Job Abstract

The Afro-American Cultural Center seeks a student-centered, highly motivated and equity-minded professional to assist in the implementation of programs and services that support underrepresented student success and facilitate intercultural engagement throughout the campus community. The Assistant Director will help develop and execute the center’s strategic planning, design and implement program evaluation and reporting, and will provide general management and supervision at the center to ensure the center’s smooth daily operations. The Assistant Director will also collaborate with campus and community partners to support the missions of the center, the Yale College Deans Office, and Yale University.

This position requires energy, strong organizational and leadership skills, experience in creating and implementing culturally-affirming programming and intercultural education for the university community. The position also requires effective communication skills to form critical collaborations across divisions and with faculty, staff and community partners to manage and advocate for students’ needs and concerns. Appreciation and respect for principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ability to engage with diverse individuals (age, gender, nationality, race/ethnicity, profession, sexual orientation, etc.). 1. Work with the Director in strategic planning, financial management, program assessment and departmental reporting. 2. Provide day-to-day management of the center including the supervision, development and evaluation of center’s student staff (comprised of graduate and undergraduate assistants and Peer Liaisons). 3. Coordinate the center’s signature programs and annual traditions (e.g Staff training and retreats, Opening Days, freshman orientation, Family Weekend, heritage months, academic programs, Bulldog Days and Commencement activities) and work collaboratively with the other cultural centers and campus resources to create a culturally inclusive environment at the center and across the university. 4. Provide leadership within the center in the absence of the Director and serve as an advocate for the center and campus community in the areas of intercultural education and diversity. 5. Provide support for the center’s various student organizations and to individual students with a special attention to populations such as Graduate and Professional School students, First Generation, Pell-eligible, international and multiracial students. 6. Responsible for overseeing overall programming of Center and aligning it with Center’s and University’s mission. 7. Manage relationships with faculty, area studies councils, academic departments and programs to further the academic mission of the Cultural Center, formulate student support and mentoring services and academically geared programming; and other needs as determined by the Dean. 8. Build upon existing student-alumni programs of the Center, provide support for annual reunions and special events for alumni. 9. Liaise with facilities, and provide logistical support for the Center’s operations and Dean. 10. Provide support as needed to other Centers, University initiatives, and departments, including crisis management. 11. Other duties as assigned. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.