Associate Director of First Generation Initiatives Program
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Denver, Colorado Metropolitan State University of Denver
Job Ref: | JR101963 |
Employer: | Metropolitan State University of Denver |
Category: | Student Affairs and Services |
Job Type: | Full Time |
Location | |
City: | Denver |
State: | Colorado |
Map: | United States, Denver, Colorado (Show on map) |
Description | |
Department C2 HUB - SSR Salary for Announcement We anticipate the qualified candidate to be placed between $57,600 - $67,250 . The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. The above salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary The Associate Director of the First-Generation Initiatives Program plays a key role in supporting first-generation college students in their academic journey, sense of belonging, career preparation, and college completion. The Associate Director of First-Generation Initiatives is a leader within the Classroom to Career Hub Student Success team. The Associate Director reports to the Assistant Vice President of Student Success and supports them in setting the vision for the First-Generation Initiatives. The Associate Director of First-Generation Initiatives Program will lead the continuing development and management of a comprehensive strategy to address the needs of students who are the first in their families to attend college. Fifty-nine percent of the MSU Denver student population is the first person in their family to attend college. The Associate Director is charged with embedding equity and inclusion in student engagement to positively impact the academic outcomes of first-generation students. As such, first-generation students have a unique college journey and the Associate Director is responsible for implementing policies, needs assessments, developing programs, educating the campus community, and collaborating within the Classroom to Career Hub and campus departments to support first-generation students. Furthermore, our first-generation students are members of many identity groups, and the Associate Director will be familiar with and incorporate culturally competent services that honor, affirm, and explore students' intersecting identities, such as but not limited to race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, income status, and documentation status, build community, and cultivate leadership among MSU Denver's first-generation students. This position is expected to deliver culturally competent, assessable, and inclusive support of the MSU Denver first-generation student population. The University is particularly interested in applicants with experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups. Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. Fifty-five percent of our undergraduate student body are students of color, and fifty-nine percent identify as first-generation students. Within the Division of Student Affairs, we strive to create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. Rather, it requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a foundation for all community members to achieve personal and professional success. Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. IND208 Duties/Responsibilities 40% Leadership and Strategic Planning
30% Program Implementation and Development
10% - Campus Education and Partnerships
10% - Program Assessment and Evaluation
10% - Supervision and Operations
Required Qualifications
Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications. Preferred Qualifications
Work Hours
Instructions to Apply For full consideration, please submit the following documents:
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire. If you are an Internal applicant, please apply via the Career tab within the WorkDay Menu Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications. Closing Date Open Until Filled Posting Representative Carlos Alcala Posting Representative Email calcala1@msudenver.edu Benefits MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link: Employee Benefits Offerings The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu . Diversity Statement Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success. |
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