Assistant​/Associate Director of Arts & Cultural Programming

Assistant/Associate Director of Arts & Cultural Programming

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D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

Assist in the development, implementation, coordination, and assessment of education programs, services, and activities for the Bruce

D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (BNAACC) that educate and promote a campus-wide understanding of Black history, contributions, and issues/challenges of importance to Black communities with an emphasis on highlighting the arts. Assist with advising and providing leadership training for Black students and student groups.

• Serve as the co-supervisor for the BNAACC Interns. Coordinate the recruitment, hiring, training, teaching, supervision, and evaluation of student interns.
• Provide professional learning experiences (leadership retreats/trainings) that enable student interns to develop the personal and professional skills needed to thrive in a diverse society.
• In the absence of the Director, the Associate Director may assume responsibility and provide management for BNAACC operations.
• Advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters (e.g. identity exploration) and provide appropriate recommendations and referrals.
• Determine appropriate course of action and proper technique to utilize while engaging with students in problem solving, professional boundaries, and conflict resolution skills.

• Develop and lead culturally responsive, interdisciplinary programs that promote student success and global awareness.
• Design and facilitate workshops and training for students and campus stakeholders on equity, advocacy, and community engagement.
• Oversee Food For The Soul weekly lunch-and-learn sessions, creating programs that foster belonging and support diverse student experiences.
• Coordinate First Fridays, a monthly forum promoting wellness, creativity, critical thinking, and cultural appreciation.
• Chair the Black History Month Committee, managing the campus-wide calendar and guiding collaborative programming aligned with the national theme.
• Partner with La Casa Cultural Latina to co-advise the Black and Latinx Summit planning committee.
• Develop educationally transformative programs that result in awareness of and appreciation for the importance and intersectionality of Black cultures, global connectivity, and solidarity.

• Assist with student recruitment and engagement for WBML initiatives.
• Help maintain connections with campus organizations and community partners under guidance from senior staff.
• Follow campus policies and broadcasting standards during production activities.
• Provide basic support for podcast development, such as organizing resources and scheduling.
• Participate in training sessions and help students learn podcasting basics.
• Offer ideas and light feedback on podcast concepts when requested.
• Assist with editing tasks and help ensure episodes meet quality standards.

• Advise and oversee the Shelley Ambassador Program, including recruiting, training, and managing a team of up to 30 student volunteers who assist with prospective and admitted student visits.
• Serve as BNAACC’s primary point of contact for outreach efforts; coordinate, organize, and attend campus resource fairs, off-campus presentations, and special weekend programs.
• Collaborate with the Admissions Office to plan and organize two Admitted Student Days that showcase BNAACC’s programs, resources, and impact.

• Maintain and update BNAACC communications, including the website, digital signage, and social media platforms.
• Collaborate with the main campus library to preserve documentation and digital archives showcasing the legacy of the Black community at Illinois within the university’s student life archives.
• Reconcile expenses and ensure accurate financial tracking for related programs and initiatives.
• Assist with semesterly reporting and provide data to support assessment and planning.
• Perform other…