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The University of Massachusetts Amherst

Assistant Director CMASS

The University of Massachusetts Amherst, Union, New Jersey, us, 07083


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524173Work type:

Staff Full TimeLocation:

UMass AmherstDepartment:

CMASS - Ctr Multicul AdvancmntUnion:

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Student Affairs & Services

About UMass AmherstUMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees.Job SummaryThe Assistant Director – CMASS (Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success) position provides culturally responsive coaching sessions and complimentary programs to support the learning and development of students from historically underrepresented identities.Essential FunctionsGuides students in identifying goals and action plans to meet their identity, personal, academic, and professional goals.Designs and facilitates workshops/seminars to promote student belonging and development.Provides resource referrals to promote student success and degree completion goals.Provides complimentary programs in collaboration with campus partners.Maintains and organizes accurate program records.Maintains knowledge of current trends in DEI and student support in higher education, technology, and data driven systems for efficient service delivery and produce reports.Other FunctionsPerforms related duties as assigned or required. Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery and other compliance requirements.Demonstrates capacity, skill, and willingness to engage students and contribute to student success.Understands responsibilities with respect to conflicts of interest and behaves in ways consistent both with law and with University policy.Contributes toward creating a positive and respectful workplace.Minimum QualificationsThree (3) years experience working in higher education.Experience supporting the development of students from underrepresented populations.Knowledge of social justice principles.Experience with basic office software including Microsoft Suite, Teams, and Zoom.Preferred QualificationsExperience providing service with coaching perspective, training in coaching, coaching certification.Ability to utilize/learn new software.Physical Demands/Working ConditionsTypical Office Environment.Work ScheduleMonday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm; some nights and weekends required.Upload your resume along with your completed application. Our team will check references at the final stage of the interview process. Please be prepared to provide contact information for at least three (3) professional references. This position will remain open until filled or the advertised closing date, whichever occurs first.UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services.

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