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Assistant Director for Student Engagement for Racial Justice (SERJ

Employer
George Mason University
Location
Fairfax, VA
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Closing date
Mar 28, 2021

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Assistant Director for Student Engagement for Racial Justice (SERJ) (for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American and Native American/Indigenous)

The George Mason University's Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Multicultural Education and LGBTQ+ Resources is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to fill the Assistant Director for Student Engagement for Racial Justice (SERJ). This position is a vital member of the SERJ team within the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Multicultural Education and LGBTQ+ Resources.

George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.

About the Position: The Assistant Director for Student Engagement and Racial Justice (for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American and Native American/Indigenous) is responsible for the planning and management of student focused programs and initiatives that have a specific charge towards racial and ethnic development, affirmation, and support. This position reports to the Associate Director for Student Engagement and Racial Justice.

The Assistant Director for Student Engagement and Racial Justice (for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American and Native American/Indigenous) is also expected to maintain active in the engagement of students on campus relevant to the below constituency groups and includes, but is not limited to, benchmarking, identifying trends in literature, and advocacy as relevant and appropriate to specific racial and ethnic constituency groups to aid in their success.

Primary Responsibilities: * Support and advise the following student populations: ** Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) ** Native American and Indigenous * Provide advise and liaison support to identity-based groups within the above student populations (e.g., Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC), Indian Student Association, Native American Indigenous Alliance (NAIA)). Support includes adequate advising for organizations and individuals, workshops, retreats, and as appropriate, referral to specific student services (e.g., Career Center, Counseling Center, Student Involvement). * Engage in a programming portfolio that includes the following: ** Indigenous Peoples' Day ** Mason Night Market ** ONE APAC Summit ** Graduation Celebrations for APIDA and NAIA * Develop annual program outcomes, evaluations, and annual reporting for above stated programs, including relevant national, local, and campus-wide trends and needs for identified student populations. * Assist in the community building and development of identity-based alumni and faculty and staff networks in an effort to support students more broadly. * As a member of the SERJ team, serve on a rotation of leadership to chair the MLK Evening of Reflection Committee. * As a member of ODIME & LGBTQ+ Resources team, provide direct support for students from other underrepresented identities in higher education, included but not limited to, students who are first generation, racial and ethnic heritage identities who constitute a minority, and gender and sexual orientations, represented in the multicultural and intersecting identities college students possess. Preparation to support these students include training required of all staff within the department. * Manage the budget for programs included in the above portfolios and staffing, to include purchase of programming supplies, monitor of work hours for supervised staff, as well as responsible management of funds. Included in budget management is to seek opportunities for external funding outside of the department from University Life, George Mason University opportunities, as well as those beyond the institution to expand and support work as relevant and approved by supervisor. * Serve on the departmental professional staff team. Attend staff meetings, small team meetings, large area meetings, and other meetings as assigned. Attend departmental signature events. Gain and maintain overall knowledge of our department, University Life, and George Mason University. * Serve on University Life and University-wide committees, to include search committees, as assigned/approved by Supervisor. * Other duties as assigned by supervisor/director.

Required Qualifications: Applicants must have a Master's degree in counseling, higher education, or related field and previous higher education experience. The ability to engage diverse communities in problem solving strategies, interpersonal and/or group conflict resolution skills. A commitment to student leadership development and learning through programming. The ability to apply qualitative and quantitative assessment protocol.

Preferred Qualifications: 1-2 years of experience with programming direct and student support for underrepresented students.

"For full consideration, applicants must apply at https://jobs.gmu.edu/ ; complete and submit the online application; upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information."

"Great Careers Begin at Mason!

George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. Mason holds a top U.S. News and World Report "Up and Coming" spot for national universities and is recognized for its global appeal and excellence in higher education.

Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.

If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!

George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition."

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George Mason University is a university with three campuses, each with a distinctive academic focus that plays a critical role in the economy of its region. At each campus, students, faculty, and staff have full access to all the university's resources, while duplication of programs and support services is minimized through the use of technology. In addition to the main campus in Fairfax, the university has campuses in Arlington and Prince William Counties.

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