Black Cultural Center Program Manager
Company: Weber State University
Location: Ogden
Posted on: May 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Black Cultural Center Program Manager
Requisition Number: S01438P:
Position Category: Staff
Campus Location: Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours Per Week: 40
Months Per Year: 12
Alternate Work Schedule:
Pay Grade: E32
Salary:
Hourly Pay Rate:
FLSA: Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Using a Black and African American cultural studies lens, the Black
Cultural Center (BCC) seeks to holistically enrich, connect and
support students through Black and African American cultural
studies-centered research, culturally affirming educational
initiatives, and service. The Program Manager will work to foster
an environment of belonging, where diversity is celebrated, and
equity is a core value by providing education to the campus
community regarding Black and African American identities and
supports the creation and awareness of best practices and inclusion
for Black African Diasporas on a systemic level. The center is open
to all students and the Program Manager shall encourage all
students to utilize the services and resources of the center.
Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Access and
Inclusion within the Centers for Belonging and Cultural Engagement,
the Black Cultural Center Program Manager supervises staff and
provides support to Black and African American students and anyone
who would like to utilize the services of the Center by working to
build intra-cultural and cross-cultural relationships through
programming.
Through intentional programmatic learning outcomes, the Program
Manager will build belonging and community at Weber State
University, while engaging and motivating faculty, staff, and
students, to join this effort, with the goal of increasing the
retention and persistence of students who utilize the services of
the center. Through research and education, this center will
promote and explore identity formation, cultural heritage and
tradition, leadership, and connections with the larger Black and
African American community.
The Program Manager develops and organizes events and services that
address culture, climate, belonging, and healthy identity
development. The Program Manager facilitates student learning,
co-curricular resources, effective leadership skills, and
professional development opportunities.
The Program Manager supports and cultivates partnerships with a
range of University departments/organizations, off-campus
organizations/businesses, and alumni to strengthen the retention,
persistence rates, and quality of life of Black and African
American students and their peers at Weber State University who
would like to utilize the services of the center.
The Program Manager is knowledgeable of the unique challenges Black
and African American communities may experience and will contribute
to creating culturally responsive engagement and outreach
initiatives that foster resilience, well-being, inclusion, and
achievement for Black and African American students, faculty and
staff, parents/families, alumni and anyone who would like to
utilize the services of the center.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and
weekends when necessary.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Background Check? Yes
Benefits Summary:
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical,
dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a
wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition
benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and
paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Job Open Date: 04/21/2023
Review Date: 05/05/2023
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Notes to Applicant:
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish
here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for
this position starts at $46,000 and may go up from there depending
on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous
benefits package.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover
letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for
three professional references.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume
must address the required and preferred qualifications and must
contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of
employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to
present). If your resume does not contain this information, your
application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin May 5, 2023. Position will
remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of
employment.
Physical Activity of this position: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in
any direction., Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the
fingers and palm. , Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such
as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin,
particularly that of fingertips. , Expressing or exchanging ideas.
Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important
instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to
receive detailed information with or without assistance.,
Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists,
hands, and/or fingers.
Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to
20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force
frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move
objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater
than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and
field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing
and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer
terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position:
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse
environmental conditions (such as in typical office or
administrative work).
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