Alana Program Manager

R00033097

Poughkeepsie, NY

Department

ALANA Center

Job Family

Administrator

Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect for differences. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the qualifications of a posting. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact careers@vassar.edu.

Job Description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of the ALANA Center, the Program Manager is responsible for enhancing the student experience for African American/Black, Latinx, Asian, and Native American students while building links to the broader campus community. This role drives student inclusion through intentional program planning, leadership development, and community engagement, while inviting the entire student body into antiracist work.

As a key member of the Student Growth and Engagement team, the Program Manager works within a collaborative environment of administrators and student leaders. This position will organize affirming programming that allows students to focus on their academic and co-curricular interests in a welcoming, supportive space designed to help them thrive.

Responsibilities

• Manage program budgets, procurement card reconciliation, and data reporting to ensure fiscal and operational accountability for ALANA initiatives.
• Partner with the Director and ALANA team to design and implement signature annual programming, including affinity graduations, award ceremonies, orientation events, and heritage month celebrations.
• Design and facilitate campus-wide training on relevant topics including race, anti-racism, and social justice, as requested by the college community.
• Coordinate with Faculty and Administrators of color to organize year-round programming that supports the specific needs of students of color.
• Develop strategies and programs for historically underrepresented groups that promote dialogue, campus engagement, student success, holistic wellness and development, mattering and a sense of belonging while equipping students with career and leadership competencies.
• Assist with managing overall marketing and branding of the ALANA Center, including digital, website, print and promotional materials.
• Provide individual consultation and on-going advocacy for students within cultural communities to ensure the quality of their academic and social experiences.
• Serve as a liaison to internal departments (e.g., Admissions, Counseling, Student Financial Services) and external regional partners, including student organizations at other colleges.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Minimum of three years of progressive leadership experience in college student development, higher education management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive communities, with specific knowledge of the historical, cultural, and developmental experiences of Native American/Indigenous, Black, Latinx, Asian/Asian American, Pacific Islander (A/API), and multiracial/ethnic communities.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and complex tasks successfully.
• Ability to affirm, advocate for and relate to students from a diversity of cultural backgrounds, using a high degree of judgment and confidentiality.
• Advanced cultural sensitivity and a proactive willingness to pursue ongoing education and training on equity and justice topics.
• Proven experience leading workshops and facilitating dialogues for students, faculty, and staff on topics such as cultural competency, equity, and belonging.
• Demonstrated competency in social media management and digital content delivery to engage a modern student population.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
  
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Social Work, Ethnic Studies, or a related field.
• Proven track record of designing, implementing, and evaluating large-scale student programs, award ceremonies, and heritage month celebrations.
  
  

Compensation

The compensation for this position is $62,353.20 - $67,500 (USD) per year.

When extending an offer, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, budget, and other market and organizational considerations. The starting salary range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.

To apply, visit https://vassar.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Vassar-External/job/Poughkeepsie-NY/ALANA-Program-Manager_R00033097?jobFamilyGroup=71e2c39500161003e7c4fa7b8078820e&jobFamilyGroup=71e2c39500161003e7c4fed539988210&jobFamilyGroup=71e2c39500161003e7c506cf57a48214.

Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency

jeid-1ca032501f800e4085a46b26733c9e1b