Diversity and inclusion Jobs in Kansas City, KS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for an Assistant Director for Inclusion and Belonging. The primary function of the Assistant Director is to provide advisement to all students on matters related to enrollment, academic performance and persistence to degree. Primary duties involve counseling individual students and families to address issues that negatively affect students’ ability to participate and succeed in the University environment. The Assistant Director will assist the Associate Vice President for Inclusion and Belonging in providing leadership in the development, enhancement and execution of programs to attract, retain and graduate all students from Pittsburg State University, and to foster a welcoming, inclusive environment for all. This position will emphasize retention of success initiatives focused on diverse populations of students.

Duties and Responsibilities :

40% Retention and Student Success

• Help in the promotion and implementation of engagement, retention and student success efforts, leadership programs and student-centered services in the OIB Office
• Proactively promote an inclusive and respectful work and learning environment
• Design and deliver presentations, workshops and learning modules for various student populations
• Assist with the recruitment, selection, supervision and development of student employees of the office
• Consult with, advise and advocate for various student organizations that promote inclusion on campus including, but not limited to Black Student Association, Hispanics of Today, Native American Student Association, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, University Women, first generation students, and work with the student groups to plan and execute special events
• Supervise the Graduate Assistant.
• Planning, development and implementation of events related to inclusion and belonging.

30% Campus and Community Service

15% Inclusion and Belonging Initiatives

10% Counsel Students and Parents

5% Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience :

Required Education and Experience at Hire -

Preferred Education and Experience -

Screening Services (Background Checks) :   Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check and sex offender check.

Job Type : Unclassified

Appointment Duration : 12 months

Work Schedule : Full Time – Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 am – 4 : 30 pm