<p>Essential Duties</p> <ol> <li>Work with the Director in strategic planning, financial management, program assessment and departmental reporting. 2. Provide day-to-day management of the center including the supervision, development and evaluation of center's student staff (comprised of graduate and undergraduate assistants and Peer Liaisons). 3. Coordinate the center's signature programs and annual traditions (e.g Staff training and retreats, Opening Days, first-year orientation, Family Weekend, heritage months, Bulldog Days, academic programs and celebrations) and work collaboratively with the other cultural centers and campus resources to create a culturally inclusive environment at the center and across the university. 4. Provide leadership within the center in the absence of the Director and serve as an advocate for the center and campus community in the areas of intercultural education. 5. Provide support for the center's various student organizations and to individual students. 6. Responsible for overseeing overall programming of Center and aligning it with Center's and University's mission. 7. Manage relationships with faculty, area studies councils, academic departments and programs to further the academic mission of the Cultural Center, formulate student support and mentoring services and academically geared programming; and other needs as determined by the Dean. 8. Build upon existing student-alumni programs of the Center, provide support for annual reunions and special events for alumni. 9. Liaise with facilities, and provide logistical support for the Center's operations and Dean. 10. Provide support as needed to other Centers, University initiatives, and departments, including crisis management. 11. Other duties as assigned. </li></ol> <p>Required Education and Experience</p> <p>A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</p> <p>Background Check Requirements</p> <p>All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.</p> <p>Position Focus:</p> <p>The Latino Cultural Center (La Casa Cultural de Julia de Burgos) seeks a student-centered, highly motivated professional to assist in the implementation of programs and services that support student success and facilitate intercultural engagement throughout the campus community. The Assistant Director will help develop and execute the center's strategic planning, design and implement program evaluation and reporting, and will provide general management and supervision at the center to ensure the center's smooth daily operations. The Assistant Director will also collaborate with campus and community partners to support the missions of the center, the Yale College Dean's Office, and Yale University.</p> <p>This position requires energy, strong organizational and leadership skills, experience in creating and implementing culturally-affirming programming and intercultural education for the university community. The position also requires effective communication skills to form critical collaborations across divisions and with faculty, staff and community partners to manage and advocate for students' needs and concerns.</p> <p>Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:</p> <p>Master's Degree with 5+ years in a relevant field plus three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.</p> <p>Posting Disclaimer</p> <p>The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.</p>