Western Technical College
Manager of Student Equity Initiatives
Western Technical College, La Crosse, Wisconsin, us, 54602
Western Technical College is a preferred employer in the 7 Rivers Region and is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all co-workers. As an open-access institution, we proudly serve learners from all walks of life, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and lived experiences enrich our community and strengthen our mission.
Summary of Position:
This position provides leadership through the Student Life, Equity, and Engagement (SLEE) Division to advance student equity and belonging. It is responsible for coordinating the planning, management, and supervision of staff, programs, budgets, and services offered through The Student Place for Action, Culture, and Empowerment (The SPACE). In addition to overseeing The SPACE, the role supervises select student equity programs—including support services and initiatives for students with children—and co-leads college-wide efforts that support new students, such as orientation, resource block party, and bridge programs. This is a hybrid eligible position that would allow for 1-2 days a week working from home after the training period. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and uphold the College values of Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect. Develop and Assess Initiatives, including using institutional data to identify equity gaps and implement interventions that improve outcomes and persistence for underserved student populations. Manage and operate The SPACE, including establishing goals, strategies, and operational plans, building and managing budgets, and supervising staff. Provide student coaching and mentoring, including building meaningful relationships with students and assessing needs and referring appropriately. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Communications, Sociology, Social Justice, Education, Social Work or related field with 3 years occupational experience OR Education in related field combined with related occupational experience totaling 7 years OR Occupational experience in related field totaling 7 years Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of student development Knowledge of social justice education Capability to build and maintain student relationships Western Technical College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
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This position provides leadership through the Student Life, Equity, and Engagement (SLEE) Division to advance student equity and belonging. It is responsible for coordinating the planning, management, and supervision of staff, programs, budgets, and services offered through The Student Place for Action, Culture, and Empowerment (The SPACE). In addition to overseeing The SPACE, the role supervises select student equity programs—including support services and initiatives for students with children—and co-leads college-wide efforts that support new students, such as orientation, resource block party, and bridge programs. This is a hybrid eligible position that would allow for 1-2 days a week working from home after the training period. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and uphold the College values of Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect. Develop and Assess Initiatives, including using institutional data to identify equity gaps and implement interventions that improve outcomes and persistence for underserved student populations. Manage and operate The SPACE, including establishing goals, strategies, and operational plans, building and managing budgets, and supervising staff. Provide student coaching and mentoring, including building meaningful relationships with students and assessing needs and referring appropriately. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Communications, Sociology, Social Justice, Education, Social Work or related field with 3 years occupational experience OR Education in related field combined with related occupational experience totaling 7 years OR Occupational experience in related field totaling 7 years Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of student development Knowledge of social justice education Capability to build and maintain student relationships Western Technical College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
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