Operations & Programs Lead, Asian American Center

University of Connecticut; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Connecticut is seeking an Assistant Director for the Asian American Cultural Center to oversee internal operations, help develop and execute programs, and promote Asian/Asian American student success across campus.

You will lead staff supervision, coordinate planning and outreach, and foster partnerships with other offices and cultural centers. This role requires strong organizational and communication abilities to support a diverse university community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of related professional experience in an Asian American/multicultural center or non-profit/community setting or similar field of work.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Asian/Asian American community and ability to apply theories of identity and student development to carry out the mission of the Asian American Cultural Center.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with the public, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external agencies.
• Proven ability to evaluate, problem-solve, and troubleshoot to resolve difficult situations.
• Experience with supervision and evaluation of student staff.
• Demonstrated effective organizational, operational, and management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the hiring, supervision, training, work schedules, and evaluation of the student staff and practicum students.
• Develop, advise, and inform the staff and users of the Center regarding policies, procedures, personnel issues, and other matters pertaining to effective and efficient operations of the AsACC; update and maintain operation manuals for the AsACC.
• Assist in the planning, coordinating, and marketing of all programs for the AsACC.
• Collaborate and be the Center lead in developing new programs and initiatives with other cultural centers and program offices within the Office for Student Life & Enrollment and other University offices/department.
• Provide support, advocacy, and/or resource/referral information, as needed to students, staff, and faculty.
• Coordinate the annual Senior Banquet and the multiple scholarship awards process.
• Serve as the AsACC liaison to the Asian American Alumni Association and assist in the development of joint programming to foster continued connection among students and alumni.
• Research grants and other funding opportunities for the AsACC.
• Represent the AsACC at meetings with other University offices or external groups as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Staff supervision

Operations management

Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Job description

University of Connecticut is seeking an Assistant Director for the Asian American Cultural Center to oversee internal operations, help develop and execute programs, and promote Asian/Asian American student success across campus.

You will lead staff supervision, coordinate planning and outreach, and foster partnerships with other offices and cultural centers. This role requires strong organizational and communication abilities to support a diverse university community.