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Assistant Director, Native Community Center (4501U), Centers for Educational Justice and Community E

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Departmental Overview

The Native American Student Development Office works to support undergraduate and graduate student needs, creates academic, community, and social opportunities to foster understanding of Native American, Indigenous and intersectional identities; fosters critical dialog across race and ethnicity; works to create a sense of inclusion for students at UC Berkeley; educates, advocates and builds community across differences; and develops student leaders for a multicultural world. NASD is part of a collaborative, the Centers for Educational Justice and Community Engagement (EJCE).

The Centers for Educational Justice and Community Engagement (EJCE) is charged with developing programs, activities, and strategies that promote students' academic progress and success by engaging them through intersectional and multicultural practices that acknowledge and celebrate their individual and collective experiences. The collaborative coordinates a series of academic courses and educational and multicultural activities through its six centers & offices (African American Student Development, Asian Pacific American Student Development, Chicano/Latino Student Development, the Gender Equity Center, Multicultural Community Center, Native American Student Development). The collaborative is a key campus partner in helping the campus create an inclusive environment for multiple student populations and minimizing the inter-group tensions that on other campuses have resulted in disruptive and highly publicized bias-related incidents. The EJCE team is housed within the Division of Equity & Inclusion.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of the Native Community Center (NCC) will manage the physical space and day-to-day operations of the Native Community Center, and oversee the programs related to the mission of the NCC and Native American Student Development (NASD), as well as interfacing with and advising undergraduate and graduate students at UC Berkeley. Additionally, the Assistant Director will be critical in the development, implementation and assessment of programs and events in collaboration with professional and student staff centered around student development and the needs of the Native American community. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills, the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, possess a strong understanding of the national trends and issues related to Native American students in higher education, and have a commitment to community development and student support.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 09/03/2024.

Responsibilities

Multicultural Advising:

• Provides advice about academic and personal development resources to students engaged in ethnic specific, multicultural, and/or cross-cultural studies, programs, services, and organizations.


• Refers students to appropriate campus and community services.

Program & Space Management:

• Plans, develops, and implements programs, services, activities, and strategies that promote critical dialogue and social change around multiculturalism, campus climate, and issues of equity and inclusion.


• Works with student groups on planning multicultural and/or community specific events.


• Determines and coordinates staffing and other logistical needs.


• Assures issues of safety, security, and risk management are addressed.


• Mentors and develops student staff on event management and procedures


• Assesses program effectiveness and recommends changes in program content, procedures, and policies, as appropriate and in-line with established standards and goals of the office & Native Community Center.


• Recommends the development of new activities and programs.


• Coordinates the content, editing, and publication of newsletters, website, brochures, and publicity materials.


• Assists in preparing proposals for extramural funding.


• Oversees the day-to-day management and supervision of the Native Community Center, including staffing, inventory, schedule and communicating and monitoring maintenance needs

Student Leadership Development:

• Hires, trains, mentors, and supervises the work of student coordinators and interns in close partnership with the Director.


• Facilitates collaborative group processes and uses innovative pedagogical and culturally informed models.


• Plans and leads workshop designed to promote students' academic success and retention, personal development, and leadership formation.

Collaborative Relationships:

• Develops and maintains relationships with stakeholders, on and off campus, critical to program success.


• Serves as a liaison with other programs and organizations on campus and in community; convening and facilitating meetings of the NASD Advisory Board and other key stakeholder meetings.


• Promotes collaborations among various student, staff, faculty, and community constituencies with interests in social justice, equity and inclusion.

Professional Development:

• Keeps abreast of changing and evolving trends regarding Native American/Indigenous, multicultural education/counseling, multicultural education, identity, student development theories.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of the histories, theories, and practice of multiculturalism, multicultural student development and student leadership development.


• Knowledge of the methodologies used to enhance students' academic and personal development, such as collaborative and student-centered teaching/learning models, small group facilitation, coaching, mentoring, and advocacy.


• Knowledge of trends and issues facing students from low-income, underrepresented, Native American/American Indian/Alaskan Native, indigenous, multiracial, multi-ethnic, mixed-race, mixed-ethnic, and/or lgbtqia+ backgrounds.


• Experience collecting and analyzing data, and generating reports.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse communities of students, staff, and faculty.


• Highly developed interpersonal and public communication skills including political acumen, social/cultural perceptiveness, conflict management, and interventions strategies.


• Thorough knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and practices of multicultural event planning and campus-community relations, including event design, organization, and production.


• Knowledge and experience analyzing complex situations and identifying solutions to solve problems; skills and experience in developing and administering programs designed to meet the diverse needs of students.


• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with Native American/American Indian or Alaska Native youth.


• Experience working with California Native Nations.


• Master's degree or equivalent experience/training.


• Two to three years of professional experience in related area.

Salary & Benefits

This is a 1yr, full-time (40 hours/week), contract appointment, eligible for UC benefits with the possibility of extension with continued funding. This is a monthly paid, exempt position.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $72,000.00 - $76,000.00.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5559439&targetURL=U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.

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