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Program Coordinator African American Male Initiative [http://www.linkedin.com/img/icon/icon_company_insider_in_12x12.gif] Your LinkedIn Network<http://www.higheredjobs.com/state/details.cfm?JobCode=175603800&Title=Program%20Coordinator%20African%20American%20Male%20Initiative> [http://www.higheredjobs.com/images/icons/write.gif] Apply for this Position through My HigherEdJobs<http://www.higheredjobs.com/myHigherEdJobs/Apply/chooseNextStep.cfm?JobCode=175603800> [http://www.higheredjobs.com/images/icons/save.gif] Save to your Organizer<http://www.higheredjobs.com/myHigherEdJobs/Organizer/saveJob_action.cfm?JobCode=175603800> [http://www.higheredjobs.com/images/icons/email.gif] Email to a Friend<http://www.higheredjobs.com/search/sendJob.cfm?JobCode=175603800> [http://www.higheredjobs.com/images/icons/printer.gif] Print-friendly version<http://www.higheredjobs.com/state/details.cfm?Jobcode=175603800&aID=&print=yes> Institution: North Carolina Central University<http://www.nccu.edu/> Location: Durham, NC Category: * Admin - Student Affairs and Services * Admin - Multicultural Affairs and Affirmative Action Posted: 02/23/2012 Application Due: Open Until Filled Type: Full Time DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This is an EPA-Time Limited (exempt from the state personnel act) position. The Program Coordinator for the African American Male Initiative is a crucial resource for the development of African American Males and other male underrepresented populations on campus. The Program Coordinator shares the responsibilities for the daily operation of the African American Male Initiative/Centennial Scholars Program while providing leadership, mentoring, advising, and programming for students. This individual provides support and guidance to insure academic and social success while promoting cultural pluralism and dialogue on matters related to African American Males' development for campus community. The Program Coordinator is supervised by the Director and will assist in the development of the long-term goals for the African American Male Initiative/Centennial Scholars Program. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: * Establish programs and services to promote the success of African American Males on campus. * Serve as a resource for African American male students. * Serve as the primary advisor to Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB). * Supervise program Graduate Assistants and Interns. * Respond to individual student and campus concerns. * Develop, administer, and manage African American Male Initiative/ Centennial Scholars Program events and programs. * Facilitate activities, programs, and campus-wide dialogue to promote an appreciation of diversity. * Create, implement and evaluate cultural events for the campus community. * Maintain adequate and accurate assessments of programs and events. * Facilitate student leadership development which includes selecting, training, supervising and evaluating student projects. * Collaborate with other campus offices including, but not limited to, Residence Life, University College, Athletics, Student Activities, New Student Services, Academic and Community Service Learning Program, and Civic Engagement Institute. * Collaborate in development of African American Male initiatives and cross cultural understanding through academics. * Collaborate with faculty and administrators as a knowledgeable resource on African American Male initiatives and program ideas. * Develop and promote co-curricular initiatives and programs to enhance racial/gender and cultural understanding that complements the course offerings of the faculty. * Maintain accurate records of students, staff, administrators, and faculty participating in African American Male Initiative/ Centennial Scholars Program. * Serve as a contact for faculty. * Enhance educational initiatives and cross-cultural understanding during, Eagle Institute, Student Government Training, and Resident Assistant training. * Serve on various campus committees and councils to represent the interest of the Division of Student Affairs. * Build partnerships with the local community to enhance the appreciation of African American Males. * Assume responsibility for other special projects as assigned by the Project Director. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Education: Master's degree in counseling, education, or related field. Experience: The successful candidate should have excellent counseling, communication, relationship and teamwork skills; the ability to work with diverse populations; and knowledge of first- and second-year students, transfer students, higher education philosophies and theories and various computer programs. Experience with writing grants and reports is strongly encouraged. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply for EPA (exempt from the State Personnel Act) Faculty and Non-Faculty positions, submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae or resume, a statement of philosophy for working with minority males, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to the contact person listed on the vacancy announcement. If a closing date is not listed, the position is open until filled. Application Information [http://www.higheredjobs.com/images/icons/write.gif] Apply for this Position through My HigherEdJobs<http://www.higheredjobs.com/myHigherEdJobs/Apply/chooseNextStep.cfm?JobCode=175603800> Contact: Ms. Deidre Kelly Student Affairs North Carolina Central University Fax: 919-530-6074 Email Address: dkelly17@xxxxxxxx