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Metropolitan State University Of Denver Associate Director Of First Generation Initiatives Program in Denver, Colorado
DepartmentC2 HUB - SSR
Salary for Announcement
We anticipate the qualified candidate to be placed between $57,600 - $67,250. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
The above salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
The Associate Director of the First-Generation Initiatives Program plays a key role in supporting first-generation college students in their academic journey, sense of belonging, career preparation, and college completion. The Associate Director of First-Generation Initiatives is a leader within the Classroom to Career Hub Student Success team. The Associate Director reports to the Assistant Vice President of Student Success and supports them in setting the vision for the First-Generation Initiatives.
The Associate Director of First-Generation Initiatives Program will lead the continuing development and management of a comprehensive strategy to address the needs of students who are the rst in their families to attend college. Fifty-nine percent of the MSU Denver student population is the rst person in their family to attend college. The Associate Director is charged with embedding equity and inclusion in student engagement to positively impact the academic outcomes of first-generation students. As such, rst-generation students have a unique college journey and the Associate Director is responsible for implementing policies, needs assessments, developing programs, educating the campus community, and collaborating within the Classroom to Career Hub and campus departments to support rst-generation students. Furthermore, our first-generation students are members of many identity groups, and the Associate Director will be familiar with and incorporate culturally competent services that honor, affirm, and explore students' intersecting identities, such as but not limited to race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, income status, and documentation status, build community, and cultivate leadership among MSU Denver's first-generation students. This position is expected to deliver culturally competent, assessable, and inclusive support of the MSU Denver first-generation
The University is particularly interested in applicants with experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. Fifty-five percent of our undergraduate student body are students of color, and fifty-nine percent identify as first-generation students.
Within the Division of Student Affairs, we strive to create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. Rather, it requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a foundation for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. IND208
Duties/Responsibilities
40% Leadership and Strategic Planning Responsible for creating and implementing the comprehensive strategic vision for First Generation programming Engage in strategic partnership across the university that will enhance the visibility and the success of first-generat on students Lead the university in the First Scholars Network phase Plan and lead MSU Denver's First Scholars Network working committee meetings Identify, develop, and maintain key metrics that represent the success of the first-generation program. Evaluate and assess the needs and experiences of MSU Denver first-generation students and provide support services including assisting students in obtaining appropriate resources and academic support services and provide referrals to other campus offices Maintain a strong understanding of rst-generation needs, current trends, first-generation issues, and policies to inform the campus community.
30% Program Implementation and Development The Associate Director will utilize best practices identified by the First Scholars Network and institutional data to develop a first-generation undergraduate student experience that advances the needs of First-Generation students. (2) build community and assist first-generation students in developing a sense of belonging; (3) support and advocate for first-generation students, students from historically underrepresented communities and students from a variety of marginalized positionalities Responsible for planning and implementing programming that addresses the intersecting identities and needs of First-Generation students such as but... For full info follow application link.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.