Center Director

The Asian American Center (AAC), founded in 1983 as a result of student activism, is a resource for Tufts University students with a focus on Asian and Asian American communities. The AAC fosters a supportive environment for the personal and social development of students through its programs and resources.

Asian American Center recognizes the diversity within the Asian American identity and other intersecting identities in the Tufts community, and advocates for students to have a successful college experience.

In collaboration with students, staff, faculty, and alumni, the AAC coordinates year-round programs and offers resources for the transition to college, provides social opportunities to learn from and engage with peers, and informs students of campus events and opportunities. The AAC is part of the Division of Student Diversity and Inclusion (DSDI) which aims to center diversity, inclusion, and equity issues on campus to support all students with a focus on those from historically marginalized communities.

The Center Director collaborates alongside Associate Dean for Student Inclusive Excellence to focus on identity development and empowerment; academic resources and supports; mentoring and professional development, and other issues related to campus community building and the holistic success of all students. Applies deep subject matter expertise to provide leadership, direction and management for the Center, establishing the Center's mission, vision and services. Directs and evaluates programs and services related to multiple intersecting identities (i.e., gender, class, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship/nationality). Writes/authors grants and seeks funding sources for center programs and initiatives and oversees assessment and evaluation of programs and services. Cultivates relationships and represents center with school and university departments and resources. Works with the Associate Dean and other Center Directors in DSDI to cultivate experiences focused on (a) identity development and empowerment; (b) Academic resources and supports; (c) mentoring and professional development, as well as other issues related to campus community building and the holistic success of students. Oversees engagement and support for students, manages Center staff, finances and directs communications and outreach efforts.

Basic Requirements:

Knowledge and skills as typically acquired by:

• Master's Degree
• 5-7 years progressively responsible experience supporting student growth and development within an educational setting, preferably within a selective university or liberal arts college environment
• 5-7 years progressively responsible experience supporting student growth and development within an educational setting, preferably within a selective university or liberal arts college environment
• Superb judgment, demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial and oral and written communication skills.
• Deep expertise on how social identities will impact the experience of college students; strong background in understanding issues impacting the experience of students historically underrepresented at Tufts, including students of color, first-generation and undocumented students; and an awareness of various models for identity-based resource centers.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, imagination, and effectiveness in developing educational and community programs; facility in designing programs and resources that consider cultural constructions of race as it intersects with gender, class, ethnicity, sexual identity, religion, and ability.
• Previous supervisory or management experience
• Evidence of a firm commitment to social justice and transparency within a community of diverse racial, ethnic, socio-economic, gender, gender expression, and other identities.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, imagination, and effectiveness in developing educational and community programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to student advocacy and proven experience working with students, staff, faculty alums and community groups

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD

Special Work Schedule Requirements:

This is a hybrid role that is expected to be on campus at least 3-4 days each week with occasional work outside of business hours for events, programming, or crisis response.