Associate Director, CSL- African American Institute

Company: Northeastern University
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

About the Opportunity Job Summary: Cultural and Spiritual Life (CSL) is a collective of six resource centers that support student learning, leadership, belonging, wellbeing, retention and successful graduation at Northeastern University. Through culturally grounded programs, services, and spaces, CSL Centers help all student learners understand identity, engage difference, and develop the capacities needed to lead and participate in diverse communities. Each center contributes a distinct cultural, spiritual, or identity-based lens while operating within a shared curricular framework focused on personal growth, community and belonging, wellbeing, and leadership. Together, CSL centers function as integrated environments that prepare students to thrive at Northeastern and beyond. Affiliated with the John D. O’Bryant African American Institute and reporting to its Director, the Associate Director fosters greater awareness, knowledge and skills around identities, cultural literacies, and inclusion both in a U.S. as well as global context. Working in collaboration with university stakeholders and community partners, the Associate Director leads the creation, development, implementation, budgetary coordination, and assessment of programs and services directly related to the holistic health, wellness, sense of belonging, and student experience of all Northeastern learners, with an emphasis on those prioritized by the Center. The Associate Director serves as the primary point of contact with University partners on issues of student care and resourcing. In this capacity, they may also lead comprehensive, multi-channel outreach and education efforts in support of core Center initiatives and may act as a subject-matter expert for the university community on topics related to the Center’s mission. They are the Center representatives on unit, divisional, and pan-university collaborative initiatives, as needed. The Associate Director works collaboratively with the Director to ideate, manage, and execute signature Center programs, outreach efforts and core services, including budgetary management and operational planning. The Associate Director develops culturally sustaining systems, educational resources, and quality assurance practices that empower learners as peer mentors, advocates, and leaders in support of the University’s African diasporic community. The Associate Director plays a leading role in the assessment, evaluation and evidence-based curriculum development of the Center’s programs and services to meet the needs of a diverse learning community on the main Boston campus as well as contribute to presence and engagement across the growing global network. In addition to these programmatic responsibilities, the Associate Director will supervise full-time professional staff, advise student organizations and affinity groups, and supervise and mentor the Center’s student staff (including co-ops/interns). This position requires frequent nights and weekends to ensure the success of programs and services. Qualifications: Master’s degree in a related field with at least 3-5 years of experience working with diverse or marginalized populations or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Demonstrated knowledge of issues and concerns relevant to the communities across the African diaspora and youth or young adults is required. Knowledge of social justice issues and leading learning practices, curriculum development, evidence-based programming related to cultural issues and experiences, marginalized student identity development, and/or diverse histories and advocacy is required. Specific experience in providing direct services to historically underrepresented students in an urban, multicultural, and global environment preferred. Working knowledge of Business Administration and Africana Studies highly desirable. Position Type Student Services Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 109S Expected Hiring Range: $67,855.00 - $95,845.00 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

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