Director of Resilience and Belonging

University of Tulsa•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Essential Functions (Responsibilities): • Develop and propose an integrated strategy and plan for resilience and belonging, complete with metrics, that aligns with the university’s mission and goals. • Review and recommend policies and practices that respond to the needs and cultural dynamics of the university community. • Develop and implement programs to educate students about identity development, cultural humility, interfaith understanding, and community connection. • Amplify the work of identity-based student organizations through mentoring and advocacy. • Coordinate belonging survey and tracking to ensure all students find their community. • Develop and manage budgets, strategic reports, and grant proposals to support program growth and innovation. • Serve as content expert on the salient identities, supervise student staff, manage day-to-day operations, and advance student-led programming. • Collaborate with various campus partners and stakeholders to fulfill UTulsa's mission through educational, social, and cultural programming that centers on and affirms the diverse communities we serve. • Works with staff to collect and assess program data, sharing annual reports that celebrate impact and inform ongoing development and areas for growth. • Assist in the planning, implementation, and assessment of Cultural Heritage months and other signature programs. • Develops, manages, and evaluates Office for Resilience and Belonging’s social media presence in collaboration with student staff, ensuring engaging, strategic, and mission-aligned content. • Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Knowledge/Skill/Ability • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. • Deep understanding of the concepts, practices, and policies related to student development and belonging, with demonstrative incorporation of concepts in a university setting. • Demonstrated commitment to a student-centered approach in practice, especially with building relationships with underrepresented students. • Proven ability to connect with students, with a focus on empowering and fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. • Ability to take initiative, work independently, and work collaboratively. • Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills. • Experience with content management on multiple media and platforms, i.e., poster design, social media account management, website editing, email marketing programs, etc. • Content expertise in contemporary challenges and issues of historically and presently marginalized students. • Ability to develop and implement strategic plans that align with the university’s mission and goals. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to a diverse audience. • Ability to identify and address challenges related to cultural conflict. • Familiarity with federal, state, and local laws related to higher education. Equivalent Education/Experience • Master's Degree in Student Affairs/Personnel, Higher Education, Social Justice Education, or an adjacent degree in critical area studies and/or related fields is required. • Must have 5+ years of leadership experience in a related field. • Experience in a higher education setting strongly preferred. • Experience in creating and implementing programs, including large-scale programs. Note: The essential job functions and associated qualifications contained in this document describe the general nature and level of the work performed. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive listing or be inclusive of all aspects of the job. The tasks and procedures involved in the performance of the essential job functions may vary from day-to-day. Major changes in areas of responsibility may occur, as directed by management, and will require revision of this job description.

Requirements

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Deep understanding of the concepts, practices, and policies related to student development and belonging, with demonstrative incorporation of concepts in a university setting.
Demonstrated commitment to a student-centered approach in practice, especially with building relationships with underrepresented students.
Proven ability to connect with students, with a focus on empowering and fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and work collaboratively.
Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.
Experience with content management on multiple media and platforms, i.e., poster design, social media account management, website editing, email marketing programs, etc.
Content expertise in contemporary challenges and issues of historically and presently marginalized students.
Ability to develop and implement strategic plans that align with the university’s mission and goals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to a diverse audience.
Ability to identify and address challenges related to cultural conflict.
Familiarity with federal, state, and local laws related to higher education.
Master's Degree in Student Affairs/Personnel, Higher Education, Social Justice Education, or an adjacent degree in critical area studies and/or related fields is required.
Must have 5+ years of leadership experience in a related field.
Experience in creating and implementing programs, including large-scale programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a higher education setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and propose an integrated strategy and plan for resilience and belonging, complete with metrics, that aligns with the university’s mission and goals.
Review and recommend policies and practices that respond to the needs and cultural dynamics of the university community.
Develop and implement programs to educate students about identity development, cultural humility, interfaith understanding, and community connection.
Amplify the work of identity-based student organizations through mentoring and advocacy.
Coordinate belonging survey and tracking to ensure all students find their community.
Develop and manage budgets, strategic reports, and grant proposals to support program growth and innovation.
Serve as content expert on the salient identities, supervise student staff, manage day-to-day operations, and advance student-led programming.
Collaborate with various campus partners and stakeholders to fulfill UTulsa's mission through educational, social, and cultural programming that centers on and affirms the diverse communities we serve.
Works with staff to collect and assess program data, sharing annual reports that celebrate impact and inform ongoing development and areas for growth.
Assist in the planning, implementation, and assessment of Cultural Heritage months and other signature programs.
Develops, manages, and evaluates Office for Resilience and Belonging’s social media presence in collaboration with student staff, ensuring engaging, strategic, and mission-aligned content.
Perform other duties as assigned.