Associate Director of Student Inclusion & Belonging

Associate Director of Student Inclusion & Belonging

College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA

Type:
Full-Time

Category:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Services

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The Associate Director of Student Inclusion & Belonging is responsible for services and programs that promote development along the intersections of identity, support the success of students from historically marginalized backgrounds (e.g., Black/African American, Latino/a/x/Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander/Desi, Indigenous/Native American, LGBTQIA+ students, and first‑generation students), and promote meaningful dialogue and engagement across identity‑based differences with the goal of promoting and enhancing cultural humility.

This position is designed to work with various divisions and departments across campus (e.g., Student Development, Academic Affairs, Athletics, College Chaplains, Career Development, Title IX & Equal Opportunity, etc.) to provide outreach, programming, consultation, and services that are responsive to the full spectrum of students and their needs.

• Participate in campus‑wide initiatives and collaborations with key campus stakeholders to help foster collaboration, including committees and working groups assigned by the Director.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the JEBI Division to support co‑curricular programming across the College.
• Assist in responding to time‑sensitive campus issues that require community‑wide processing of bias incidents.
• Be a visible and recognizable presence on campus by attending events sponsored by cultural organizations.
• Provide individual assistance and support to students.
• Refer students, faculty, and staff to appropriate campus supports when necessary, such as Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), the Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity, Student Campus Assessment, Response & Education (CARE) Team, and Human Resources.

• Support the planning of student‑focused programs that come from the JEBI Division that have a specific focus on the development, affirmation, and support of students from historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups (i.e., Black/African American, Latino/a/x/Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander/Desi, Indigenous/Native American), LGBTQIA+ students, and first‑generation students.
• Support the planning of special events hosted by the JEBI Division.
• Lead the implementation and planning of first‑generation student outreach and support:
  • Serve as a resource and referral agent for all students with particular attention to the needs of first‑generation students.
  • Maintain ongoing knowledge of information relevant to the campus regarding first‑generation students.
  • Provide support, guidance, and advisement to HCF1
    
    RST Scholars, a recognized student organization (RSO) celebrating and supporting first‑generation students.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the College's involvement with First Gen Forward, an initiative of NASPA and the Suder Foundation.
  • Chair and convene the First‑Generation Student Success Steering Committee, which includes membership from campus partners who support first‑generation initiatives, and develop programming to support the success of first‑generation students at Holy Cross.
  • In collaboration with a staff member from Academic Services and Learning Resources (ASLR), provide general support to members of the Delta Omicron chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha (or Tri‑Alpha), a national honor society for first‑generation college students, including the planning and implementing of the annual Tri‑Alpha induction ceremony.
  • Implement and administer the student track of the…