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Assistant Director of Intercultural Development

Employer
Lafayette College
Location
Easton, Pennsylvania

Job Details

Description

Lafayette College is committed to enriching the learning experience for all members of the campus community by cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment. Reporting to the Assistant Dean and Director of Intercultural Development, the Assistant Director of Intercultural Development is a full-time position that shares the responsibility of fostering an equitable campus community where students develop and thrive.

The Assistant Director collaborates with other members of Intercultural Development and partners with administrative offices and academic departments to support the student experiences of a diverse campus. The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting in the development, marketing, and facilitation of initiatives that promote cross-cultural learning and social justice awareness.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the planning and implementation of programs and events related to heritage months (e.g. Latinx Heritage, LGBTQ History, Black Heritage, Women’s History and Asian Pacific Islander Heritage).
  • Assist in the implementation of programs that promote diversity and inclusion including new student orientation and welcome week.
  • Partner and collaborate with faculty, staff, members of the Campus life division, and student organizations to contribute to cultural competency.
  • Assess programs focusing on outcomes related to identity engagement, leadership, and education to inform and improve initiatives.
  • Develop student mentoring and advising relationships through formal and/or informal interactions.
  • Provide support and advising for cultural, affinity-based, student organizations; attends meetings and offers guidance on matters involving program development and marketing.
  • Support enrollment management initiatives aimed at increasing diversity and strengthening the overall experience for underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.
  • Assist in creating awareness of programs and resources available in the Office of Intercultural Development through web page administration and social media platforms.
  • Participate in the College’s On-Call Emergency Response team and is available to assist the College in crisis response, including bias-response.
  • Assist in the case management of the Student Support and Intervention Team.
  • Other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree with 2-3 years of related experience.
  • Evidence of the development, execution, and assessment of educational programs.
  • Experience with event planning, including excellent time management and attention to detail.
  •  A background of advising college students (individually and as members of student organizations) with an emphasis on identity development and leadership skills.
  • Working knowledge of theory related to social justice, race, and student development.
  • An established track record of continued personal and professional development around issues affecting historically marginalized and underrepresented groups.
  • Flexibility to perform duties regularly on evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in College Student Development, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
  • Familiarity at a small, private, liberal arts college.

Application Instructions

Lafayette College seeks applicants who value cultural competency and strive to serve within an inclusive and affirming environment. Experience in a selective, residential, liberal arts institution is also highly preferred, along with demonstrated success advocating for historically marginalized communities and collaborating with faculty.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lafayette College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, religion, age, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in its educational programs and activities, admissions, or employment as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of sex); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of disability); Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin); and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin); and other applicable laws and College policies.

Lafayette College is committed to creating a diverse community: one that is inclusive and responsive, and is supportive of each and all of its faculty, students, and staff. The College seeks to promote diversity in its many manifestations. These include but are not limited to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and place of origin.   

Organization

Working for Lafayette College

Lafayette is a private liberal arts college rated "most academically competitive" for admissions with 2,300 undergraduates studying engineering, the humanities, and the social and natural sciences. Lafayette is not only a great place for students to learn, but also a great place to work for its 650 full-time employees. 

Lafayette's faculty include 195 full-time teacher-scholars, all of whom hold a Ph.D. or terminal degree in their field. Teaching, student mentoring, and scholarship are the top priorities of the faculty at Lafayette. The educational philosophy focuses on direct student-faculty contact not only in the classroom but also in research projects and social settings.

Hailing from 39 states and 51 countries, Lafayette's students represent a wide variety of ethnic, social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. These students enrich the campus community with their ideas and experiences and, above all, their desire to learn.

Founded in 1826 by citizens of Easton, Lafayette is located in the tree-lined neighborhood of College Hill, overlooking the Delaware River and downtown Easton, a 15-minute walk from campus. The college has grown to include 60 buildings on 340 acres including a 230-acre athletic campus.

Lafayette is a leader in faculty-mentored student research, study abroad programs, internships and externships, service learning, writing across the disciplines, first-year experiences, and creative projects. It is a place of academic excellence and opportunity where every student can realize his or her full potential.

Students may earn bachelor of arts in 32 fields and bachelor of science in four engineering disciplines and nine science fields. Lafayette offers students opportunities to customize their learning that are not available at other institutions where the focus is not exclusively on undergraduates. The Lafayette Experience means discovery both in and out of the classroom, through student-centered, active learning that combines the highest academic standards with diverse extracurricular programs. Lafayette graduates are prepared for success and leadership.

About Easton

Easton is about 70 miles west of New York City and 60 miles north of Philadelphia. It has been cited as one of the best small arts town in America. The 30,000 residents of Easton live on the eastern edge of the greater Lehigh Valley, a metropolitan area with a population of 650,000. Highlights of downtown Easton include Binney & Smith's Crayola Factory, the National Canal Museum, and the historic State Theatre, which features concerts, plays and dance by visiting artists.

The city was founded in 1752 by Thomas Penn, son of Pennsylvania's founder William Penn, and is one of only three colonial cities in which a public reading of the Declaration of Independence occurred on July 8, 1776. Easton is the county seat for Pennsylvania's Northampton County.

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