Assistant Director for bridges Multicultural Resource Center & Recruitment and Retention Centers (4564U) 32991 About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
The LEAD Center
The Leadership, Engagement, Advising and Development (LEAD) Center is a department in the Dean of Students portfolio and at the center of student life at UC Berkeley. It is the campus department primarily responsible for encouraging student involvement and facilitating leadership development opportunities. It serves a critical role in providing administrative, advising, and programmatic support to many student communities, including approximately 1,200 registered and sponsored student organizations, 65 recognized fraternities and sororities, undergraduate and graduate student government, the campus programming board, Cal Debate, over 50 student publications, bridges Multicultural Resource Center, Recruitment and Retention Centers, the Queer Alliance & Resource Center, and the largest student housing cooperative in the country. The LEAD Center promotes a student-centered learning environment by empowering students to pursue their co-curricular interests to cultivate their leadership skills and develop holistically. As student affairs practitioners and scholars, the LEAD Center team works with diverse communities of students, staff, faculty, and other stakeholders to enhance the overall student experience and educational environment of UC Berkeley. The LEAD Center houses five distinct functional units including Student Government Advising, Student Organization Advising, Fraternity & Sorority Advising, Cal Debate, and the bridges Multicultural Resource Center.
bridges Multicultural Resource Center Functional Unit
Since the passage of Proposition 209 in 1996, bridges Multicultural Resource Center and Recruitment and Retention Centers (RRCs) have operated as a Student Initiated Program (SIP). With support from the LEAD Center and the Directors for bridges , bridges and the RRCs engage in critical diversity and inclusion work that campus departments are prohibited from by Prop 209. The Directors will support the students, in terms of advising and logistical support, in order to create programs, services, and resources that advance the Chancellor's strategic goal of increasing access, diversity, and inclusion at UC Berkeley. The core functions of this position are to (1) improve and expand the recruitment and retention of underrepresented students and to (2) offer guidance and support for the student leaders who promote student success and student well-being.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: April 1, 2022
Responsibilities
Overview:
The Assistant Directors for bridges Multicultural Resource Centers' functional area is an experienced professional who serves an administrative, advising, and programmatic role to eight cultural and identity- based sponsored student organizations, who focuses on recruitment and retention of communities of color. The bridges Assistant Director is dedicated and responsible for supporting the co-curricular needs and interests of these sponsored student organizations. This position is for an experienced professional, with retention based experience, who advises a wide and diverse range of students and/or organizations on the creation of co-curricular and leadership developing experiences that complement the core mission of their organizations. The person in this position serves in an administrative, advising, and programmatic role. More specifically the responsibilities of this position include supporting students in the development of various campus programs and activities, managing multiple budgets, funding sources, and fiscal responsibilities, providing leadership development opportunities, advocating for student needs to campus departments, administration, and community stakeholders, assisting in the completion and management of various campus policies and procedures, and providing guidance around access to campus resources.
Student Advising and Retention Services:
Provides ongoing, transformational advising and development to a diverse population of students, including first-generation, low income, student leaders.
Develops and implements workshops and training sessions for students and members of student organizations/communities. Monitors and assists with promotion of student events, projects, initiatives, activities, and seminars.
Advises groups on leadership and organizational development, conflict resolution, event planning, fundraising, officer transitions, financial policies, procedures, and management.
Advisor to University Sponsored, Student Initiated Programs: Manages a program by providing counseling, guidance, and development to student organization leaders; represents the organizations with the UC, the local community, and additional relevant audiences.
Develops and maintains complex or sensitive relationships with external organizations (schools, districts, management) critical to program success.
Develops and delivers training, workshops, and lectures to meet the needs of students of color.
Recognizes and addresses academic and non-academic barriers to organizational success; counsels on aspects that may affect student retention and leadership. Includes specializations in particular underrepresented groups and retention based programming, (e.g., college life, cultural competency, wellness, preparation for graduate programs, etc).
Develops and implements specialized curriculum designed to meet the specific needs of students experiencing academic difficulty. Coordinates and facilitates retention workshops in collaboration with campus resources (Education Opportunity Programs, Student Learning Center, University Health Services, and Basic Needs Initiative).
Campus Partnerships and Collaboration:
Responsible for identifying, creating, and maintaining collaborative relationships across campus, specifically with academic departments who sponsor or recognize academic, pre-professional, and departmental registered student organizations.
Create and establish ongoing methods for engaging campus partners in the advising of student organizations/communities and in the creation of leadership development experiences.
Fiscal Management & Administration:
Governs financial requests, stipends, reimbursements, advances, etc. for referendum fees within the ASUC's Business and Finance system
Interprets grant language to ensure resources are used efficiently and effectively; and if necessary, monthly/annual reports are compiled and submitted according to due dates.
Articulates ASUC financial support services to campus departments who use the university accounting system and to vendors
Program and Professional Development:
Remains abreast of current events and literature related to student development and student groups.
Attends pertinent conferences and conventions and presents information for shared knowledge.
Participates in department and campus committees, programs, and projects, as assigned.
Remains knowledgeable on best practices related to the advising of cultural and identity-based undergraduate and graduate student organizations; in addition to student cooperative communities
Required Qualifications
At least 2-3 years of professional and/or graduate experience working with college students, preferably in student organization advising and/or leadership development
Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques, specifically focused on retention strategies, efforts, and programming, including but not limited to academic, social, and cultural celebrations and graduations.
Knowledge and experience in student leadership/student development theory and practice.
Knowledge of principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and managing appropriate outcomes.
Experience drafting, incorporating, and assessing student learning outcomes.
Ability to mediate conflict, problem-solve, and respond appropriately to student concerns.
Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively one-on-one, in small groups, and in public speaking contexts.
Willing to work in partnership with student government leadership.
Ability to effectively serve and understand issues of underrepresented students.
Strong organizational and verbal/written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently with students, staff, faculty, and the public.
Ability to interact at all levels with campus and community constituents and stakeholders with a high level of political acumen.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and projects successfully in a fast paced, politically charged environment.
Experience with First Amendment guidelines to student speech, including time, place, manner laws and guidelines.
Ability and willingness to explore alternatives to existing products and services and identify opportunities to improve procedures and practices
Working knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs.
Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent years experience and/or training.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in college student affairs, counseling, education or a related field of study
Salary & Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience. Hiring range is up to $70,000/annually. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html