Associate Director of Black Engagement

Company: Northeastern Illinois University
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students. Job Summary: The Associate Director (AD) of Black Student Engagement (BSE) at the Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs (APCDIA) reports to the Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs Director. The AD of BSE at APCDIA will support the Director to foster campus-wide awareness, knowledge, and skills around inclusion and equity, and create a diverse student body's supportive and inclusive campus environment. The AD of BSE at APCDIA will also work with the Director in achieving the APCDIA’s mission to engage multiple identities of all students, support leaders to be change agents for social justice, build alliances with students, create a community that honors and values diversity, and raise awareness on socially and culturally diverse student backgrounds. Job Description: Assist in developing and delivering culturally relevant programs that support student engagement, retention, and graduation of Black students. Serve as educator, advocate, and thought leader on the unique needs, experiences, and challenges of Black students. Collaborate with campus programs/departments aimed at increasing recruitment, retention, persistence, and completion of Black students, such as, but not limited to, University-wide and Division-wide committees, Student Success and Retention, Project Success and Carruthers Center for Inner-City Studies (CCICS). Provide consultation and support to Black students in need and make referrals to the appropriate resources on and off campus. Collaborate with the APCDIA professional staff in recruiting, training, and developing student staff. Stay informed through higher education literature and research regarding retention and institutional policies and procedures. Collaborate with campus entities on events that promote intercultural, multicultural, and cross-cultural understanding, academic success, alliance, and civic engagement. Serve as an active member on the Black Student Success Committee and the Black Heritage Month Committee. Assist with division-wide retention initiatives in support of student success. Collaborate with, evaluate, and help guide student workers and/or work study students. Assist the Director of APCDIA with the presentation of program reports, annual reports, publications, and other information required from the APCDIA. Share leadership responsibilities in the absence of the APCDIA Director upon their request. Create safe spaces for students to seek assistance and develop appropriate rapport with students. Coordinate referrals and interventions for tutoring, success coaching, and other support services; monitor follow-up and follow through with referrals and interventions. Foster coordination among student organizations supporting and celebrating Blackness on campus (e.g., fraternities/sororities, Black Caucus, etc.). May be asked to supervise an undergraduate/graduate student aide. Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by the Director of the APCDIA. Minimal Qualifications: Knowledge of trends and emerging best practices in higher education, inclusive pedagogy, and student development in equity, diversity, and inclusion programming. Knowledge of high-impact practices and literature related to intercultural education. Strong familiarity with theory and best practices prescribed for the positive identity development of Black students. Staff management and experience preferred. Experience assessing student-learning outcomes. Excellent interpersonal, both written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated analysis and strategizing skills. Must work well as part of a team and independently. Strong presentation/facilitation skills. Commitment to continued personal and professional development. Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. Excellent interpersonal skills and highly attuned emotional intelligence. Superior detail orientation with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously . Demonstrated ability to comfortably engage across organizational and cultural boundaries, adapting language and style to context. Publishing and website design and social media competencies are a plus. This position requires a background check. Salary Range $65,000 ? Benefits University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit our Employee Benefits page to learn more about our comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System. Transcripts Copies of unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts for all earned degrees will be required of candidates selected for final interviews. Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals. Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.

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