Assistant Director of Student Success and Multicultural Programming - Center for Multicultural Equity & Access

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

The Center for Multicultural Equity and Access (CMEA ) enhances the education of students who have historically experienced barriers to access and success in higher education. The vast social and economic inequalities disrupted a sense of justice as “we walk with the excluded” towards a “hope-filled future.” We actively promote access to educational attainment for diverse populations through intentional programming, services, and opportunities.

The Assistant Director of Student Success and Multicultural Programming is a full-time staff member in the Center for Multicultural Equity & Access (CMEA) in the Division of Student Affairs. This position reports to the Associate Director and/or Senior Associate Dean of Students and provides the Georgetown community with academic support services and educational programming/training. This role collaborates closely with the Academic Departments/Deans, Center for Student Engagement, Student Outreach and SupportOffice of Residential Living, and other key departments across the institution. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide support to high impact activities such as college awareness programs, new student orientation, student success supplemental instruction, leadership, and personal development activities. 

• Advise students who are experiencing distress or academic challenges, meeting with resident directors and residents on a weekly basis.

• Develop reports that analyze the success of programmatic efforts and status of graduation and retention metrics relative to student belonging, mattering, and student success

• Select, train, and advise house residents of Black House and Casa Latina, along with other emerging living and learning communities.

• Develop and advise residential programming that promotes student growth, involvement in learning, engagement, and inclusion on campus, managing Pre-Orientation and other transitions programs. 

• Facilitate leadership training for residents/programming members for educational and multicultural programming (i.e. Event planning/management/marketing, risk management/contract negotiation)

• Select, train, and supervise student coordinator and peer leaders, providing workshops and trainings on student success strategies, community building, and student well-being in collaboration with other units/staff.

• Plan and facilitate student leader and identity development training for residents, participating and contributing as a team member within the office staffing unit on assigned projects.

• Oversee reservations, facilities, dining services, and technology for programming needs related to academic support services, diversity education, and pre-college programs.

• Manage individual program budgets and financial oversight, assisting with financial accounting and posting procedures.

• Staff and supervise on-site programs and activities, including late-night and weekend student activities

Work Interactions

The Assistant Director will oversee student success initiatives and educational programs while collaborating on a wide range of campus events and student leadership opportunities. This position provides direct advising and programming for a diverse population of college students identified as first-generation, high financial need, and/or students from diverse backgrounds. In addition, this role will also work directly with students who hold leadership positions within CMEA-monitored multicultural organizations and living learning spaces such as Black House and Casa Latina, and peer-facilitated programs. The Assistant Director designs and teaches workshops to students related to dimensions of difference, social justice and allyship.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Masters degree required in higher education administration, college student personnel, counseling, social work or related discipline with a minimum of two years work experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of student development, leadership development, program design & implementation

• Demonstrated knowledge of theories of student development, social justice, , and a demonstrated experience in advising student groups and organizations

• Experience in working with students who  have historically experienced barriers to access and success in higher education

• Demonstrated commitment to providing student-centered support to growing, fast-moving, hard-working teams

• Strong organizational, analytical, and troubleshooting skills; detail-oriented; ability to multitask and prioritize tasks; and able to learn quickly

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to successfully and effectively liaise with various audiences and stakeholders within and across departments in a multicultural environment

• Ability to work independently, resourcefully, and on own initiative, with flexibility to changing priorities

Work Mode Designation 

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation .

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .