Assistant Director, Asian American Cultural Center

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Overview

The Asian American Cultural Center seeks a student-centered, highly motivated professional to assist in the implementation of programs and services that support student success and facilitate intercultural engagement throughout the campus community. The Assistant Director will help develop and execute the center’s strategic planning, design and implement program evaluation and reporting, and will provide general management and supervision at the center to ensure the center’s smooth daily operations. The Assistant Director will also collaborate with campus and community partners to support the missions of the center, the Yale College Dean’s Office, and Yale University.

This position requires energy, strong organizational and leadership skills, experience in creating and implementing culturally affirming programming and intercultural education for the university community. The position also requires effective communication skills to form critical collaborations across divisions and with faculty, staff and community partners to manage and advocate for students’ needs and concerns.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Proven experience effectively supervising graduate assistants and/or undergraduate students and coordinating strong campus programs.

2. Demonstrated success in program planning and implementation, student supervision and advising, and assessment and evaluation.

3. Proven ability to work independently as well as a committee member and a member of teams. Strong interpersonal and group facilitation skills.

4. Strong planning and organization skills. Ability to work some nights and weekends.

5. Knowledge of student development and best practices in student life in highly selective academic environments. Ability to engage well with all individuals.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. A master’s degree with 4 years of professional experience in higher education and student affairs or a related field with an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

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