Director, African American Resource Center & Equity Initiatives

University of California, Santa Cruz; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

University of California, Santa Cruz is seeking a Director for the African American Resource & Cultural Center (AARCC) in Santa Cruz, CA. This full-time role oversees policy development, program delivery, staff leadership, fundraising, and campus partnerships to advance diversity and inclusion.

The position includes budget oversight, external fundraising, and collaboration with divisions, departments, and community partners. Salary ranges from $85,000 to $95,000 per year with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience.
• Advanced knowledge of retention, academic success, and student experience of undergraduate/graduate African/Black/Caribbean students.
• Advanced knowledge of social justice, equity, inclusion, and intersectionality in higher education.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating culturally responsive programs and services.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and organizational leadership for AARCC programs and services.
• Manage operating and programming budget and fiscal performance for AARCC.
• Improve campus climate by advocating for diversity and collaborating with campus units.
• Lead staff and student teams, oversee training and curricula for guidance courses.
• Provide crisis intervention and advising to students and refer to resources as needed.
• Occasionally coordinate transportation for off-campus events.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Public speaking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of California, Santa Cruz is seeking a Director for the African American Resource & Cultural Center (AARCC) in Santa Cruz, CA. This full-time role oversees policy development, program delivery, staff leadership, fundraising, and campus partnerships to advance diversity and inclusion.

The position includes budget oversight, external fundraising, and collaboration with divisions, departments, and community partners. Salary ranges from $85,000 to $95,000 per year with full benefits.