Associate Director of Arts, Culture & Community Programming
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of La Casa Cultural Latina, assists the director in advancing student success, intercultural engagement, inclusion and belonging efforts on campus. Focuses primarily on creating a vibrant and welcoming physical space, a broader sense of belonging, and addressing issues which impact Latina/o/x/e and Hispanic students' success at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign through an intersectional lens. Leads the development, implementation, coordination, marketing, and assessment of educational programs, services, and initiatives that support students' well-being and lived experiences across campus and the local community.
Through an arts-centered lens, designs and facilitates cultural and community-based programming that promotes understanding of Latinidad, diasporic identities, and issues impacting Latina/o/x/e communities, with an emphasis on the arts, storytelling, leadership development, and community engagement.
Advises students and student groups and supports leadership development opportunities.
Administrative
In the absence of the Director, may assume responsibility for La Casa operations.
Maintain and update La Casa communications platforms, including website, newsletters, digital signage, and social media.
Support the documentation and preservation of La Casa’s programs, events, and community history through digital archives and storytelling initiatives.
Coverage of expenses and ensuring accurate financial tracking for programs and initiatives.
Aid in securing funding through co-sponsorships, grants, and collaborations with SSIB leadership and Student Affairs Advancement.
Maintain compliance with university policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Arts, Cultural Programming & Workshops
Develop and lead culturally responsive, interdisciplinary programs that promote student success, global awareness, intercultural engagement, and positive identity development.
Design and facilitate educationally transformative workshops and trainings for students and campus stakeholders on equity, advocacy, wellness, storytelling, leadership, and community engagement.
Lead and coordinate signature programs and initiatives (e.g., Latine Heritage Month, Congratulatory, cultural arts events).
Collaborate with campus and community artists, performers, and cultural workers to curate exhibitions, performances, and arts-based experiences.
Support opportunities for student creative expression and artistic development.
Collaborate with campus and community partners to advance intercultural learning, civic responsibility, and global engagement through an intersectional, arts-centered lens.
Campus and Community Outreach & Engagement
Support and coordinate La Casa’s outreach efforts, including participation in campus resource fairs, off-campus presentations, community engagement initiatives, and special programs.
Collaborate with Admissions and campus partners to plan and support recruitment, yield, and engagement initiatives (e.g., Admitted Student Days, Welcome Week) that showcase La Casa’s programs, resources, and impact.
Advise and/or co-advise affiliated student organizations, ambassador programs, and student leadership initiatives.
Support alumni engagement and cultivate partnerships with alumni and community stakeholders.
Develop and support partnerships with campus and community stakeholders, including co-sponsorship opportunities for programs and initiatives.
Serve on campus-wide committees, task forces, and work groups to enhance the experiences of Latina/o/x/e and Hispanic students on campus and in the broader Urbana-Champaign community.
Assessment & Evaluation
Implement assessment tools and program evaluations to measure engagement, learning outcomes, and impact.
Contribute to semesterly and annual reports to support strategic planning and continuous improvement.
Apply an outcomes-driven approach to the development and implementation of programs and services.
Utilize data to inform program effectiveness and continuous improvement.