Director of Belonging and Community

Director of Belonging and Community Full-Time | 12-Month Position | Exempt Franklin College seeks an engaging, student-centered professional to serve as the Director of Belonging and Community within the Division of Student Development. Reporting to the Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students, this position provides strategic leadership for the Center for Diversity & Inclusion (CDI) by fostering student engagement, promoting a sense of belonging, and creating meaningful opportunities for students to connect with the campus and surrounding community. About the Role The Director of Belonging and Community supports the success, persistence, and graduation of all students, with particular attention to students from historically underrepresented populations, international students, and students who may experience challenges engaging with institutional resources and organizations. The successful candidate will cultivate an inclusive campus environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and personally. Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the physical space and the work of the Center for Diversity & Inclusion
• Serve as an advocate for and resource to Franklin College students, especially students from under- represented populations, international students, and students experiencing difficulty engaging with institutional organizations and resources
• Support student organizations with their programming and initiatives focused on issues related to belonging and community
• Develop and implement community engagement and volunteer opportunities for individual students and student organizations to learn about and contribute to the needs of the local and surrounding communities
• Serve as the advisor to CDI-affiliated student organizations
• Develop and lead student-focused programming related to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Supervise the Assistant Director and CDI student workers
• Support the success and persistence of students from underrepresented populations, international students, and students identified as having difficulty engaging with institutional organizations and
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• Collaborate with institutional departments, participate in community and alumni initiatives, and serve on institutional and community committees as requested
• Manage budget for the Center for Diversity & Inclusion
• Other relevant and related duties as needed or assigned Qualifications Education
• Master's degree required in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, College Student Personnel, Education, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
• A combination of a bachelor's degree and significant relevant experience may be considered. Experience
• Minimum of two years of experience supporting college students required.
• Experience in community engagement, volunteer programming, and/or student support is preferred.
• Demonstrated success working with and advocating for underrepresented student populations and/or international students is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Successful candidates will demonstrate:
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Experience with event planning and project management.
• A commitment to fostering belonging and supporting student success in a liberal arts environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities The Director of Belonging and Community reports to the Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students and directly supervises the Assistant Director within the Center for Diversity & Inclusion. Why Franklin College? At Franklin College, we are committed to creating a welcoming campus community where students from all backgrounds feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. The Director of Belonging and Community plays a vital role in advancing that commitment through innovative programming, intentional student support, and meaningful community partnerships.

To Apply:

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FranklinCollege.edu. Contact Human Resources with additional questions. Franklin College 101 Branigin Boulevard Franklin, IN 46131 humanresources@FranklinCollege.edu Franklin College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals' abilities and qualifications. Consistent with these principles and applicable laws, it is therefore the College's policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status as consistent with the Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct. No person, on the basis of protected status, shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any College program or activity, including with respect to employment terms and conditions. Such a policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied.