POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Associate Director, Office of Identity, Equity & Engagement
UNC Charlotte is North Carolina’s urban research university and is in one of America’s fastest
growing and most diverse cities. It leverages its location in the state’s largest and most
dynamic city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity,
exemplary undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, and impactful community
engagement initiatives. UNC Charlotte is the third largest institution within the University of
North Carolina system with an enrollment of over 29,000 students. UNC Charlotte is also the
fastest growing institution in the UNC System, comprising seven academic colleges offering
171 undergraduate majors in 77 programs leading to Bachelor's degrees, 65 Master's
degrees, and 24 Doctoral degrees. UNC Charlotte is proud to have 3,545 passionate and
committed faculty and staff members and more than 120,000 living alumni.
The Division of Student Affairs is the 3rd largest of 9 divisions at UNC Charlotte with over 500 employees and 20 departments. Nearly 6,000 students live on campus with another 7,800
living within walking distance of campus. There are a range of programs and services that
support students’ physical and mental wellbeing, introduce them to campus life and Niner
Nation and develop skills and competencies that employers desire. The staff work to create
inclusive student-centered learning environments where students excel academically and
develop personally into their best selves.
Department/Unit Purpose:
The mission of the Office of Identity, Equity and Engagement (IEE) is to engage and
support students who hold historically minoritized identities in an effort to enhance a
university culture that embraces inclusive excellence. Within this mission, the office will
champion efforts for students from historically marginalized and minoritized communities
to be seen and celebrated through programs rooted in cultural and social equity. IEE
aims to provide affirming and transformative spaces for students to engage, show up as
their authentic selves, and form a sense of belonging and mattering at UNC Charlotte.
IEE offers student-focused programs, workshops, and dialogues aimed to educate,
develop, and engage students regarding various intersecting identities, providing
students with opportunities to critically explore the world and engage in transformative
learning experiences.
Primary Purpose of Position:
The Associate Director assists in leading the department in creating and sustaining an
equitable environment where members of the UNC Charlotte community are welcomed,
valued, supported and can show up authentically without systemic barriers. This role is
responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating IEE programs and training that
promote an understanding of and appreciation for the principles of identity, equity, and
inclusion among students of the UNC Charlotte community.
The Associate Director will assist the Director in the development and implementation of
the vision, strategic plan, and leadership of the Office of Identity, Equity, and
Engagement. The office provides students an affirming and equitable environment
committed to fostering a campus community that celebrates and supports expansion of
identities through holistic development, education and intentional engagement.
In addition, the Associate Director will directly supervise three (3) full-time Assistant
Directors and indirectly supervise three (3) graduate assistants. They will foster
collaborative relationships with the Student Engagement unit and Student Affairs in
fulfilling the organizational mission and vision. The position requires the flexibility, ability,
and willingness to work occasional nights and weekends in structured and unstructured
settings with students and campus partners. The Associate Director of the Office of
Identity, Equity, and Engagement will report to the Director of the Office of Identity,
Equity, and Engagement.
Summary of Position Responsibilities:
Program Development and Implementation (20%)
? Design, implement and assess yearlong cultural, professional and educationally
transformative programming that enhances cultural awareness and diversity
appreciation
? Design, coordinate and implement IEE signature programs focused on
community-building based upon assessed student needs and resources
available with a focus on student belonging and mattering
? Collaborate with University partners on efforts to develop community, belonging,
and mattering initiatives
? Create and manage a yearly programmatic calendar with IEE and community
signature events, and campus programs
? Oversee management of identity development (leadership, career, etc.) and
provide individual/group mentoring, coaching, and support to marginalized
students including making appropriate referrals to campus resources for
extended support
? Serve as a liaison for campus partners to provide collaborative programming and
support for major events
Resource and Education (30%)
? Work collaboratively with IEE Director and staff team to provide administrative
leadership in the area of student success for historically marginalized and
minoritized students with a focus on efforts that enhance retention and
graduation
? Identify and provide students with information on and access to programming
resources both locally and nationally (ex.: identity-based leadership conferences,
UNC Charlotte financial resources, best practices/ideas, etc.)
? Mentor students and serve as a role model, providing support, encouragement,
and act as a resource and point of contact for students seeking assistance,
including making appropriate referrals to campus resources for extended support
? Develop and maintain positive working relationships with campus partners and
external community to maintain and expand network that enhances engagement
and supports success
? Use data-driven knowledge to close gaps in initiatives that enhance and
positively impacts the student experience and retention
? Assist in the development and implementation of campus-wide student training
experiences, dialogues, educational programs and events for marginalized
student populations and majority population allies across campus
? Stay abreast of national trends, theories, peer institution efforts; continually seek
professional development opportunities
? Partner with other departments to create and implement leadership training
programs for marginalized students
? Advocate for the needs of diverse populations
? Actively participate in and facilitate dialogue about issues of social justice,
inclusion, power, privilege, and oppression in one’s work
Management (35%)
? Collaborate with the Director to develop semester and yearly office goals and
outcomes that fall in line with short and long range strategic planning activities for
IEE (Engagement) and work in partnership with other members of the team to
fulfill the office’s mission and vision related to support of students who hold
historically marginalized and minoritized identities
? Assist with development of action steps to accomplish office goals in agreement
with Department, Division, and University-wide goals and initiatives
? Budget development and oversight
? Serve on committees and represent the department at University functions as
appropriate
? Recruit, hire, supervise, coach, and evaluate performance of three full-time
Assistant Directors; Graduate Assistants as well as internship/practicum students
? Identify leadership development, professional development and training
opportunities for IEE staff
? Assist in the creation of staff development and performance plans
? Lead and establish goals and objectives to foster student sense of belonging and
community through engagement and leadership programs and initiatives
? Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Office of Identity, Equity, and
Engagement
Assessment (15%)
? Collect, manage and analyze quantitative and qualitative data related to
programming and use to assess participant satisfaction, effectiveness in learning
outcomes, attendance, marketing effectiveness, and participant demographics
? Develop, implement and analyze assessment as directed
? Assess, evaluate and redesign, when necessary, program offerings by the Office
of Identity, Equity and Engagement
? Develop assessment plan in conjunction with the Director, to evaluate and
measure student experiences, successes, and program effectiveness
? Assess and manage risk effectively in developing and advising programs and
services including development of event safety plans
? Create and maintain assessment and program evaluations with respect to the
Office of Identity, Equity, and Engagement’s vision, mission, and objectives
? Prepare written reports summarizing program evaluations, attendances, and
related trends
? Use available research, best practices, and higher education trends to make
recommendations for changes, programming, resources, and services
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum:
? Masters Degree in higher education leadership/administration, student
personnel, school/student counseling from an accredited institution
? Four (4) years of progressive leadership experience in designing, coordinating,
evaluating, and improving activities, programs, and services related to identity
and cultural awareness, educational and/or social justice programming, and
leadership program development
? Demonstrated experience effectively working and establishing rapport with
complex, dynamic, and intersectional identities
? Demonstrated multicultural competencies in working with diverse student
populations
? Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse set of
campus and community partners
? Organizational and communication skills
? Demonstrated oral, written, and analytical skills exhibiting solution-focused
thinking
? Experience in student identity development, advising and creating leadership
development opportunities for students and student organizations
? Budget management skills
? Demonstrated ability to balance multiple job requirements
? Demonstrated experience with various phases of program planning,
development, and assessment
? Demonstrated ability in creating equitable procedures and processes
? Excellent written communication skills as demonstrated in the application
materials
Preferred:
? Experience working with student organizations in an advising capacity
? Advanced skills in strategic planning and implementation
? Advanced content expertise and knowledge of research findings/best practices
? 1-3 years of experience in an administrative leadership role with evidence of
progression
? Experience with staff management and supervision
? Knowledge and experience researching, compiling, and analyzing data, and
generating reports
? Experience in working with historically underrepresented and underserved
communities, including mediating, managing, and resolving conflicts
? Program skills in establishing and implementing short- and long term program
goals and objectives
? Demonstrated effort to promote social justice among staff and students
throughout the university
? Effective leadership skills, with the ability to coach, advise, supervise, train and
mentor
? Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
? Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
? Experience working in the area of intercultural student development
? Experience teaching, programming, or training on topics related to college
student development
? Experience with relevant technologies
? Completion of diversity-related courses, training or workshops
? Ability to relate effectively with students and other University units
*A background check is required for employment in this position*
*If relocating, moving expenses will be provided*
The successful candidate will demonstrate their understanding of and ability to
advance UNC Charlotte's mission, vision, and guiding commitments
(www.strategicplan.charlotte.edu), as well as the goals articulated in the UNC
System's strategic plan (www.northcarolina.edu/impact/strategic-plan).
Interested applicants must apply online @ https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/55225
If you have additional questions, please contact our search committee
chair:
Michelle Guobadia
Email: mguobadia@charlotte.edu
Phone: 704.687.0359

Application screening by the search committee will begin April 5, 2024
Anticipated start date no later than June 1, 2024
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the
dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans, and
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. All applicants are
subject to a criminal background check.

Requirements

• Start Date: 6/1/2024 - Approximate
• Education: Master's Degree Required
• Work Experience: 3 - 5 years
• Part/Full Time: Full-Time

Contact / Additional Information

Interested applicants must apply online @ https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/55225
If you have additional questions, please contact our search committee
chair:
Michelle Guobadia
Email: mguobadia@charlotte.edu
Phone: 704.687.0359