Assistant Director Center Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education

Assistant Director of the Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education

Location:

Elon University Campus

Position Type:
Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week:
Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area:
Student Life

Department:
The Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education

The Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education (CREDE) at Elon University is a space for all students dedicated to fostering empowerment, well-being, and holistic growth. While we welcome and support the entire campus community, we place particular emphasis on elevating the experiences of ALANAM (African American/Black, Latinx/Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan Native, and Multiracial) students. Through inclusive resources, educational programs, and community-driven initiatives, the CREDE promotes cultural awareness, intercultural competence, and a deep sense of belonging for everyone.

Our work centers self-exploration and cultivates understanding across the diverse identities that enrich our university. As a vital part of the CREDE, El Centro serves as a vibrant hub for engagement, celebration, dialogue, and learning focused on Latinx/Hispanic cultures, languages, and experiences. It fosters a welcoming environment that affirms identity and encourages meaningful connection and collaboration. El Centro also functions as an educational and cultural resource for all members of the Elon community, offering opportunities to build cultural awareness and contribute through service and engagement.

The Assistant Director of the Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education is part of a seven-person team committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through education, advocacy, and community building. This full-time, 12-month position shares responsibility for the daily operations of El Centro, including supervising, mentoring, and advising students and student leaders. With expertise in supporting Latinx/Hispanic students, the Assistant Director plays a key role in meeting the evolving needs of Elon's diverse student populations.

In collaboration with faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners, the Assistant Director works to create a campus culture where all students feel seen, valued, and supported. This position reports to the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of the CREDE.

• Serve as a resource and support system for international and U.S.
  
  -born Latinx/Hispanic students, faculty, and staff, offering culturally responsive advocacy, services, and programs that promote identity development, academic achievement, personal success, and social belonging.
• Design, implement, market, and assess programs and events that reflect the diversity within Latinx/Hispanic communities across national, ethnic, and racial backgrounds, fostering opportunities for all students to explore how race and ethnicity intersect with other aspects of identity.
• Lead El Centro's signature events and initiatives, such as Gala Latina, Graduates Take Flight, and Hispanic Heritage Month, ensuring these programs are accessible, inclusive, and educationally impactful for the wider campus community.
• Serve as a liaison between El Centro and local organizations that support Latinx/Hispanic communities, facilitating reciprocal partnerships that benefit students and the broader community.
• Manage and update El Centro's website and social media platforms to ensure visibility, engagement, and access to resources and events.
• Advising and supporting Latinx/Hispanic-affiliated student groups and related campus initiatives, fostering leadership development and organizational success.
• Partner with offices such as Admissions and New Student & Transition Programs to support Latinx/Hispanic student recruitment, engagement, and retention efforts.
• Support welcome events and orientation programming that affirm and connect Latinx/Hispanic faculty and staff within the broader Elon community.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director to coordinate, enhance, and implement the S.M.A.R.T. (Student Mentors Advising Rising Talent) Program, including the recruitment, selection, training, and supervision of mentors.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Dean and Director of the CREDE to offer support and resources for students of varying documentation statuses, in accordance with university policy and applicable laws.
• Collaborate with campus departments and student organizations to create culturally affirming and educationally transformative experiences that promote cross-cultural engagement and cultural appreciation with a focus on Latinx/Hispanic identities.
• Develop and facilitate anti-racism and diversity education programs that cultivate intercultural competence, inclusive leadership, and respectful engagement across diverse identities.
• Contribute to campus-wide initiatives and committees that advance student belonging, success, and the university's goals for inclusive excellence.
• Promote Spanish language learning and cultural exploration…