Assistant Director
Purpose
Purpose:
Facilitate cultural programming, social justice education, and multicultural leadership
development initiatives for Multicultural Affairs.
Essential Functions
Function 1:
Serve as a positive role model, mentor and supervisor for student employees and volunteers for
departmental teams including the Multicultural Mavericks, Women in Leadership, Leaders
Educating About Diversity, and LGBTQA Program Pride Peers. Serve as advisor for student
planning committees of the Multicultural Mavericks program which includes coordination of
Hispanic Heritage, Asian Heritage, and Black History Months.
50 % Time
Function 2:
Assist the Director with providing diversity education programs and teaching of social justice
education workshops Also assist with development and oversight of multicultural leadership
development programs including the Black Leadership Institute, Kaleidoscope Multicultural
Leaders Retreat, and Women in Leadership Summit
15 % Time
Function 3:
Advocate on behalf of, serve as advisor to, and coordinate activities for culturally based student
organizations. Help to facilitate positive student interactions, propose interventions, and manage
conflict resolution.
10 % Time
Function 4:
Assist with department reports, division strategic planning, and program assessment including
the development of learning outcomes that are rooted in student development and cultural
identity theory best practices.
15 % Time
Function 5:
Serve on University and Student Affairs committees as assigned. Foster collaboration amongst
units on campus wide initiatives such as Diversity Week and Welcome Week. Work closely with
all areas to develop cross-cultural sensitivity and multicultural competencies and to explore
issues of diversity, personal identity, and social justice.
10 % Time
Function 6:
% Time
Function 7:
% Time
Function 8:
% Time
Marginal/Incidental Functions
Marginal/Incidental Functions:
Other functions as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in Student Affairs Administration or College Student Personnel. 1 year
experience in working with diverse populations in a higher education environment. Equivalent
combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Effective
oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated experience in planning cultural
events/activities and programs. Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced office environment.
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment
history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title,
summary of job duties and 2) Education: college or college degree, list school name, degree type,
major, graduated or not, and hours completed if not graduated.
Preferred Qualifications:
Teaching and training related to diversity and social justice education. Experience with advising
college students and student organizations especially culturally based groups. Ability to mentor
and develop leadership among students and student groups. Understanding and practical
application of student development theories with an emphasis on minority student development.
Well versed in the research associated with the retention of underrepresented student
populations. Experience producing departmental reports and assessment. Experience in budget
management. Strong computer skills. Working conditions: May work around standard office
conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity. Lifting and
moving.