Director, Center for Multicultural Programs

Special Instructions to
Applicants

Please complete the online application and attach required documents. Required documents include a
detailed cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email
addresses.

We seek candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse
background.

The position will remain open until filled; for full consideration, please apply by posting end
date.

This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and
supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and
retirement.

Posting Number: 20165456S

Job Description

The Director
for the Center for Multicultural Programs will oversee all operations of the Center, including budgeting, personnel management, scholarship
programs, academic support services, and educational and social programs. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, results-oriented
individual who has successful experience leading DEI initiatives and a driving student-centered organizational
change in a complex environment with multiple internal and external constituencies. Serve as an expert on multicultural student access,
engagement, and retention; provide vision, leadership, and guidance in developing and implementing robust educational programming that
advance the university’s vision of fostering a climate of diversity, inclusion, and sense of belonging on the Athens campus and regional
campuses.

Duties Include:

1. Leadership and Strategic Oversight
* Provide leadership and guidance for the
Center’s programming, academic support services, scholarship programs, strategic planning, and assessment efforts.
* Manage all
operations, including budget, personnel management, educational and social programming offered by the Center.
* Oversee and
coordinate all data collection and assessment efforts for the Center, and provide materials needed for the yearly D&I Annual Report, award
applications, and other reports as assigned by the VP.
* Collaborate with the directors of the other centers under the Division of
Diversity and Inclusion in developing and implementing educational programs and initiatives that advance a climate of inclusion and
respect.
* Foster a sense of belonging to support student retention through the development of relevant services for all students,
including those from underrepresented populations.
* Provide oversight of all staff members in the Center including
associate/assistant directors, administrative support, graduate assistants, and undergraduate student workers.

2.
Community Engagement
* Provide leadership for Division of Diversity and Inclusion’s partnership with Undergraduate
Admissions, the Center for Advising, Career, and Experiential Learning (ACEL), University College, Office of
Competitive Awards, Office of Global Opportunities, and Honors Tutorial College on all items related to multicultural student access,
recruitment, orientation (Bobcat Student Orientation), academic support, engagement, and retention.
* Collaborate with Development
and Alumni Affairs to cultivate alumni partnerships, scholarships, and programming to improve access for and benefit the retention and
graduation of multicultural students.

3. Education and Advocacy
* Participate in professional
improvement opportunities appropriate for the role of Director.
* Share best practices and remain current on trends related to
multicultural student access, student engagement, and retention.
* Engage in advocacy and leadership work on campus-wide
committees and in the local communities that the University serves and represent the center broadly, throughout the institution and with
external constituents.
* Support other Division of Diversity and Inclusion initiatives as assigned by the Vice President of
Diversity and Inclusion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Minimum of 6 years related
  experience
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience

*equivalent combination of education and experience may be
considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree

• Experience overseeing the
  operations of a multicultural or student retention center or equivalent either as director, associate director, assistant director, leading
  student development efforts or equivalent is needed to be successful in this position.
• The preferred candidate should also have
  evidence of extensive experience in developing and successfully implementing impactful programming on diversity, equity, inclusion, and
  belonging for students.

Department
Diversity and Inclusion – VP Office

Pay Rate:
The approved salary range is $68,299 to $80,252.

Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package including health benefits, paid
time off, and education benefits for employees and qualified dependents.

In addition to a competitive approach to salary, Ohio
University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, transgender care, counseling and mental healthcare,
prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time,
personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% company contribution, a
12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to
professional development programs, and more.
Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits

Job Open Date
06/28/2023

Posting
Close Date

07/13/2023

Job Category: Administrative at-will appointment

Months
12 month

Planning Unit: Vice President for Diversity & Inclusion

Work Schedule

Standard office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; however, candidates must be
willing to work evenings and/or weekends if necessary and travel occasionally to represent the University and Division. This is not a remote
work position.

Campus: Athens

Expected hours worked per week
40+

Expected duration of assignment
ongoing

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions
about this position.
Salome Nnoromele – nnoromel@ohio.edu

Diversity
Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful
Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment
to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and
will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national
ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical
disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer.

Job Family/Subfamily
Diversity & Inclusion – Multicultural

Career Track &
Level
M 4

Pay Grade
CA&P|19|

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