Job description
The Director reports to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students in the Division of Student Affairs and works collaboratively with the Center’s Advisory Committee. The Director is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the programs, events and services provided by the Center for the campus and community as well as to educate and motivate all students to be aware and appreciative of diversity and other cultures.
Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.
- Provide leadership and direction for the operation of the Center and promotion of African American culture.
- Plan and implement comprehensive programs and services to enhance the academic and social success of African American students with a focus on activities related to retention.
- Coordinate educational programs and campus events that promote a diverse intellectual and social environment as well as cross-cultural understanding to include Black History Month, MLK Day, and Juneteenth Celebrations. .
- Facilitate collaborative partnerships with faculty and other departments in presenting programs and fostering appreciation for African American culture through lectures, art, discussions and workshops.
- Manage the financial resources of the Center, authorize expenditures and monitor the departmental budget in accordance with APSU policies and procedures.
- Provide quality marketing for programs and services and ensure that events are adequately publicized to maximize participation.
- Assist in the recruitment of under-represented students by participation in such events as GOVS Orientation and GOVS Preview Days.
- Preserve, maintain and catalog artifacts, books and other items located in the Center.
- Communicate regularly with the Center Advisory Committee and schedule meetings as appropriate.
- Design and implement community outreach programs and collaborative partnerships to include making the Center available for campus and community events.
- Provide oversight and direction for the Achievers and Scholars program, the Black Male Bridge Program, and Sistas Inspiring Sistas program.
- Serve as a resource person for students, faculty, staff and the community.
- Represent the Center at both on-campus and off-campus events.
- Conduct regular program evaluations and coordinate Center objectives with the Division of Student Affairs and University goals.
- Hire, supervise and evaluate staff and student assistants.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.
- Ability to effectively manage all aspects of the Center.
- Ability to work with students, faculty and administration in developing and advancing the goals of a Cultural Center in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to provide evidence of leadership in planning, design and delivery of programs and services.
- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate retention programs for African American students.
- Ability to assess the needs of African American students, set priorities among those needs, and respond to those needs to the extent that the number of students, facilities, and resources permit.
- Ability to provide support services to help African American students achieve their educational goals.
- Ability to promote and deepen the understanding of African American culture and heritage.
- Ability to provide training in leadership skills and other personal and social skills for African American students and those seeking to assist them.
- Ability to address and promote cultural diversity.
- Ability to effectively train and supervise personnel and complete all associated personnel actions in a timely and accurate manner.
- Ability to effectively manage departmental budget and develop policy.
- Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records.
- Ability to accurately analyze data and prepare reports.
- Ability to collaborate with other university departments and offices serving on committees as appropriate.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Master’s degree in a field that compliments the purpose of the Center and the responsibilities of the position.
- Two (2) years of relevant administrative experience in a university or similar environment.
- A background check will be required of the successful applicant.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
02/13/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to attach the transcript or modify your application after it has been submitted.
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