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Grand Rapids Community College - Grand Rapids, MI
posted about 1 month ago
About the position
The Associate Director for the Woodrick Center for Inclusion & Multicultural Affairs at Grand Rapids Community College is responsible for advocating for a student-centered, inclusive approach for diverse populations on campus. This role focuses on increasing access, retention, and success for historically underrepresented students through engagement in academic and co-curricular activities. The position involves leading training and professional development projects, managing a comprehensive budget, and assessing the center's initiatives, all while promoting equity and social justice within the educational environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal growth and professional development workshops for students.
- Create student engagement initiatives for historically under-represented or BIPOC populations.
- Serve as outreach and liaison between the Woodrick Center and student affinity organizations.
- Develop culturally affirming training opportunities for students.
- Coordinate involvement with student outreach and engagement events.
- Participate in committee service related to assessment and student support services.
- Develop curriculum and lead equity training sessions for faculty, staff, and students.
- Facilitate training sessions that demonstrate awareness of institutional bias.
- Develop assessment tools to capture the impact of initiatives.
- Manage and reconcile budget activities for the center.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of three years of experience in a college setting.
- Demonstrated presentation and public speaking skills.
- Experience designing assessment tools for diversity initiatives.
- Experience developing curriculum related to diversity and inclusion.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in grant management and compliance.
- Knowledge of current research on historically excluded communities in higher education.
- Ability to network and build relationships within diverse communities.
Benefits
- Full-time position with benefits.
