(NAME-MCE) Center Director (UCP IX) Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center

[Bill Howe]

Center Director (UCP IX) Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center



Applications are being accepted for the position of Director of the Puerto
Rican/Latin American Cultural Center.  The Director reports to the Associate
Vice President of Diversity and Equity.  The Director serves as an educator,
advocate and resource to the Center's Latino constituents, the University
and external communities while enhancing and fostering the multicultural
mission of the University.



Responsibilities:  The Director is responsible for the administration of the
Center, which includes programming, budgets and personnel.  Particular
emphasis is given to the development, implementation, and supervision of
educational, cultural, and related programs and projects that foster
cultural awareness, dialogue and interaction throughout the University
community.  The Director will design programs that focus on the Latino
community in the areas of advocacy, education, empowerment, cultural
expression, outreach, recruitment and retention of Latino students and staff
at the University.  The Director will work closely with the multicultural
units, Student Affairs, and Academic Affairs to enhance the multicultural
climate of the University.



Minimum Qualifications:  Master's Degree in appropriate field or equivalent
combination of education and experience; two years of experience in higher
education administration and program planning, excellent leadership and
public relations skills, possess an in-depth knowledge of issues related to
constituency to be served; demonstrated management, interpersonal, and
writing skills, experience seeking and applying for external funding
opportunities; and a demonstrated commitment to working closely with
students, faculty, staff, and the community at large.



Preferred Qualifications:  Ph.D. in appropriate field; five years of related
experience including experience in administration and program planning for
constituent organizations; bilingual English/Spanish; a demonstrated record
of significant scholarly, intellectual, and professional immersion in, and
dedication to, the multidimensional facets of the Latino Experience; and
exhibit an understanding of intersectional and multiple social identities.



Salary:  Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.



To Apply:  Send letter of interest, résumé, and the names and contact
information for three professional references to: Search Committee
Administrator, University of Connecticut, Center for Academic Programs, 368
Fairfield Way, Unit 2170, Storrs, CT  06269-2170.  Screening of applications
will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.  Hearing
impaired TDD:  (860) 486-6435.  (Search #2010210)





Bill Howe
Personal Website -   http://www.billhowe.org
Travel Blog -  http://billhowe.org/BillBlog/
Multicultural Dimensions - http://www.multiculturaldimensions.org
Multicultural Education Blog - http://billhowe.org/MCE/
Asian Pacific American Coalition of Connecticut (APAC)-
http://www.apacct.org/

Travel to China and Hong Kong July 10-24, 2010
- http://www.billhowe.org/China2010.htm