"Assistant Director Student Affairs"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Director of Student Affairs for the Paul Robeson Cultural Center. Reporting to the Director of the Paul Robeson Cultural Center, the Assistant Director will provide dynamic leadership in developing cultural programs and activities that serve the Rutgers community. This role focuses on assessing and meeting the evolving needs of our diverse student body by expanding existing resources and creating innovative initiatives that enhance cultural awareness and African American student development.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Partners with the Director to assess the needs of the African American student constituency at Rutgers. Facilitates intersectional advocacy in the areas of mental health, basic needs, sexual violence, spirituality, and career readiness.
• Serves as advisor for PRCC-advised cultural student organizations, supporting students and student organizations through comprehensive programming, resources, and guidance. Oversees Student Organization grant program.
• Develops and executes leadership development training, workshops, series and retreats facilitating cultural awareness and promoting aware of African-American culture and issues on campus.
• Facilitate Faculty/Staff Learning Session around Black success and engagement for support of PRCC community.
• Coordinates programmatic initiatives on behalf of the Center including Rites of Passage, Black History Month, Black Welcome Week, Robeson Week, and Student Leadership recognition.
• Supervise student staff including Building Managers and the Harambee Leadership Internship program.
• Assists in the oversight of general PRCC operations and day to day management.
• Coordinate PRCC Mentoring programs and initiatives.
• Serves on Assessment Committee on behalf of PRCC and leads center assessment initiative in collaboration with Center staff.
• Builds strategic partnerships between the center and university departments to develop resources, support university committee involvement, and student advocacy.
• Applies student affairs theories and cultural competency to enhance community engagement and completes additional work consistent with the center's mission and community need.

Minimum Education and Experience

Master's Degree and three (3) years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education/experience.

Equipment Utilized

Experience in administrative function, good communication skills, and Microsoft Office.

Communication through social media, website design/maintenance; and tools for online information exchange (web calendars; reservations; file sharing tools; email distribution lists; etc.).

Special Conditions

Due to the nature of work of the Center and Student Affairs in general, this individual will be required to work some weeknights and weekends as needed.

Posting Number

25ST2340