The Assistant Director of Institutional Culture, Belonging, and People Growth is a leadership role that reports to the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources. The Assistant Director of Institutional Culture, Belonging, and People Growth provides strategic leadership to cultivate an environment where every student, faculty member, and employee feels a strong sense of belonging. The Assistant Director of Institutional Culture, Belonging, and People Growth will facilitate initiatives designed to enhance community engagement with local organizations, ethnic affinity groups, and other internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, this role ensures that the College’s operations promote equity and are free from bias, working closely with the Human Resources and Academics departments to advance these objectives.

Education & Experience Requirements
Education: A Masters degree in a related field such as Public Administration, Education, Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Sociology, Cultural Studies, Human Resources, or directly related field, is required.
Experience: Three years’ of proven strong interpersonal communication, presentation experience, proficiency in social media platforms, and excellent research and analytical skills. Ability to work independently.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Strong experience in program development focused on eliminating bias and promoting inclusive practices.
• Experience in designing and delivering professional development programs that reflect cultural sensitivity and support a sense of belonging.

Essential Functions & Position Duties

The Assistant Director of Institutional Culture, Belonging, and People Growth will:

• Lead Belonging Initiatives: Develop and implement strategies that create a welcoming college environment where all individuals feel a sense of belonging and support across campus and throughout the College service area.
• Community Engagement: Establish and maintain relationships with ethnic and cultural college affinity groups, community organizations, and civic leaders to foster connections between the College and the broader community. Serve as the College’s representative at community events to promote its commitment to belonging.
• Support for Academics: Collaborate with faculty and academic leaders to integrate belonging practices within instructional programs, ensuring that all students are supported and represented in course content and teaching methods.
• Support for Student Services: Collaborate with student services staff and student services leaders to integrate belonging practices within student support services, advising, residency, and recruitment, ensuring that all student identities are recruited and supported during their academic journey at John A. Logan College.
• As part of the Human Resources team: Implement recruitment, retention, and professional development practices that reflect multicultural awareness and promote a workplace where all identities are respected and included.
• Advise Senior Leadership: Serve as a strategic advisor to the President and the President’s Cabinet on issues related to belonging and community engagement, helping to shape the College’s overall Strategic Agenda and goals.
• Organize Training and Events: Lead the planning and facilitation of events, workshops, and training programs that promote a culture of belonging across the College. Focus on issues such as unconscious bias, cultural competency, and fostering belonging environments.
• Assessment and Reporting: Create and implement metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of belonging and engagement initiatives. Regularly report findings to the College President and College leadership, offering recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Conflict Resolution: Act as a resource to the Provost team for resolving concerns related to identity, ensuring a safe and belonging environment for all members of the campus community.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• The Assistant Director of Institutional Culture, Belonging, and People Growth will work with the Affinity Liaisons. Responsibilities include oversight, training, and ensuring that activities align with the College’s belonging goals.

Contacts and Purpose of Contacts

• Internal: Engage with faculty, staff, and senior leadership to promote belonging initiatives throughout the campus. Ensure alignment of these initiatives with the College’s overall goals.
• External: Build and nurture partnerships with community organizations, ethnic advocacy groups, and civic leaders to promote belonging and ensure that John A. Logan College remains connected to its surrounding community.

Non-essential functions of the position
Other duties as assigned. Duties must be performed on the John A. Logan College campus or designated location.

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Type of Position: Full-time; Professional

Hours: 8:00 – 4:30, Monday – Friday

Salary range: $65,000 – $79,500

John A. Logan College offers a variety of benefits to employees. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

• State Universities Retirement System (SURS)
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal)
• Paid Holidays
• JALC Tuition Waiver

Complete a John A. Logan College professional application and submit a resume. Current employees may complete an internal application and submit a resume.

If you have questions, you may contact the Office of Human Resources by calling 618-985-2828 x 8912 or emailing humanresources@jalc.edu.

John A. Logan College is an equal-opportunity employer. John A. Logan does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.