Associate Director, Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholars Program

NYU•New York, NY

1d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

In alignment with scholar leadership programs at NYU, and development of high impact practices that promote student flourishing, this position will work closely with the program director and appointed faculty to co-lead the academic experience, curriculum development, and implementation of related experiential programs for the 4-year student experience. Grounded in the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Associate Director is responsible for curriculum and related program experiential components that engage students in scholarly and diverse perspectives of community engagement, constructive dialog, through the lens of peace and nonviolence frameworks for societal advancement and social change. Support instruction and co-facilitate the management of faculty, community leaders, and scholar/practitioners to lead discussions, lectures, seminars or courses. Oversee related student research, in close collaboration with NYU’s Undergraduate Research office. Partner with Wasserman to promote relevant internship opportunities. Provide general advising to promote academic success for MLK Scholars. Lead first-year initiatives and yield events to ensure an effective recruitment and onboarding process for incoming students. Champion the learning, growth, and development of the MLK, Jr. Scholars as they work together to realize Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community at New York University and beyond. Collaborate with the Director to execute new program initiatives and assess their impact; collecting data and creating reports to drive evidence-based decision making. Supervise and coach a graduate student and several undergraduate student employees. Participate in initiatives with all class years and alumni including semesterly events, workshops, travel colloquia, community service, alumni engagements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
5+ years professional experience or equivalent combination.
Must include working in a university, educational institution, or youth development program
Experience working directly with a diverse group of college students.
Experience with social justice education and programming
Experience assessing and evaluating student learning and programming.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to set goals and implement strategies for achieving them
Ability to work with diverse student stakeholders
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels
Commitment to advancing social justice and ensuring the success of underrepresented students

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in higher education, social justice education, leadership studies, or relevant social science
An understanding of the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
Knowledge of student development theories, with a broad understanding of student success literature (academic and co-curricular).

Responsibilities

Co-lead the academic experience, curriculum development, and implementation of related experiential programs for the 4-year student experience.
Responsible for curriculum and related program experiential components that engage students in scholarly and diverse perspectives of community engagement, constructive dialog, through the lens of peace and nonviolence frameworks for societal advancement and social change.
Support instruction and co-facilitate the management of faculty, community leaders, and scholar/practitioners to lead discussions, lectures, seminars or courses.
Oversee related student research, in close collaboration with NYU’s Undergraduate Research office.
Partner with Wasserman to promote relevant internship opportunities.
Provide general advising to promote academic success for MLK Scholars.
Lead first-year initiatives and yield events to ensure an effective recruitment and onboarding process for incoming students.
Champion the learning, growth, and development of the MLK, Jr. Scholars as they work together to realize Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community at New York University and beyond.
Collaborate with the Director to execute new program initiatives and assess their impact; collecting data and creating reports to drive evidence-based decision making.
Supervise and coach a graduate student and several undergraduate student employees.
Participate in initiatives with all class years and alumni including semesterly events, workshops, travel colloquia, community service, alumni engagements.