Government Affairs Director jobs in Bridgeport, CT

About Sacred Heart University:

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University's nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent's College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges-2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools-2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

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Job Description:

The Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs supports the daily operations, planning and needs of Multicultural Affairs, including the Multicultural Center. The role leads underrepresented mentoring and student success initiatives and supports in tracking and analyzing Multicultural Center engagement data.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead in the development and implementation of processes that measure student engagement with Multicultural Center initiatives.
• Lead in the development and implementation of Multicultural Affairs mentoring and student success initiatives.
• Assist the Executive Director of Multicultural Affairs in assessing underrepresented student needs.
• Assist with conducting leadership development and inclusive excellence education and development for students.
• Support, mentor, and guide students who engage with the Multicultural Center.
• Provide advisement and support to identity-based clubs and organizations.
• Engage in interdepartmental collaborations within and external to the OIE.
• Assist with event and program planning and implementation for the Multicultural Center and OIE.
• Assist the Executive Director with managing administrative needs, including but not limited to:
  • Budget management, procuring items for events and office needs, event calendar/dashboard management, website updates, etc.
• Supervise graduate assistants.
• Manage the supervision of work study students, who are directly supervised by a graduate assistant who reports to this role.
• Supervise marketing and promotion of Multicultural Center and other OIE initiatives, which are directly facilitated by respective graduate assistant(s).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Knowledge and Skills Needed:

• Bachelor's Degree required and at least 3 years of experience in Multicultural Affairs or related functions.
• Experience in working with diverse students, faculty, staff, other university constituents, and external organizations.
• Enhanced understanding of various diversity competencies.
• Strong background in developing students in areas of personal and professional development, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and social justice.
• Experience with managing budgets and other administrative tasks.
• Experience with planning and implementing programs and initiatives.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience with mentoring and student success initiatives for underrepresented students.
• Experience with supervising and leading teams.
• Experience in collecting, organizing, and assessing data.

Additional Information:

Statement of Personal & Organizational Responsibility for Inclusive Excellence

Inclusive Excellence is the recognition that our institution's success is dependent on how well we value, engage, and include the rich diversity of students, staff, faculty, administrators, alums, and surrounding community. It is a mastery of inclusion that fosters a consistent sense of belonging. Inclusive Excellence is aspirational and is the pillar that guides the mission, vision, and function of this unit.

To achieve Inclusive Excellence, our personal and organizational responsibilities are to:

• Actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a culture of inclusion and belonging; a safe space where all may thrive and succeed.
• Participate in educational and developmental activities to increase awareness and competencies of issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; apply that understanding to guide your approach to all aspects of your job and the community as a whole.
• Demonstrate that we are "Stronger Together" as described in the Office for Inclusive Excellence statements.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online, faxes and emails will not be accepted. A cover letter is appreciated.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.