Assistant Director – Efroymson Diversity Center

IT
June 13, 2023
Apply Now

Job Description

Position Overview

The Assistant Director facilitates robust diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programming,
training, and support for students and student groups throughout campus. They will advance BU|BeWell with the creation, implementation, and
assessment of DEI-based engagement focused on the student experience and development.

Overall, the Assistant Director will actively
contribute to the vibrant campus environment and collaborate with students, colleagues, and community partners to enhance the holistic
development of the Butler University student body.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a resource and advocate
    for student organizations affiliated with the Efroymson Diversity Center. Provide learning opportunities and ongoing support for student
    organization leaders and members. Work closely with faculty advisors and campus partners to ensure successful operations of the student
    organizations.
  • Provide direction regarding student event planning including, but not limited to planning meetings, contract
    support, supply ordering, marketing, policy adherence, setup, attendance at/participation in events, logistical support,
    documentation/photos, crisis prevention/response, clean up, reflection/surveys, etc.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to coordinate
    Efroymson Diversity Center programs and services that contribute to student belonging, equitable access to resources, and sustainable
    success.
  • Develop and facilitate DEI-related co-curricular development opportunities for students that promote greater cultural
    awareness/understanding, social justice, and culturally-relevant leadership development. Student groups include, but are not limited to:
    mentors, student organizations, Student Government Association, and Residence Life student staff.
  • Contribute to a highly engaged
    Butler student experience including evenings and some weekends. Collaborating with colleagues to support programs and initiatives that
    engage students in meaningful ways; being present for co-curricular programs; and supporting student trips, retreats, and other
    institution-sponsored initiatives
  • Collaborate with Student Affairs colleagues to create, manage, evaluate, revise, and implement
    policies and procedures to facilitate equitable and meaningful experiences for students.
  • Represent the Efroymson Diversity Center
    within division-wide committees and work groups.
  • Supervise Student Assistants – hiring, training, and providing development
    opportunities, approving hours, overseeing students’ work, and providing them with personal and professional support.
  • Provide
    general support and advising to students within the Efroymson Diversity Center by being available in the physical space, when possible.
    Manage and maintain the day-to-day operations of the space to ensure its resources are accessible.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications 

  • Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, or related field
    is required.  
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Ability to establish and maintain
    strong, collaborative working relationships
  • Experience working directly with students from marginalized/underrepresented
    backgrounds and identities
  • Understanding of college student development
  • Experience advising college students
  • Desire to have a high level of engagement with students
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage
    multiple priorities

BU Benefits and Perks

Please check out Butler’s Total
Rewards website
to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:

  • Paid Time Off and Holidays:
    • 18 days of paid time off
      (vacation and PTO days)
    • 8 Paid Holidays
    • Paid
      Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
    • Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year
      of full-time employment)
  • Health:
    • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance
      programs
  • Retirement:
    • 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
  • Tuition Assistance:
    • Remission of tuition for classes
      taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
      • Eligibility
        after 9 months of full-time employment
      • Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate
        degrees
      • Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
      • Covers tuition only
    • Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
  • Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:
    • Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and
      faculty
    • LinkedIn Learning Courses
    • Free premium
      subscription to the Calm App
    • Discount at the College Bookstore
    • Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances

About Butler

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized
comprehensive university encompassing six colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Pharmacy
& Health Sciences. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46
states and 24 countries.

Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career
at Butler University means so much more than a job. Join the dedicated, innovative, and supportive community of faculty and staff that is
moving Butler Beyond.

Butler University is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate
diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees.  We welcome applications from all
individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.

Source