Director of Intercultural Affairs

Ref. No.: 00389

Position ID: 163845

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton
University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly
interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character – shaped by our mission,
outstanding academics, facilities, and community life – promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University
is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job – it is about
having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton’s collegial and
inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to
our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and
challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from
first- generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through
technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmation action/equal opportunity employer, and in
keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title:  Senior Staff Associate (SL-5)

Salary: $69,395 – $75,000

Binghamton University seeks applicants for the
Director of Intercultural Affairs who will provide strategic and innovative leadership to the Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) and the
LGBTQ Center. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Director of Intercultural Affairs, serves as
a key leader in the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion working collaboratively across divisions to assist the campus community by
developing strategic initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion to support the recruitment, retention, and success of diverse
and underrepresented student populations. The director will be responsible for articulating a strategic vision, identifying key priorities,
along with developing, implementing, and assessing programs and services designed to increase and enhance the educational experiences of our
students, with a particular focus on our underrepresented and historically marginalized students. 

We are seeking a collaborative and
transformative leader, who will work across divisions and with student leaders to create programs and continued dialogues focused on aspects
of diversity, equity, inclusion, engagement, restorative justice, and reconciliation. This new leader will be well informed on and the
application of student development, intersectionality, and racial identities theories, as well as those centered on community building. 

The MRC and the LGBTQ Center is home to and viewed as a resource to many students (and faculty and staff); as each provides opportunities
for collaboration, as well as academic, cultural, and personal support and guidance. Further, the staff (5) in the centers work
collaboratively with student organizations, faculty, staff and alumni to develop creative programs and projects designed to enhance
cross-cultural competency. 

The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion prides itself on delivering exceptional customer
service.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serves as a key member of the Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and
  Inclusion leadership team and works collaboratively with colleagues within and external to the Division, and coordinates the formulation and
  communication of departmental mission, goals, and successes.

• Manage the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the
  MRC and Q Center as well as administrative aspects of the Centers including but not limited to: fiscal oversight: including supervision of
  professional staff, graduate assistants, and student employees and leaders.

• Serves as a critical leader who is committed to
  fostering an inclusive campus culture and works to advance the University’s mission of diversity, equity, and inclusion through actively
  creating, supporting, and carrying out college-wide diversity/cultural programs and initiatives that aim to enhance the recruitment,
  retention, academic success and graduation of underrepresented students.

• Works collaboratively with various offices to
  promote student success and address the needs of students of color, LGBTQ+ students, first-generation college students, international
  students, and other underrepresented student populations.

• Develop and monitor communication and outreach efforts with
  students, and social and cultural-identity based clubs and organizations.

• Manage the Pathways to Inclusive Leadership
  Program.

Requirements:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

• Master’s degree in
  Higher Education-Administration, Student Affairs, College Student Personnel, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated progressive,
  successful higher education experience advancing campus-wide or divisional diversity, equity and inclusion programs and
  initiatives.
• Supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated success integrating theory with practice in higher education,
  multicultural affairs, identity-based programming, and identity-conscious approaches to student leadership engagement, retention and
  success.
• Knowledge of best practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
• Demonstrated
  experience conducting and facilitating professional workshops that assist the campus community in understanding historically
  underrepresented and marginalized communities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills
  with the ability to address and effectively manage conflicts.

Preferred:

• Ph.D. or terminal
  degree.
• Demonstrated experience in assessment and evaluation of learning outcomes.
• Ability to demonstrate comprehensive
  knowledge of student development theory, specifically as it applies to students of color, LGBTQ students, and other underrepresented
  populations.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a
pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that
an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is
extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please
contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed “To the Search
Committee.”

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program,
please visit:

https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html