Center Director

Tufts University • Somerville, MA

3d • $79,600 - $119,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Tufts Latinx Center was founded in October 1993 as a space and resource for Tufts University students and community members to gather, learn, share experiences, support and appreciate the Latinx community. As one of the centers within the Division of Student Diversity and Inclusion, the Latinx Center seeks to contribute to student success at Tufts University with a focus on Latinx/Hispanic/Caribbean/Latin American communities. The Latinx Center does this by providing resources, guidance and programming for academic achievement, identity development, belonging, and leadership in collaboration with students, staff, faculty, and alumni.
The Latinx Center is a welcoming environment dedicated to celebrating and furthering the Latinx community. Through collaboration, dialogue and research, the LC seeks to inspire advocacy, appreciation, and social change by centering the margins within our community. The center offers advising, mentorship, programming and guidance for all students within the Latin Diaspora.
In collaboration with students, staff, faculty, and alumni, the Latinx Center coordinates year-round programs and offers resources for the transition to college, provides social opportunities to learn from and engage with peers, and informs students of campus events and opportunities. The Latinx Center is part of the Division of Student Diversity and Inclusion (DSDI) which aims to center diversity, inclusion, and equity issues on campus to support all students with a focus on those from historically marginalized communities.

Requirements

• Knowledge and skills as typically acquired by: Master's Degree
• 5-7 years progressively responsible experience supporting student growth and development within an educational setting, preferably within a selective university or liberal arts college environment
• Superb judgment, demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial and oral and written communication skills.
• Deep expertise on how social identities will impact the experience of college students; strong background in understanding issues impacting the experience of students historically underrepresented at Tufts, including students of color, first-generation and undocumented students; and an awareness of various models for identity-based resource centers.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, imagination, and effectiveness in developing educational and community programs; facility in designing programs and resources that consider cultural constructions of race as it intersects with gender, class, ethnicity, sexual identity, religion, and ability.
• Previous supervisory or management experience
• Evidence of a firm commitment to social justice and transparency within a community of diverse racial, ethnic, socio-economic, gender, gender expression, and other identities.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, imagination, and effectiveness in developing educational and community programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to student advocacy and proven experience working with students, staff, faculty alums and community groups

Nice To Haves

• PhD

Responsibilities

• The Center Director collaborates alongside Associate Dean for Student Inclusive Excellence to focus on identity development and empowerment; academic resources and supports; mentoring and professional development, and other issues related to campus community building and the holistic success of all students.
• Applies deep subject matter expertise to provide leadership, direction and management for the Center, establishing the Center's mission, vision and services.
• Directs and evaluates programs and services related to multiple intersecting identities (i.e., gender, class, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship/nationality).
• Writes/authors grants and seeks funding sources for center programs and initiatives and oversees assessment and evaluation of programs and services.
• Cultivates relationships and represents center with school and university departments and resources.
• Works with the Associate Dean and other Center Directors in DSDI to cultivate experiences focused on (a) identity development and empowerment; (b) Academic resources and supports; (c) mentoring and professional development, as well as other issues related to campus community building and the holistic success of students.
• Oversees engagement and support for students, manages Center staff, finances and directs communications and outreach efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director