Assistant Director

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, K-14 outreach and non-academic counseling among other things, for all UC Riverside students with an emphasis on Chicano/a/x Latino/a/x scholars. In collaboration with the Director, the Assistant Director develops, plans, implements and evaluates programs, services, initiatives and activities for Chicano Student Programs (CSP). The Assistant Director, who assumes direct responsibility for the office in the absence of the Director, functions as the key architect in the development of the programs, policies, and practices. The incumbent 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. In conjunction with the Director, the incumbent also implements long-range planning, leadership and outreach that increases constituent engagement with CSP and provides strategic direction for the center. The Assistant Director, in conjunction with the CSP team, collaborates with campus departments to address cross-issue social justice, diversity organizing, equity and inclusion. The Assistant Director 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. In collaboration with the CSP Director, the Assistant Director develops and implements partnerships to improve outcomes and provide high impact student services related to the recruitment, development, enrichment, inclusion, retention, degree attainment and enhancing the student experience of Chicano/Latino students in all disciplines across the campus. The Assistant Director will supervise the Program Coordinator. 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. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

• degree

  Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

  Required

Critical knowledge of the diverse Latin American diaspora represented among students and actively affirm their intersectional identities 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. Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature under a fluctuating work load. 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. Understand the responsibility and intention of the federal Hispanic Serving Institution designation, as well as the role of UCR as a Hispanic Serving Research Institution. 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. 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. Advanced abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills. 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. 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. Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Advanced knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization. Demonstrated background working with faculty, staff and students on program development on academic related subjects including but not limited to faculty lectures, symposia, professional development and conferences. Demonstrated knowledge of supervisory and personnel management skills and strategies to provide oversight of student employees and interns, including experience with training and evaluating the performance of diverse student personnel, providing day-to-day oversight. Experience in a lead role, including responsibility for providing day-to-day oversight of area, leadership of team meetings, and decision-making. Advanced ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance. Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns. 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

• Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.

  Required

Salary : $66,500 - $118,300