Assistant Director of Inclusion & Advocacy **Loras College** 1 Positions ID: 7/22/24 Posted On 07/22/2024 **Job Overview** **OFFICE** The Center for Inclusion and Advocacy welcomes all Loras students to celebrate and embrace diversity and culture in our community and beyond! The Center for Inclusion and Advocacy serves as a hub of cross-cultural communication and experience for identities that are marginalized including Black or African American, Latinx/a/o, First Generation, LGBTQIA+ identifying, and International students. You can learn more about the office by checking out the website: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Advocacy | Loras College (https://loras.edu/inclusion-advocacy/) **POSITION SUMMARY** The Assistant Director of Inclusion and Advocacy- Success Initiatives will assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of initiatives designed to close equity gaps by increasing the retention, persistence and completion of Loras students from historically underrepresented populations. The assistant director will provide holistic advisement to a cohort of students who need assistance in achieving their academic and career goals. The coordinator will provide guidance and support via a variety of initiatives including personal coaching, academic mentoring, student organization advisement, etc. In particular the role will oversee and manage all aspects of the First-Generation Scholars program at Loras College, a scholarship program for students who are the first in their family to work towards an undergraduate degree. In addition the role will advise 1-2 student organizations within the center. The student organizations embedded within the office includes Loras League of United Latin American Citizens, the Black Student Union, the Global Student Union, the LGBTQIA+ Alliance, or the Asian American and Pacific Islander student organization. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** **Reasonable Accommodations Statement** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **Essential Functions Statement(s)** + Aids in planning and facilitating of First Generation Scholars programs including it’s recruitment, implementation, and retention programmatic features. + Advises the various identity focused student organization groups such as the Black Student Union, Loras LULAC, Loras Alliance (LGBTQIA+ affinity group), First Generation Student Advocacy, etc. + Aid in selecting, training and evaluating coordinator student staff + Coordinates development of the Center for Inclusion & Advocacy website and brochures. + Assists with assessment of all programs within the Center for Inclusion and Advocacy + Encourages student participation in college activities. + Provides leadership development opportunities for students and facilitates leadership programs on campus. + Provides support to the student organization system by monitoring fundraising, service projects, leadership training and compliance with college policies. + Works closely with various college departments to coordinate event logistics. Responsible for office calendar of events and activities. + Helps prepare budgets for the office including budgets for office initiatives and proposing new budget requests + Supports the mission and vision of the College and respects the College's Catholic tradition. + Performs other duties as assigned. **POSITION QUALIFICATIONS** **Competency Statement(s)** + Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea. + Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas. + Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. + Competitiveness - Willingness to strive to get ahead or to finish projects. + Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation. + Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type. + Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task. + Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. + Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result. + Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. + Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability. + Mission & Vision - Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission and Vision of Loras College. + Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative. **SKILLS & ABILITIES** **Education:** Bachelor’s required, Masters in College Student Development, Student Affairs, or College Student Personnel Preferred **Experience: K** nowledge of theory and practices of college student development related to identity and inclusion. **Other Requirements:** Strong analytical skills. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication abilities. Solid interpersonal and supervisory abilities. Skilled in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends, particularly with programming and activities. Demonstrated effective in budget management, facilities supervision, computer systems and staff and student development. Loras College is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an educational and work environment that is inclusive, rich in diversity, and supportive of all students, faculty and staff. Individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. **APPLICATION PROCEDURE.** Applicants **must go to:** https://loras.applicantpool.com/jobs **to apply. Please upload:** your letter of application and resume. The finalist will need to pass a background check before receiving a written employment offer. Primary Contact 1713188583969 Maci Coakley HR Coordinator , Phone Phone Phone Fax maci.coakley@loras.edu Email False False True **Job Details** Categories Education Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Pay/Salary to be discussed at interview Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave PTO (Paid Time Off) Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement **Qualifications** Education Bachelors Company ID 1122 Job REQ # 7/22/24 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20240722 End Date 20241031 Featured Job 0 TH Ad 0 TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Assistant Professor of Forensic Investigation University of Wisconsin-Platteville Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice University of Wisconsin-Platteville School Lunch Assistants Holy Family Catholic Schools Dean of College of Engineering, Mathematics and Sc University of Wisconsin-Platteville Resident Director University of Wisconsin-Platteville Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assi Grand River Medical Group Primary Certified Medical Assistant or Nurse (RN/L Grand River Medical Group Chair of Nursing and Health Clarke University Preschool Assistant Northeast Iowa Community College Director of Pre-Health Advising & Postbaccalau Loras College **Share this Job** Loras College **About the Company** Loras College was founded in 1839 by the Most Rev. Mathias Loras, first Bishop of Dubuque, who established St. Raphael Seminary to educate young men for the priesthood, but with the expressed intention also of providing an opportunity for higher education to the citizens of the area. The college has functioned under several names (St. Raphael Seminary, Mt. St. Bernard, St. Joseph College, Dubuque College and Columbia College), finally adopting its present name during its centennial in 1939. Loras is a Catholic liberal arts college dedicated to the total development of the student. Small enough to be personal, large enough to offer a wide variety of quality academic programs, Loras College recognizes the human dignity of each individual and challenges men and women to grow with purpose and direction. Relating the rich liberal arts tradition to a changing world, Loras strives to develop active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision makers and responsible contributors in their diverse professional, social, and religious roles. The College has an enrollment of approximately 1,600 students and employs over 375 faculty and staff members. Although employee turnover is low, interesting and challenging employment opportunities do exist in a variety of technical and professional career fields. More employment information is available at the Loras College employment opportunities webpage: https://loras.applicantpool.com/jobs/ .