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Associate Director
Posted On: Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Position Type: Supportive Prof
College/Division: Vice Provost
Department: Center for Black Studies
Contact: Jeanne Ratfield
| jrat@niu.edu | 815-753-8381
Phone: 815-753-8381
RESPONSIBILITIES
Northern Illinois University (NIU) invites applications for the anticipated position of Associate Director with the Center for Black Studies. The Associate Director holds a 12 month Supportive Professional Staff contract, reports directly to the Center for Black Studies Director.
The Associate Director will teach one class per semester, serve as the liaison to and advise student organizations, and responsible for communicating and interacting with faculty and staff.
The Associate Director primarily will be responsible for the recruitment and advisement of students in the Black Studies Minor, implement the annual assessment plan, serve as the liaison to the Division of Student Affairs, the Resource Centers, work with the Study Abroad Office in developing and directing study abroad programs, identify and develop funding opportunities, and oversee the budgets for programs and events related to the Center for Black Studies.
The Associate Director will plan programs and events such as Black History Month, organize and develop social media plan, and develop and implement marketing plan.
Salary: $48,000 - $52,000
REQUIRED SKILLS
• M.A. or M.S.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in higher education
• Teaching background in Black Studies
• Background and knowledge of assessment
• Working knowledge of external funding and proposal development
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, supervisory, and oral and written skills
• Effective in working with students, faculty, and staff
• Willingness to work some evenings and/or weekends
PREFERRED SKILLS
PhD/EdD or equivalent terminal degree
MATERIALS
Letter of interest, curriculum vitae, name of three references, and unofficial transcript to:
Search Committee
c/o Jeanne Ratfield
Office of the Vice Provost
Altgeld Hall 220A
DeKalb, IL 60115
Or email to: jrat@niu.edu
815-753-8381
Review of applications will begin April 15, 2013 and continue until position is filled.
In compliance with the Illinois Campus Security Act, before an offer of employment is made, the university will conduct a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a criminal background check.
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. NIU recognizes Dual Career issues. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.