Assistant Director of Identity and Culture

Posting Number S01241JP

Department Inclusion and Diversity in Student Affairs

Job Summary

The Assistant Director is a critical contributor to the work of the broader Identity and Culture team in Student Affairs, which invites and supports students to explore issues of identity, build community, develop intercultural skillsets, and engage across campus on issues of inclusion and diversity. The Identity and Culture departments consists of the Center for Multicultural Life, the Rachel Lord Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, the Sexuality Women and Gender Center, the Student Accessibility Office (reports to the Office of the Dean of Students), and Bowdoin’s Upward Bound program.

The Assistant/Associate Director is primarily tasked with operational oversight and mentorship of Bowdoin’s 30+ student affinity groups. Additionally, they support existing departmental programming initiatives, as well as develop and implement collaborative programs to further the work and reach of the Identity and Culture team. The Assistant/Associate Director will bring expertise and enthusiasm in organizing and planning events; coaching students on club engagement and leadership; and being a resource for students who engage with these offices on matters pertaining to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, first-generation status, among other identities.​

Benefits and Pay:

• The salary Range for this position is expected to be :Minimum $50,000.00 – Maximum $52,000.00 annualy.

• A variety of health insurance plans (Effective on date of hire)

• Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26)

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Paid time off – Vacation, Personal, Holidays, and Special Days Off (https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html).

• Paid parental leave.

• Access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool, including household.

• Access to events, speakers, and sport events on campus.

• Free fitness and wellness classes!

• And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html

  Education/Skills Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.

in addition, the ideal candidate will possess:

• Knowledge of student engagement with college-level students

• Skill in working with college students from different backgrounds

• Ability to serve the needs of a very diverse student population

• Skill in developing robust and meaningful programming for college students

• Ability to support Center directors in achieving team goals

• Skill to work with college students around programming decisions

• Ability to communicate effectively with students via emails, social media, and public speaking.

  Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

This is an entry level position, with no previous experience required.

1-3 years in a related position preferred.

Standard Work Days and Hours

This is an 11-month (.92 FTE ) position with the expectation of approximately 40 hours/week, while much of the work will take place Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., there will be regular evenings and some weekends as well, especially around the start of each semester.

This is an exempt position requiring the time commitment necessary to satisfactorily complete all job requirements.

Residing in on-campus housing is a requirement of this position as it is necessary to complete the job duties required.

About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift N/A

Employment Category Full Time Academic Year

FTE 0.92

Benefits Eligible Yes

Pay Type Salaried

Background Check Package Requirements Faculty/Administrative

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? No

Posting Date 02/02/2024

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled No

Type of Posting Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

EEO Information

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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