"Assistant Director, Advocacy and Outreach"

Job Details

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Job Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Advocacy & Outreach- Office of Student Belonging, the Assistant Director assists the Director with managing the programming and educational initiatives within Advocacy & Outreach with the focus on three key areas including Queer programming, Cultural programming, Spirituality and Beliefs. The Assistant Director assists in coordinating advocacy, access, diversity and inclusion activities and works closely with students, staff, administration, faculty, and others to positively influence student development. This role leads and inspires students to be inclusive community leaders, fostering spaces that celebrate identity, encourage belonging, and support holistic development through an asset-based framework.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Director with daily management of Advocacy & Outreach to support program development, activity implementation, and budgeting pertaining to programming,
• Design and deliver training, workshops and campus wide educational initiatives focused on inclusion, belonging and advocacy for the campus community.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate student staff and volunteer peer leaders; manage training, hiring and disciplinary action.
• Lead outreach and marketing activities in order to increase the visibility of the initiatives within Advocacy & Outreach.
• Lead the development of and educate the community on key initiatives for inclusion and belonging across multiple intersecting identities via educational events and/or student-driven collaborations.
• Manage discussion and support groups for students.
• Facilitate deliberate difficult dialogues amongst students, staff and faculty to promote a culture of care and respect.
• Design and implement programming to support a climate that values differences including cultural, queer allyship, men’s and women’s programming, and spirituality and beliefs activities.
• Develop and oversee outreach and marketing initiatives including social media and creation of marketing materials, etc.
• Increase awareness of, and affirm, the experience of all students, historical and lived experiences through innovative educational initiatives.
• Participate in professional forums, conferences, training, seminars and serve on university committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Master's degree from an accredited university in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience working in student affairs or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience with program design and implementation.
• Strong interpersonal skills including ability to write reports and communications.
• Demonstrated experience with social media and marketing initiatives.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and occasional holidays in the performance of assigned responsibilities.

PREFERRED:

• Strong collaboration skills and experience forging partnerships with community partners within and outside the university setting.
• Knowledge of managing efficient operations, budget planning, and resource management.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY:
Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Salary Range
$73,899.90-$88,673.69 Annual

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Montclair State University considers factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s relevant work experience, education, skills, and internal equity, when extending an offer.

Salary offers for internal employees who are part of a collective bargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is within a CBU will be determined in accordance with contractual provisions.

Department
OSB Advocacy and Outreach

Position Type
Professional - Non-Faculty