What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inter-Cultural Center Leadership Advisor position at Highline College (WA)?
Highline College is situated in a diverse community just 20 minutes south of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 70% students of color, representing over 35 nations and more than 100 languages. The college embraces equity, inclusion, and social justice, with core goals of Student Attainment, Diversity, Community Engagement, and Sustainability.
The Center for Cultural & Inclusive Excellence (CCIE) provides transformative leadership in creating a learning and work environment that is equitable and inclusive. In light of the college's Cultural Diversity Policy, CCIE is committed to increasing consciousness on equity and social justice, empowering students as social change agents, and the dismantling of institutional oppression.
As a member of the Center for Cultural & Inclusive Excellence (CCIE) and Center for Leadership & Service (CLS) Unit, the Inter-Cultural Center Leadership Advisor is a student-funded position that coordinates student engagement programs and initiatives through the Center to increase awareness of social justice issues and fosters essential leadership skills in students to become culturally responsive practitioners and social change agents. This position provides leadership for campus-wide culturally responsive programming centering campus consciousness, diversity, equity and inclusion.
This position is an exempt, at-will, full time position reporting to the Director of the Center for Cultural & Inclusive Excellence.Reporting to the Director of the Center for Cultural & Inclusive Excellence, this position will:
Inter-Cultural Center Programming and Planning
- Provide leadership in coordinating, visioning, and managing the programs and initiatives in the Inter-Cultural Center (ICC);
- Create curriculum and facilitate leadership training to support the growth and development of ICC Peer Facilitators and student leaders engaged with CCIE/CLS programming;
- Support student participation in national and local conferences around equity and social justice including the Washington State Students of Color Conference;
- Coordinate campus-wide culturally responsive programming through Center for Cultural & Inclusive Excellence centering diversity, equity and inclusion; including, LGBTQIA Week, Disability Justice Week, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Week and Unity through Diversity Week;
- Collaborate with campus partners to enhance co-curricular student engagement and programming;
- Lead and facilitate student participation in national and local conferences around equity and social justice, including the Washington State Student of Color Conference;
- Serve as a liaison to campus services and programs that contribute to student success and academic achievement (e.g. student programs, tutoring, honors, academic probation, advising, transfer, and counseling);
- Coordinate paperwork for events/programs for room reservations, catering, materials and supplies, and student travel. This position works closely with Conference Services, Catering, Purchasing, and Travel Departments.
- Empower students towards campus communities and leadership experiences;
- Create appropriate, culturally responsive and needed leadership training curriculum to support the growth and development of students and communities;
- Model and promote the concepts of Servant Leadership, social justice and inclusion;
- Collaborate with the Unit Leadership Programming Team, providing robust leadership development programs to the Highline College student community.
- Supervision of the Inter-Cultural Center Peer Facilitators who develop peer facilitated dialogues focusing on social injustices and oversee daily operations of the Center;
- Provide continuous training and professional development opportunities.
- Support other duties as assigned to support the offerings of the CLS & CCIE work unit.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills;
- Experience with and appreciation for individual differences and cultural diversity;
- Knowledge of general extracurricular and co-curricular offerings in a community college environment;
- A demonstrated ability to provide direct supervision and coaching to paid student employees;
- Experience planning and conducting trainings and workshops;
- Able to work collaboratively with faculty & staff;
- Commitment to the mission of a community college and its support of student success through engagement and involvement opportunities;
- Knowledge and intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite;
- Ability to maintain strong professional and ethical standards;
- Strong problem solving skills and can think independently;
- Capable of effectively managing multiple tasks.
- Baccalaureate degree and one year of related undergraduate student involvement/leadership experience; AND
- A demonstrated ability to provide direct supervision and coaching; AND
- Experience planning and conducting trainings and workshops.
- Associates Degree and minimum of three years coordinating programs in a college setting, human services or a related field; AND
- A demonstrated ability to provide direct supervision and coaching; AND
- Experience planning and conducting trainings and workshops.
- Masters degree in student development or related field of study;
- Communication proficiency in a foreign language;
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills;
- Experience with and appreciation for individual differences and cultural diversity;
- Knowledge of general extracurricular and co-curricular offerings in a community college environment;
- Able to work collaboratively with faculty & staff;
- Commitment to the mission of a community college and its support of student success through engagement and involvement opportunities.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
THE COLLEGE
Highline College prides itself on its commitment to diversity and equity, its institutional culture of collegiality and innovation, its globalization of curricula and its inclusion of the community in its programming. Founded in 1961, Highline College is situated in a diverse community just 15minutes south of Seattle. The college annually serves more than 16,500 students –– a student population of over 70% students of color, representing 35 nations and more than 100 languages. The college embraces equity, inclusion and social justice, with core goals of student attainment, diversity, community Engagement and sustainability. The student body at Highline College is made up of Transfer students, Running Start students, Professional- Technical students, International students, Comprehensive Transition Program for students with intellectual disabilities, Adult Basic Education and English Language Learners. In addition, we offer six bachelor of applied science, four-year degrees.
MISSION AND VISION
As an essential part of our mission and vision, diversity, equity and inclusion are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Your online application must include the following to be considered complete:
1. A detailed resume that addresses the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position;
2. A letter of application/cover letter (two-page maximum, recommended) that addresses your ability to meet the QUALIFICATIONS, and KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES for the
position;
3. A one-page response to the Supplemental Question.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- National Criminal Background Check may be required.
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NEED APPLICATION HELP?
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HIGHLINE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Highline College is an equal opportunity employer. The College is committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty and staff, as well as our student population. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations, and gender identity diversity. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legal protected status.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodations in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (206) 592-3812. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.
TITLE IX POLICY
Highline College complies with Title IX regulations. For details on our policies, see our website https://humanresources.highline.edu/faculty-and-staff/policies/title-ix/
The College appointing authorities reserve the right and may exercise the option to make an employment decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process.
Salary : $52,632
