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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · 1 week ago

Assistant/Associate Director of Arts & Cultural Programming

Urbana, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$56K/yr - $62K/yr

2+ years exp

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is dedicated to promoting understanding of Black history and culture through its Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center. The Assistant/Associate Director will develop and coordinate educational programs and workshops, oversee student engagement initiatives, and manage outreach efforts to enhance the cultural experience on campus.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Develop and lead culturally responsive, interdisciplinary programs that promote student success and global awareness

Design and facilitate workshops and training for students and campus stakeholders on equity, advocacy, and community engagement

Oversee Food For The Soul weekly lunch-and-learn sessions, creating programs that foster belonging and support diverse student experiences

Coordinate First Fridays, a monthly forum promoting wellness, creativity, critical thinking, and cultural appreciation

Chair the Black History Month Committee, managing the campus-wide calendar and guiding collaborative programming aligned with the national theme

Partner with La Casa Cultural Latina to co-advise the Black and Latinx Summit planning committee

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

Assist with student recruitment and engagement for WBML initiatives

Help maintain connections with campus organizations and community partners under guidance from senior staff

Follow campus policies and broadcasting standards during production activities

Provide basic support for podcast development, such as organizing resources and scheduling

Participate in training sessions and help students learn podcasting basics

Offer ideas and light feedback on podcast concepts when requested

Assist with editing tasks and help ensure episodes meet quality standards

Advise and oversee the Shelley Ambassador Program, including recruiting, training, and managing a team of up to 30 student volunteers who assist with prospective and admitted student visits

Serve as BNAACC’s primary point of contact for outreach efforts; coordinate, organize, and attend campus resource fairs, off-campus presentations, and special weekend programs

Collaborate with the Admissions Office to plan and organize 2 Admitted Student Days that showcase BNAACC’s programs, resources, and impact

Maintain and update BNAACC communications, including, but not limited to, the website, digital signage, and social media platforms

Collaborate with the main campus library to preserve documentation and digital archives showcasing the legacy of the Black community at Illinois (e.g., program flyers, marketing materials, photos, videos) within the university’s student life archives

Reconcile expenses and ensure accurate financial tracking for related programs and initiatives

Assist with semesterly reporting and provide data to support assessment and planning

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Cultural programmingArts education administrationCommunity engagementPodcast developmentSupervisory experienceLeadership trainingConflict resolutionCultural community careEmpathyRelationship buildingCreative problem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree

A total of two (2) years (24 months) in education, training and/or work experience in cultural, social, educational and/or social justice programs focused on Black students, staff, and/or faculty

Demonstrated experience in arts education and administration, such as digital, auditory, visual, literary, and/or performing arts

A total of three (3) years (36 months) in education, training and/or work experience in cultural, social, educational and/or social justice programs focused on Black students, staff, and/or faculty

Supervisory experience

Experience providing staff training and leadership development

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's 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

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

Preferred

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

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

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

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

Benefits

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

A Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Company

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is dedicated to building upon its tradition of excellence in education, research, public engagement and economic development.

Founded in 1915

Champaign, IL, US

10001+ employees