Assistant Director

About the role

A unit within the portfolio of the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Chicano Student Programs (CSP) is an essential department that provides academic support services, mentoring/leadership development, co-and extra-curricular programming, and non-academic counseling, for all UC Riverside students with an emphasis on Chicano/a/x Latino/a/x scholars.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, implements and evaluates programs, services, initiatives and activities for Chicano Student Programs (CSP).
• Serves as the key architect in the development of programs, policies, and practices.
• Independently analyzes campus wide needs to develop a programmatic response, serving as a subject matter expert pertaining to Chicano/a/x Latino/a/x undergraduate and graduate student success.
• Implements long-range planning, leadership and outreach that increases constituent engagement with CSP and provides strategic direction for the center.
• Collaborates with campus departments to address cross-issue social justice, diversity organizing, equity and inclusion.
• Advocates for the well-being of students, with a specific focus on Chicano/a/x Latino/a/x students, with an intent to advance the knowledge of and awareness of Chicano/a/x Latino/a/x student success at a Hispanic Serving Research Institution.
• Supervises the Program Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization.
• Advanced abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills.
• Advanced ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Advanced knowledge of issues related to Chicano/a/x Latino/a/x students’ success in higher education, in addition to knowledge of first-generation, transfer, and post-traditional student success.
• Demonstrated skill to logically analyze complex situations and data and develop clear and concise reports or recommendations.
• Analytical skills to recognize problems, develop potential solutions and to implement appropriate solutions.
• Demonstrated background in conflict resolution, crisis management and lay-counseling with appropriate referral knowledge.
• Excellent organizational skills, demonstrated ability to successfully follow multiple tasks through to completion, must be able to prioritize tasks to meet established deadlines while working in an environment with frequent interruptions, ability to exercise good judgment for problem solving and ability to anticipate problems.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Knowledge, sensitivity and understanding of the social, political, personal and cross-cultural needs, concerns and interests of Chicano/a/x Latino/a/x Students and people of intersecting identities in the campus community and thorough understanding of Chicano Student Program's mission, vision and values.
• Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including an understanding of the historical and social context of diversity, equity and inclusion, and of the intersections of identities including but not limited to: race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religious, ability, immigration status, socio-economic status, and thorough understanding of CSP mission and the Chicano/a/x Latino/a/x educational experience.
• Demonstrated background in educational program development including experience in diversity training development and facilitation, working with college level faculty, working with graduate students, working with Spanish speaking parents and families, educational background in diversity and social justice issues.
• Experience in a lead role, including responsibility for providing day-to-day oversight of area, leadership of team meetings, and decision-making.
• Familiarity with environment of UC Riverside or comparable academic institution and relevant issues concerning students, staff, and faculty.
• Knowledge of UC Riverside academic environment and administrative policies and procedures.
• Advanced ability in developing and responsibly managing departmental resources to effectively respond to students' needs and concerns within the scope of the departmental and divisional mission.
• Experience in program development including experience in academic related subjects including but not limited to faculty lectures, symposia, professional development and conferences.
• Critical knowledge of the diverse Latin American diaspora represented among students and actively affirm their intersectional identities.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs.
• Master’s degree in Raza Studies, Ethnic Studies, Student Affairs, Student Development, Organizational Management/Leadership, Education, Psychology, or related field.
• Bilingual. Fluent in English and Spanish.

Pay

The full salary range for the Assistant Director is $66,500 - $118,300 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $79,450 annually.

Schedule

Not specified.