Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnetreg;-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jeffersonrsquo;s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold amp; Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jeffersonmaintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

Bachelorrsquo;s Degree, Masterrsquo;s Degree preferred
AND

Experience:

1-3 years direct experience in higher education

Job Summary

The Assistant Director for Diversity and Social Justice is a key member in the Division of Student Life and Office of Student Engagement. This position will report directly to the Director of Student Engagement. The Assistant Director is responsible for the development of educational, cultural, and social programs designed to improve the quality of the student experience on the East Falls Campus. This position advises the student Diversity Council and supports identity-based clubs/organizations as well as coordination of student-centered diversity programming. The position has a focus on social justice and community outreach including management of the Ramily Market food pantry and providing training on DEI topics for students/faculty/staff at the East Falls Campus. During the summer, the Assistant Director will assist the Director with the management of the New Student Orientation program.

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Supervise student staff--Program Coordinators and Ramily Market Associates
• Manage the diversity and social justice budget
• Develop and implement educational, cultural, and social programs designed to improve the quality of the student experience
• Develop and provide training on DEI topics for staff/faculty/students on the East Falls Campus
• Direct the Ramily Market including staff supervision, student outreach, budgeting/grants, campus partner relationships, staff training, market stocking, reporting, and assessment
• Advise the student Diversity Council including managing the yearly Multicultural Graduation Ceremony
• Directly advise and support identity-based clubs and organizations
• Manage the Interfaith Prayer Space and spiritual development programming
• Assist the Director of Student Engagement with the management of New Student Orientation during the summer including oversight of the Exploring Philly extended orientation program
• Serve as a member of the department team responsible for leadership programs such as ELP and LEAD
• Serve as an Instructor for the First Year Seminar, FYS-100
• Support department and division initiatives

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

• Ability to maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with university staff, faculty, and students
• Effective customer relations and communication skills
• Experience supervising student staff required
• Strong background in the development of educational, cultural, and social programs designed to improve the quality of the student experience
• Strong background in student group advising
• Experience with food/housing insecurity programs preferred
• Experience with orientation, transition, and retention programs preferred