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Penn State University Talent Acquisition Assistant Director, Center for Spiritual & Ethical Development in University Park, Pennsylvania
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the success of a world-class research institution. We are concerned uniquely with the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more socially just university. Toward that end, Student Affairs invites applications for an Assistant Director at, the Center for Spiritual & Ethical Development at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center.
The Assistant Director, Center for Spiritual & Ethical Development provides a variety of advocacy services at the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development for the religious/spiritual student organizations and students at Penn State. This position advocates for the protection of religious freedom and works with students and groups that may experience bias and other challenges.
Role Responsibilities:
Assist in creating a supportive environment and offering high-quality services on behalf of a diverse student population in collaboration with others in the work unit and University community.
Assist students with acclimation to the University environment by designing and implementing support initiatives for a variety of populations that include but are not limited to international, under-represented, low-income, first-generation, students with disabilities, women, LGBTA, and multicultural students.
There is a large international population and many religions and spiritual practices taking place at the chapel and spiritual center as well as throughout campus.
This position may assist with selecting students who will receive scholarships.
Provide information and advice to the Commonwealth campuses of Penn State.
Key Duties:
Design, oversee, and implement programming and services that support the representation, engagement, or success of religious/spiritual students.
Responsible for recruiting and engaging students interested in or involved in religious and spiritual life.
Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for other units and student-centered offices throughout the University regarding religion in higher education.
Analyze data to identify factors that affect participation in religion and spirituality and then apply findings to the management of policies, programs, and resources.
Develop, coordinate, and manage multiple complex projects; may develop and manage project budgets.
Build relationships with diversity organizations, on and off campus, that can enhance the religious and spiritual life of students and their overall experience.
May conduct unit or department-wide cultural assessments and contribute to outreach and education efforts aimed at increasing cultural literacy diversity awareness; present and deliver awareness programs.
Serve as the college liaison with the University's multicultural community.
May identify current and potential funding sources; prepare grant proposals; develop funding partnerships.
May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management.
Qualifications:
Typically requires a Master's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Benefits for full-time employees at Penn State include (visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information):
Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
Tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26)
Generous vacation time and sick time
16 paid holidays/campus closure days
Additional Information:To learn more about Community and Belonging in Student Affairs at Penn State, please visit: Community and Belonging. More information on the community of State College and its many amenities can be found here: Happy Valley.
The Pennsylvania State University and Student Affairs are committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. Student Affairs upholds that mission through our commitment to developing an equity-minded community that fosters students' academic, social, cultural, and personal growth.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $51,000.00 - $74,000.00
Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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