Metropolitan State College of Denver
Associate Director Of Black/African Student Engagement And S
Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
DepartmentCenter for Multicultural Excellence
Position Summary
The Associate Director of Black/African Student Engagement and Success is responsible for assisting students who identify as Black or with the African/African American culture as they transition to and enroll at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver). As part of the Center for Multicultural Engagement and Inclusion (CMEI), the Associate Director plays a key role in fostering a sense of belonging, providing comprehensive support and encouragement, and guiding students to utilize academic, cultural, and personal resources to achieve success. This is accomplished through initiatives focused on student engagement, academic success, cultural pride, empowerment, volunteerism, and leadership development.
This role promotes a supportive, affirming, and inclusive environment, concentrating on awareness and understanding, and strengthening the academic, professional, personal, and cultural experiences of students. The position is responsible for creating and delivering a range of support services, including workshops, leadership development, peer and professional mentoring, and cultural awareness programs, all designed to promote student success, retention, and persistence to graduation.
The Associate Director leads the Black Student Success Initiative (BSSI) at MSU Denver and applies innovative leadership to ensure the initiative aligns with current trends and challenges within the Black/African American communities on campus and in the broader society.
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Duties/Responsibilities
Leadership and Program Development Serve as a key member of the CMEI leadership team, contributing to the creation, development and implementation of the BSSI's vision and mission, ensuring alignment with CMEI and the University's overall goals. Hire, supervise, support, develop, and evaluate 1 full-time staff member, while overseeing a team of student staff, interns, and graduate student Create, expand, and assess new and existing programs that support Black student success, including leadership programs, signature events, K-12 outreach, and mentorship initiatives. Convene campus and external partners to collaboratively design and deliver comprehensive services that support Black student success, ensuring a holistic approach by leveraging expertise from various departments, division and community organizations. This includes fostering partnership across academic advising, student support services, and other university resources to create integrated and robust programs tailored to meet the needs of Black-identifying students. Lead with a lens that centers on Black, African American, and multiracial students, advocating for equity, inclusion, and social justice on campus. Develop and implement programs that address the intersectional identities of Black students, considering mental health and partnership with the counseling/student care team, financial literacy, and other resources for student well-being in order to empower students to be active participants in their own academic journey Lead initiatives to build out additional mentoring and leadership development opportunities for Black/African-identifying students, including collaborations with student organizations and campus partners.
Student Advocacy and Retention/Persistence Support Act as a key advocate for Black/African American students, addressing their concerns both inside and outside of the classroom and liaising with faculty and staff on their behalf. Build strong, collaborative relationships with academic advisors across the university to foster awareness and understanding of the unique challenges and needs of Black and African-identifying students Foster a sense of belonging for students by creating welcoming spaces and initiatives that celebrate Black/African cultural heritage and identity, while supporting students' academic, personal, a d professional development. This includes various identity celebrations, activities, and progr Establish a network of faculty members across various departments who can serve as key connections for black-identifying students, fostering mentorship and academic support, and also facilitate intentional conversations between students, faculty and advisors to promote student engagement and success Utilize student success and advising platforms (e.g.: Navigate) to proactively track academic progress, identify students at risk of not being retained, as well as "off-path" to graduation, and implement timely interventions. Regularly analyze data to measure retention and graduation outcomes enduring a strategic, data driven approach to improving Black-identifying student success. Schedule meetings with students to provide advisement and support that strengthen their academic persistence. Actively participate in advising system discussions to advocate for the inclusion of culturally responsive advising practices to enhance the overall support structure for Black-identifying students Identify speakers, internships and opportunities to introduce and develop entrepreneurial experiences to our black/African American identifying students
Campus and Community Engagement Partner with external community leaders, organizations, and alumni to create support networks for Black students. Build relationships with local schools and community organizations to support recruitment and outreach efforts in collaboration with different colleges, schools and campus department Collaborate with... For full info follow application link.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus
Position Summary
The Associate Director of Black/African Student Engagement and Success is responsible for assisting students who identify as Black or with the African/African American culture as they transition to and enroll at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver). As part of the Center for Multicultural Engagement and Inclusion (CMEI), the Associate Director plays a key role in fostering a sense of belonging, providing comprehensive support and encouragement, and guiding students to utilize academic, cultural, and personal resources to achieve success. This is accomplished through initiatives focused on student engagement, academic success, cultural pride, empowerment, volunteerism, and leadership development.
This role promotes a supportive, affirming, and inclusive environment, concentrating on awareness and understanding, and strengthening the academic, professional, personal, and cultural experiences of students. The position is responsible for creating and delivering a range of support services, including workshops, leadership development, peer and professional mentoring, and cultural awareness programs, all designed to promote student success, retention, and persistence to graduation.
The Associate Director leads the Black Student Success Initiative (BSSI) at MSU Denver and applies innovative leadership to ensure the initiative aligns with current trends and challenges within the Black/African American communities on campus and in the broader society.
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Duties/Responsibilities
Leadership and Program Development Serve as a key member of the CMEI leadership team, contributing to the creation, development and implementation of the BSSI's vision and mission, ensuring alignment with CMEI and the University's overall goals. Hire, supervise, support, develop, and evaluate 1 full-time staff member, while overseeing a team of student staff, interns, and graduate student Create, expand, and assess new and existing programs that support Black student success, including leadership programs, signature events, K-12 outreach, and mentorship initiatives. Convene campus and external partners to collaboratively design and deliver comprehensive services that support Black student success, ensuring a holistic approach by leveraging expertise from various departments, division and community organizations. This includes fostering partnership across academic advising, student support services, and other university resources to create integrated and robust programs tailored to meet the needs of Black-identifying students. Lead with a lens that centers on Black, African American, and multiracial students, advocating for equity, inclusion, and social justice on campus. Develop and implement programs that address the intersectional identities of Black students, considering mental health and partnership with the counseling/student care team, financial literacy, and other resources for student well-being in order to empower students to be active participants in their own academic journey Lead initiatives to build out additional mentoring and leadership development opportunities for Black/African-identifying students, including collaborations with student organizations and campus partners.
Student Advocacy and Retention/Persistence Support Act as a key advocate for Black/African American students, addressing their concerns both inside and outside of the classroom and liaising with faculty and staff on their behalf. Build strong, collaborative relationships with academic advisors across the university to foster awareness and understanding of the unique challenges and needs of Black and African-identifying students Foster a sense of belonging for students by creating welcoming spaces and initiatives that celebrate Black/African cultural heritage and identity, while supporting students' academic, personal, a d professional development. This includes various identity celebrations, activities, and progr Establish a network of faculty members across various departments who can serve as key connections for black-identifying students, fostering mentorship and academic support, and also facilitate intentional conversations between students, faculty and advisors to promote student engagement and success Utilize student success and advising platforms (e.g.: Navigate) to proactively track academic progress, identify students at risk of not being retained, as well as "off-path" to graduation, and implement timely interventions. Regularly analyze data to measure retention and graduation outcomes enduring a strategic, data driven approach to improving Black-identifying student success. Schedule meetings with students to provide advisement and support that strengthen their academic persistence. Actively participate in advising system discussions to advocate for the inclusion of culturally responsive advising practices to enhance the overall support structure for Black-identifying students Identify speakers, internships and opportunities to introduce and develop entrepreneurial experiences to our black/African American identifying students
Campus and Community Engagement Partner with external community leaders, organizations, and alumni to create support networks for Black students. Build relationships with local schools and community organizations to support recruitment and outreach efforts in collaboration with different colleges, schools and campus department Collaborate with... For full info follow application link.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus