Position Summary | The Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center Coordinator reports to the Director for Community Belonging. This role supports Austin Peay State University efforts toward building and sustaining a vibrant campus community which fosters a pluralistic learning environment and sense of belonging for students, with a particular emphasis on African American/Black student populations. The coordinator will be with a team that drives the strategy, vision, multidisciplinary and data-informed approach, and operational leadership to develop, inspire, and create a campus community where students thrive
This position collaborates in a cross-Divisional and cross-institutional approach to administer the services, functions, and activities related to student support services. The Coordinator guides and advises students in designing programs that create a sense of belonging and offer opportunities for personal growth and identity development. The coordinator will serve with a student-centered approach that contributes to a caring and safe campus life environment that supports the holistic success of African-American/Black students.
Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN. |
Primary Duties and Responsibilities | Community Building and Programming - Coordinate programs and services to enhance the social development and success of
- students.
- Coordinate educational programs and campus events that foster a welcoming social
- environment and campus belonging.
- Coordinate the planning of signature celebratory programming such as, but not limited to,
- Black History Month and MLK Day.
- Facilitate collaborative partnerships with faculty and other departments in presenting
- programs and fostering appreciation for culture through lectures, art, discussions and
- workshops.
- Advise, and foster creation of, student organizations supporting the belonging of African American/Black students.
Student Success - Coordinate programs and services to enhance the academic success of students with a
- focus on initiatives related to retention, graduation, and career development.
- Facilitate collaborative partnerships with faculty and other departments to create and
- support initiatives that boost the academic and career success of students.
- Assist in the recruitment of under-represented students by participation in events such as GOVS Orientation and GOVS Preview Days.
Department and Division - Maintain open communications with the Director for Community and Belongingness to share information and engage in issue-spotting and creative problem-solving to benefit the University community.
- Work with the Director to coordinate the management of resources of the Center, authorize expenditures and monitor the departmental budget in accordance with APSU policies and procedures.
- Communicate regularly with the Center Advisory Committee and schedule meetings as appropriate.
- Collaborate with community partners to provide resource support for students.
- Coordinate timely and accurate preparation of reports.
- Stay informed and educate the University community and stakeholders as needed regarding issues, trends, and regulations impacting African American/Black students.
- Participate in related professional organizations for continuing development.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | - Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.
- Ability to effectively manage all aspects of the Center.
- Integrity, kindness, creativity, and decisiveness.
- Motivation to create a caring and safe student experience.
- Ability to serve with agility; important to lead, listen, and serve with empathy.
- A commitment to practicing open communication and inspiring trust.
- Desire to collaborate with colleagues.
- Demonstrated sincere enjoyment from working with students.
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Physical Requirements | - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
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Required Minimum Qualifications | - Bachelors degree and related experience.
- Knowledge of best practices to support African American/Black students in the university setting
- Skills that exemplify collaboration, communication, action and advocacy.
- Ability to lead, develop, and work with a diverse staff.
- Advanced oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to administer multiple deadlines and tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and assess data.
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