Department Name: 18401:Martin Luther King Jr Ctr for Div Educ
Job Summary:
The Institutional Diversity Department is currently seeking a Associate Director for Hispanic/Latinx Programming and Student Support. Responsibilities include providing student services, developmental education and leadership training with focus on Hispanic/Latinx students; lead in implementing programs and coordinating events and initiatives including, but not limited to, identity-based student success programs (i.e. Black/Latino Male Initiative, Majestic Unity); assume a pivotal role in the IGNITE student welcome, manage the MLK Tapas & Conversation Series, deliver workshops, maintain and enhance community building efforts; referring students to appropriate student support services within UK, i.e., counseling, tutoring, financial aid support, etc.; serving on work teams, committees and special projects related to outreach, partnership development and operational support for MLK Center; and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, serve as a liaison between Office for Institutional Diversity and other units/departments. Supervise and assist of the daily oversight of MLK interns.
Skills /Knowledge/Abilities:
Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong verbal and written communication skills in both; MS Windows, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education:
MA
Required Related Experience:
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification :
None
Preferred Education/Experience:
Degree in Social Work, Higher Education, or other Human Services. Strongly prefer Master's Degree; 1 year professional experience in college readiness and access programming or educational community outreach; developing social-cultural programs with emphasis on Hispanic/Latinx students; verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English
University Community of Inclusion:
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK's campus covers more than 814 acres, with more than 30,700 students and 13,500 full-time employees, including nearly 2,400 full-time faculty and librarians.