Assistant Director of Racial And Cultural Engagement (RACE), Asian American Student Initiatives, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Deadline: Open until filled, posted May 13, 2020.
The Assistant Director for the Office for Racial and Cultural Engagement (RACE) contributes to the overall mission of Emory Campus Life and through providing individual, group, and organizational support, education, and advisement. This position works to encourage and challenge students to inquire about the construction of racial identities and create active learning environments that enhance their awareness and exploration of why and how race informs cultural and communal development.
While the Assistant Director will work with all students, the position will be primarily responsible for supporting Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) student initiatives. The person in this position will work collaboratively with staff throughout Campus Life and beyond to provide support services focused on racial diversity, equity, and inclusion while connecting students to the Emory community.
This staff member will be interested in program development that prioritizes collaboration with students and other staff members, student empowerment, and the personal and professional development of students. The person in this role will be engaged in a high level of student advising and willing to form working partnerships to improve the services rendered to students.