Assistant/Associate Director of Inclusive Excellence

Lebanon Valley College; Annville (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in staff housing

Job summary

Lebanon Valley College invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Director of Inclusive Excellence. This role reports to the vice provost for student affairs and dean of students, and focuses on programming, education and training, student retention, case management, and on-call duties to foster belonging and engagement across the campus community.

The successful candidate will hold a Master's degree, have professional student affairs experience, and be able to live in campus housing as a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• At least 1 year of professional student affairs experience.
• Ability to live in provided campus housing as a live-on staff member.
• Experience mentoring, advising, and supporting historically underrepresented students and student organizations.
• Understanding of the residential college environment and experience developing student programs.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and knowledge of issues affecting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students in higher education.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with initiative and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement inclusive excellence initiatives.
• Plan and deliver programming, education, and training.
• Support student retention and case management.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities.
• Collaborate across Student Affairs and campus partners to advance inclusive excellence.
• Help create an environment where all students feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to participate.

Job description

Assistant/Associate Director of Inclusive Excellence

Reporting directly to the vice provost for student affairs and dean of students, the assistant/associate director of inclusive excellence supports the development, coordination, and implementation of inclusive excellence initiatives in collaboration with the Center for Student Engagement. The position has primary responsibilities for programming, education and training, student retention, case management, and participation in on-call responsibilities. The assistant/associate director contributes to strategies and initiatives designed to strengthen students' sense of inclusion, belonging, connection, and engagement at Lebanon Valley College. The position works collaboratively across Student Affairs and campus partners to develop and implement programs, services, and initiatives that advance the College's commitment to inclusive excellence. Through the Office of Culture, Community, and Belonging and the Student Affairs division, the assistant/associate director helps create an environment in which all students feel welcomed, valued, supported, and empowered to fully participate in the LVC community. The position will remain open until filled.

Qualifications include a Master's degree in a related field, a minimum of one year of professional student affairs experience, including graduate-level experience, the ability to live in provided campus housing as a live-on staff member, experience mentoring, advising, and supporting historically underrepresented students and student organizations, understanding of the residential college environment and experience developing student programs, the demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence and knowledge of issues affecting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students in higher education, the ability to work collaboratively and independently with initiative and sound judgment, and engagement in student affairs professional organizations (preferred).

Lebanon Valley College is committed to fostering excellence through diversity in its educational programs and employment practices. The College welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those who have demonstrated a commitment to creating a more inclusive society and world.