrival of SAW participants
Lead SAW workshops
Support SAW Counselor Training
Works in collaboration with Associate Director to develop FGLI programming
Build curriculum based on class-year and proven student success models/frameworks
Assist with and create outreach programming for FGLI students
Oversees the expansion of SES One Form in coordination with the Senior Director and Associate Director of SES.
Manages relationships with partners, foundations, etc. and coordinates logistical support
Foster purposeful partnerships and serve on various committees within the Division of Student Affairs and across the university, including academic entities, to create interdisciplinary efforts in support of student success and social justice
Partner with staff, faculty, and administrators to share trends, provide and receive information, and stay updated on academic and co-curricular resources, supports, programs, and changes.
Build relationships across campus and refer mentors and mentees to resources and services
Collaborate with SES program assistant to onboard new One Form partners
Student Support 20%
Manages recruitment, application evaluation, interview, selection and notification of students or participants.
Manage the recruitment and selection of Compass Peer Mentors and SAW Counselors
Participate in the recruitment and selection of the Compass GA
Recruit and select a SAW GA
Recruit and select student to serve as SAW Coordinators
Assist with walk-in student inquiries and responding to outreach regarding finding community, identity development, and navigating leadership opportunities
Evaluation 10%
Communication, Outreach and Recruitment 10%
Creates and implements program/project brand identity and marketing and advertising strategy
Oversee the marketing for Compass Mentors and SAW Counselors
Create and implement student facing communication strategy for SES One Form
Ensures that all advertising and marketing materials accurately represent programs
Oversee all content being distributed on social media and in newsletters and list serves about the Compass Mentor and SAW Counselor position
Develops student facing content about the SES One Form
Budget and Financials 5%
Strategic Planning 5%
Minimum Qualifications:
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Benefits: At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Work-Life and Wellness: Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth and Development: Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.
Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness. More information can be found on the COVID-19 and Campus Updates webpage.
The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.
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