Assistant/Associate Director of Arts & Cultural Programming at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois

Job Description:

Assistant/Associate Director of Arts & Cultural Programming




Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center



ASSISTANT DIRECTOR



Job Summary

Assist in the development, implementation, coordination, and assessment of education programs, services, and activities for the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (BNAACC) that educate and promote a campus-wide understanding of Black history, contributions, and issues/challenges of importance to Black communities with an emphasis on highlighting the arts. Assist with advising and providing leadership training for Black students and student groups.



ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR




Job Summary



Assist in the development, implementation, coordination, and assessment of education programs, services, and activities for the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (BNAACC) that educate and promote a campus-wide understanding of Black history, contributions, and issues/challenges of importance to Black communities with an emphasis on highlighting the arts. Serve as primary supervisor for BNAACC student interns and assume responsibility for the center in the absence of the Director.



ASSISTANT DIRECTOR




Duties & Responsibilities



Campus and Community Outreach & Engagement

• Advise the Shelley Ambassador Program. Recruit, train, and manage a team of upwards of 30 student volunteers to assist with prospective and admitted student visits.


• Serves as the BNAACC point of contact and coordinate, organize and attend campus resource fairs, off-campus presentations, and special weekend programs.


• Assist with the coordination and implementation of BNAACC's pre-orientation program for first-year and transfer students, the Circuit.

Cultural Programming & Workshops

• Spearheaded the development of culturally responsive and interdisciplinary programs. Provide training and organize workshops for students and stakeholders to advance knowledge on topics impacting Black communities both domestically and globally to provide advocacy and support.


• Lead the Food For The Soul weekly lunch and learn sessions by developing programs and workshops that support Black students' experiences.


• Lead monthly First Fridays, a social forum to foster wellness, creativity, critical thinking, and cultural appreciation amongst students. Design and deliver a dynamic curriculum and create inclusive learning environments that inspire artistic exploration and enhance well-being.


• Lead the Black History Month Committee through the coordination of the campus-wide Black History Month Calendar and by leading a group of students, staff and faculty to create programming in accordance with the national theme.


• Collaborate with La Casa Cultural Latina to convene the Black and Latinx Summit, serving as the Co-Advisor for the summit committee.


• Develop educationally transformative programs that result in awareness of and appreciation for the importance and intersectionality of Black cultures, global connectivity, and solidarity.

Supervision

• Serve as the Co-supervisor for the BNAACC Interns. Coordinate the recruitment, hiring, training, teaching, supervision, and evaluation of student interns.


• Provide professional learning experiences (leadership retreats/trainings) that enable student interns to develop the personal and professional skills needed to thrive in a diverse society.


• Advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters (e.g. identity exploration) and provide appropriate recommendations and referrals.


• Determine appropriate course of action and proper technique to utilize while engaging with students in problem solving, professional boundaries, and conflict resolution skills.

Administrative

• Maintain and develop BNAACC communications (i.e. BNAACC website, BNAACC Digital Sign, and social media platforms).


• Work with main campus library to maintain documentation and digital archives which showcases the legacy of the Black community at ILLLINOIS; including but not limited to program flyers and marketing, photo/video, etc. with the university student life archives.


• Assist with semesterly reporting


• Other duties as assigned

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR


Duties & Responsibilities


Supervision

• Serve as the Co-supervisor for the BNAACC Interns. Coordinate the recruitment, hiring, training, teaching, supervision, and evaluation of student interns.


• Provide professional learning experiences (leadership retreats/trainings) that enable student interns to develop the personal and professional skills needed to thrive in a diverse society.


• In the absence of the Director, the Associate Director may assume responsibility and provide management for BNAACC operations.


• Advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters (e.g. identity exploration) and provide appropriate recommendations and referrals.


• Determine appropriate course of action and proper technique to utilize while engaging with students in problem solving, professional boundaries, and conflict resolution skills.

Oversee Where Black Media Lives

• Cultivate relationships with local community artists, organizations and community leaders. Become a liaison between BNAACC and the arts community.


• Provide creative input and constructive feedback on podcast concepts, scripts, and production plans


• Create a podcasting curriculum and create training for students interested in hosting a podcast.


• Manage the editing of the final products


• Cultivate relationships with local artists, organizations and community leaders. Become a liaison between BNAACC and the community.


• Provide input and constructive feedback on the podcast being created through WBML, scripts and production plans.

Campus and Community Outreach & Engagement

• Advise the Shelley Ambassador Program. Recruit, train, and manage a team of upwards of 30 student volunteers to assist with prospective and admitted student visits.


• Serves as the BNAACC point of contact and coordinate, organize and attend campus resource fairs, offcampus presentations, and special weekend programs.


• Assist with the coordination and implementation of BNAACC's pre-orientation program for first-year and transfer students, the Circuit.

Cultural Programming & Workshops

• Spearheaded the development of culturally responsive and interdisciplinary programs. Provide training and organize workshops for students and stakeholders to advance knowledge on topics impacting Black communities both domestically and globally to provide advocacy and support.


• Lead the Food For The Soul weekly lunch and learn sessions by developing programs and workshops that support Black students' experiences.


• Lead monthly First Fridays, a social forum to foster wellness, creativity, critical thinking, and cultural appreciation amongst students. Design and deliver a dynamic curriculum and create inclusive learning environments that inspire artistic exploration and enhance well-being.


• Lead the Black History Month Committee through the coordination of the campus-wide Black History Month Calendar and by leading a group of students, staff and faculty to create programming in accordance with the national theme.


• Collaborate with La Casa Cultural Latina to convene the Black and Latinx Summit, serving as the Co-Advisor for the summit committee.


• Develop educationally transformative programs that result in awareness of and appreciation for the importance and intersectionality of Black cultures, global connectivity, and solidarity.

Administrative

• Maintain and develop BNAACC communications (i.e. BNAACC website, BNAACC Digital Sign, and social media platforms).


• Work with main campus library to maintain documentation and digital archives which showcases the legacy of the Black community at ILLLINOIS; including but not limited to program flyers and marketing, photo/video, etc. with the university student life archives.


• Assist with semesterly reporting.


• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Physical Demands

Some evenings and weekends are required as needed.



ASSISTANT DIRECTOR




Minimum Qualifications



Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of work experience in diversity, equity and inclusion.


• Demonstrated experience providing leadership development and training opportunities.


• Experience in arts education and administration, such as digital arts, auditory arts, visual arts, literary arts, and/or performing arts.


• Experience coordinating cultural, social, educational and/or social justice programs focused on Black students and/or staff/faculty.

Preferred Qualifications



Experience:

• Experience developing community and public outreach & engagement programs.


• Demonstrated success and ability to work/collaborate as a contributing member in a team-oriented environment with an understanding of the larger unit and University contexts. This includes collaborating with colleagues and non-University key partners.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR




Minimum Qualifications



Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of work experience in diversity, equity and inclusion.


• Demonstrated supervision and equity-centered training experience.


• Experience in arts education and administration, such as digital arts, auditory arts, visual arts, literary arts, and/or performing arts.


• Experience coordinating cultural, social, educational and/or social justice programs focused on Black students, and/or staff/ faculty.

Preferred Qualifications


Education:

• Master's degree in higher education administration, college student personnel, Media, the creative arts or related field.

Experience:

• Experience managing and/or creating media arts and associated trainings/curriculums.


• Comfort and familiarity of podcasting, streaming and on-demand listening.


• Basic knowledge of audio, including research and analytics.


• Experience developing community and public engagement programs.


• Demonstrated success and ability to work/collaborate as a contributing member in a team-oriented environment with an understanding of the larger unit and University contexts. This includes collaborating with colleagues and non-University key partners.


• Professional experience advising and creating leadership development opportunities for students and/or organizations.

ASSISTANT & ASSOCIATE





Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Creative with strong project and time management abilities, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.


• Excellent relationship building skills, as well as the desire and ability to motivate, mentor and encourage students.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of cultural community care.
• Good independent judgment, initiative, and flexibility to adapt to students' and center operational needs.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy, problem-solving, professional boundaries, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to think creatively and show initiative to solve problems and improve working procedures.
• Specific knowledge (history, culture, identities, etc.) of Black communities.

Appointment Information


This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 - Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 8/19/2024. Salary range for the Assistant Director: $56,000 - $62,000; Associate Director: $75,000 - $82,000.



Please Note: This position is unable to support candidates who require work authorization sponsorship.


For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .



Application Procedures & Deadline Information


Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please make sure to upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references when applying. Additionally, if you have your transcripts please upload those as well.In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Keri Collins at keric@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1025311
Job Category: Administrative
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