Location: Rochester,NY, USA
Position Title
Director of Multicultural Center for Academic Success
Requisition Number
8720BR
College/Division
Diversity and Inclusion
Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, Statement of Diversity Contribution
Employment Category
Fulltime
Additional Details
The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to your application for employment at RIT, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-###-#### or email your request to ...@rit.edu. COVID 19: Please familiarize yourself with the requirements of the RIT Safety Plan. Information on the responsibility for each employee can be found on the RIT Ready website. As per the RIT Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all university employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to their start date, or have an approved medical/disability or religious accommodation (see below). Individuals are considered fully vaccinated 1) two weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose vaccine series; or 2) two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. Proof of your COVID-19 vaccination including the type of vaccine and the date(s) received must be provided to me as soon as possible and in any case no later than 2 weeks prior to your start date. All university employees are required to obtain a COVID-19 booster vaccination dose by February 28, 2022 or within 14 days of becoming eligible for the booster, whichever is later. Eligibility based on your specific vaccination can be found in the RIT Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. If you are eligible for the booster vaccination, proof of your COVID-19 booster vaccination dose must be provided to RIT no later than February 28, 2022, or your start date, or within 14 days of becoming eligible for the booster, whichever is later.
Required Minimum Education Level
Masters-Other
How To Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
Required Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Successful candidate must have a Master's Degree plus 5-7 years of management experience working with first generation, low income, and underrepresented students in an academic setting or equivalent. We seek an experienced communicator with proven ability to correspond with a variety of stakeholders effectively.
Competencies Required:
* Management experience, including staff supervision, and resource management experience.
* Financial Management of Budget responsibilities.
* Demonstrated ability for improving learning outcomes for historically underrepresented groups.
Skills:
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Requires the ability to implement, manage, and evaluate effective programming
* Experience in a higher education setting with budget, data and personnel management
* Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of disadvantaged students
Preferred Qualifications
Fundraising and experience establishing and strengthening relationships with private and public sectors.
Department/College Description
The Division of Diversity & Inclusion works collaboratively with academic and administrative units to provide a holistic range of services that enhance access and success for historically underrepresented students, faculty and staff, support education and scholarship, and ensure a welcoming, inclusive, vibrant and accessible environment for everyone.
Building a community centered on trust, the Multicultural Center for Academic Success (MCAS) will strengthen the academic success of RIT's AALANA (African, Latin, and Native American) student population.