Program Director- Center for Social Justice (Florida) at InsideHigherEd

The Program Director of the Center for Social Justice (CSJ) co-leads and supports the University’s social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) efforts, including St. Petersburg student/site support, Adelante Bridge preparation/implementation, partnership development/stewardship, community building and Rope Team management, Title IX and Title VI, and JEDI capacity building support. The Program Director reports to the University’s Founding Director of the Center for Social Justice, Chief Diversity Officer, & Title IX Coordinator, with a strong link to the St. Petersburg, Florida Executive Site Lead, and will work in-person or hybrid at the Excelsior University St. Petersburg site in Florida. The Program Director will be expected to travel at least once a quarter to Excelsior’s Albany, NY campus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned

St. Petersburg Student/Site Support – approximately 20% (initiating after onboarding)

• Support the in-person Spanish-speaking student experience at the St. Petersburg site, responding to their needs in Spanish or English as needed, and procuring/collaborating with partner organizations that support Spanish-speaking members of the community.
• Support as needed the in-person student experience at the St. Petersburg site, including the military and veteran student center efforts and other emerging student needs.
• Support as needed the planning, preparation for, and the hosting of St. Petersburg programs and guests, including speakers, employers, alums, etc.

Adelante Bridge Preparation/Implementation Support (Adelante is a language bridge that teaches Spanish speakers college level English in addition to initial courses of their degree in Spanish) – approximately 20% (initiating after training, 2 months into the job)

• Support as needed the preparation of the Adelante Bridge pilot for implementation.
• Co-lead the implementation, instruction, wrap around student support, and assessment of the ¡Adelante! Bridge online.
• Co-lead the exploration and promotion of a hybrid version of the Adelante Bridge in Florida, including partnership seeking, program adaptation, bridge preparation for piloting, and its eventual implementation.
• Co-lead and support other future postsecondary bridge programs for underrepresented students, including contributing to their design, development, promotion, partnership procurement and collaboration, implementation, and evaluation.

Partnership Development/Stewardship Support – approximately 20% (initiating after onboarding)

• Co-lead or support the Center’s identification, development, stewardship, and reporting of CSJ internal and external partnerships in the Florida and other Excelsior sites for the University’s community impact, JEDI thought leadership, and underrepresented student access to postsecondary education.
• Co-lead or support the collaborative design, implementation, and evaluation of partnership efforts, programs, and events, with an emphasis on Florida site opportunities and activity.

Community Building and Rope Team Management Support (Rope Teams are virtual and programming communities or support villages around our students based on the dimensions of identity that matter to them and to their allies) – approximately 20% (initiating after onboarding)

• Co-lead the development and coordination of the CSJ Rope Teams needs and opportunities, including needs/outcomes assessment, proactive stakeholder outreach/engagement, and program/event development and management.
• Co-lead the curation and content management of Rope Team web pages and co-lead the related relationships with content proposers, consultants, and vendors as needed, including the ongoing production of student, alum, faculty, and staff spotlights.

Title IX and Title VI Support – approximately 10% (initiating after training, 6 months into the job)

• Function as Excelsior University’s Deputy Title IX and Title VI Coordinator, including co-leading or supporting as needed Title IX and Title VI management, communication, training, and reporting.
• Support as needed the coordination of Title IX and Title VI investigations, reports, hearings, appeals, and other Title IX activities.

JEDI Capacity Building – approximately 10% (initiating after training, 3 months into the job)

• Support or co-lead as needed internal or external capacity building programs, including JEDI conversations, professional development, JEDI Tours with all units, guest speakers, cultural celebration and networking events, etc.
• Co-lead and support the Center’s partnership and collaborative JEDI integration and communication with faculty and staff.
• Support as needed the Center’s research, identification, prioritization, development and evaluation of grant proposals in support of the Center’s funding and efforts.
• Other Duties as Assigned

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Required:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Education, a Social Science, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Three years of demonstrated investment in JEDI, Social Justice, or related efforts.
• Demonstrated interest and ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a diversity of stakeholders from diverse identities and backgrounds.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills in English and in Spanish, with experience in multiple communication modes, including social media.
• Experience and comfort working professionally with people who speak English or Spanish and who come from different cultural backgrounds.
• Experience or skilled in teaching or facilitating learning or skill development, preferably in a college setting.
• Skills and experience in software applications use, management, and content curation.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret substantive written information, as well as to apply critical thinking skills to unique University issues, challenges, and situations.
• Demonstrated complex skills, such as training, planning, and problem-solving.

Preferred:

• Acquaintance with legal issues related to higher education policies.
• Experience sourcing and/or writing grants, fundraising, or development work.

The hiring salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $95,000.00. The hiring salary range above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting. Application Information

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Excelsior University offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement, and excellent health insurance. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names of three professional references. Please submit requested information by clicking the Apply Now button on this page.

Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.

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Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.