Eastern Washington University Career Opportunity: Africana Studies Coordinator

Eastern Washington University invites applications for a Africana Studies Coordinator for its Africana Education Program.

The position reports to the Director of Africana Studies. Its key responsibilities involve outreach, avocation and retention. While position focuses on outreach and retention of African American students and other students of African descent, position is also expected to support the university's overall recruitment and retention efforts and assist in advising and support of Africana Studies--Race & Culture majors. He/she will develop and manage student programs and services for first-year students of African descent. Provide transition programs and aid in the retention of this population typically through focused, short-term and/or one-time special events; and, to work with faculty, staff, current students and alumni to attain these goals. Also, provide college success workshops and other initiatives in the community at local churches and organizations.

Position will be open for applications at least through 8/15/2013. Screening will begin on 7/12/2013. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Masters degree in an area that matches one of the following:

---African American/Africana Studies
---American Studies with strong focus in African American content knowledge & communities
---Cultural Studies or Counseling with strong focus in African American content knowledge & communities
---Student Affairs with specific experience and demonstrated interests working with students of African descent
---Education with strong focus in Africana content knowledge and communities
---Other fields such as Sociology, Ethnic Studies or Psychology with strong focus in African American content knowledge and communities

2. Be student-centered and have a strong sense of responsibility for student success;

3. Be detail-oriented and organized;

4. Have strong prioritization, time management, and follow-through skills;

5. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, pay attention to detail and produce desired results;

6. Ability to communicate in a clear and effective manner both orally and in writing;

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1. Masters in African American/Africana with focus in Student Affairs or Education

2. Previous work experience in minority affairs, minority achievement, retention, college preparatory programs, recruitment, student advising and first year experience;

3. Teaching experience or presentation/workshop planning, design, development and implementation

4. Work experience with students of African descent and their families

5. Direct experience working with, developing or coordinating retention initiatives or related work geared specifically to students of African descent;

6. Direct experience or familiarity with grant writing