Program Manager, Diversity Initiatives - Student Belonging

APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is pleasing to God and edifying to one another.

The Program Manager of Diversity Initiatives reports to the Executive Director of Diversity Initiatives.

The Program Manager has three core responsibilities that encompass, marketing, student engagement including international students and management.

The Program Manager manages programming, and leads the department in DEI communication and marketing campaigns. Develops marketing resources to effectively communicate programs, resources, initiatives, and opportunities to stakeholders and constituency groups.

The Program Manager is responsible for the co-curricular and cross-cultural initiatives that are related to and significant for students and international students’ engagement, success, and holistic development at Azusa Pacific University. With an understanding and commitment to advancing APU’s DEI division distinctives which include but are not limited to cultivating a diverse community, inclusive climate, and an equitable environment for all students including international students. Vital responsibility of assessing the engagement and retention rate of students of color on an on-going basis and reporting to the Executive Director of Campus Life Diversity Initiatives recommended action steps on retaining our ethnically and culturally diverse student population.

The Program Manager leads, supervises, student staff housed in the Student Center for Reconciliation and Diversity (SCRD). The position is a central point of contact for the Student Center for Reconciliation and Diversity (SCRD), Ethnic Student Organizations, and other diversity-related campaigns for students; oversees programming, facilitates training. In the supervisory capacity, they supervise student interns, graduate assistants, and student leaders of ethnic organizations.

Required Education

• Master’s degree in counseling or education with an emphasis in student affairs, or related discipline.
  
  

Required Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience with student programming and advising.
• 2 years of Cross-cultural experience and understanding.
• Experience facilitating diversity training, multicultural programming, and/or intercultural or social justice education.
• Demonstrated experience at working in an educational setting with ethnically diverse college students and supporting student success and addressing opportunity gaps.
• Experience developing diversity and reconciliation programming from a Christian perspective.
• Experience managing/ supervising teams, managing organizational processes.
• Experience with student success programming such as TRIO, Summer Bridge, or new student orientation.
• Experience in developing and implementing programs.
• Background in international student services preferred.
  
  

Primary Duties/Essential Functions

Marketing

• Manage SCRD website, Facebook, and Instagram pages with updated events and information.
  
  

Program Management

• Participates with DEI leadership in the Multi-Ethnic Leadership (MEL) Scholars selection process.
• Sponsors and advises multi-ethnic student organizations regarding promotional strategies, event planning, and budget management.
• Supervise and manage undergraduate student interns in developing campus-wide intercultural events that include but are not limited to:
• Admission Events
• Heritage Month Celebrations
• Ethnic Organization Multicultural Events
• SCRD Speaker Series
• Diversity-oriented events
• Assist with programming for Male Success Initiatives
• Assist with programming for the Pathway Scholars Program
• Develop professional competencies for Ethnic Organizations (EO) and facilitate fall and spring training opportunities for student leaders and EO faculty/staff sponsors.
• Monitor event programming budgets, negotiate performance contracts and pay outside vendors for equipment and services.
• Coordinate the use of appropriate facilities with departments/individuals as necessary for events and on behalf of ethnic organizations.
• Assist with the implementation of the on-boarding process for all students throughout the year.
• Oversee the Haggard Scholars program by coordinating selection of scholars with campus partners, and providing development opportunities and programming support to the Haggard scholars.
• Develop and implement initiatives which will provide cross-cultural and intercultural awareness and interactions as well as social, cultural, and leadership opportunities for international students/scholars.
• Coordinate fall and spring Global Student Orientation with Campus Life, Enrollment, and Graduate and Professional Student Engagement.
  

Engagement

• Support current student retention support services such as the Black Male Success Initiative, Latino Male Success Initiative, etc.
• Partner with the Undergraduate Academic Success Center to develop retention strategies
• Collaborates with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in planning annual Connections Preview Day for underrepresented high school students.
• Design student event programming policies for undergraduate student workers and multi-ethnic organizations.
• Respond to students and others who inquire about information on cross-cultural programs, scholarships, internships, fellowships, conferences, university services, and other resources.
• Serve as a resource person and potential mentor to students, especially students of color, coaching students on academic, personal, and spiritual concerns, referring students to appropriate resources as needed.
• Collaborate with various university departments in providing support services related to the retention of underrepresented ethnic minority students.
• Research ideas, theories, and other cutting-edge programs that may benefit the growth of programs within SCRD.
• Provide an essential linkage between APU’s main international student culture and campus culture by maintaining contact with and collaborating with various campus partners.
  
  

Other

• Serve on DEI committees, working groups, and/or counsels per the direction of divisional leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned by DEI leadership.
  
  

Skills

• Emerging leadership skills and capacity.
• Cross-cultural experience and understanding.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage numerous tasks concurrently in a timely manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to be proactive, take initiative and learn independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively with departmental and divisional staff.
• Ability to work with international students with patience and treat them with respect.
• Ability to engage and work with ethnically and economically diverse students.
• Ability to maintain an attitude of flexibility.
• Collaborative and an effective team member and team builder.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
  
  

Mental Demands

• Understands and supports the Christian mission of APU; demonstrates a mature Christian faith, and is in agreement and alignment with the APU positional statements.
• Ability to work in a vibrant, fast-paced student environment and to positively promote the sense of belonging and holistic success of students.
• Able to think abstractly, problem solve, and effectively manage projects from start to finish.
• Ability to understand and relate well to students and adults of diverse ethnic backgrounds, to work independently and with little supervision, be proactive, take initiative and notice what needs to be completed.
• Understand vision and commitment to the specific needs of ethnic minority students with the ability to disseminate that knowledge to the campus community.
• In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Intermittent sitting and standing.
• Requires keyboard and 10-key work.
• Extensive telephone usage.
• Ability to lift, pull, grasp, bend and reach.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
  
  

Visual Demands

• Computer monitor and reading.
  
  

Environment

• Pleasant office, comfortable temperatures.
  
  

Technologies

• Proficient in Google Apps., Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel, proficient in social media platforms.
  
  

Compensation

• Grade 10: $25.94 to $29.83 is the hourly compensation for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package.
  
  

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe', our 'mission statement', and our 'statement of faith'.

You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here: http://www.apu.edu/stories/

Azusa Pacific University will conduct a background check on all final candidates.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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