Assistant Director of Multicultural Student Services

Assistant Director of Multicultural Student Services

Job No: 497423
Position Type: full-time
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Categories: Other, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs

The Assistant Director of Multicultural Student Services is a position that supports historically marginalized and minoritized students, specifically increasing their sense of belonging within the University. This role is an integral member of the Diversity and Inclusion team, providing a broad range of high touch, high impact resources aimed at retention, success, support, and programming for the multicultural community as well as the broader student body at Bucknell University. Major responsibilities include co-directing the Together Everyone Achieves More (T.E.A.M.) mentoring program (a growing peer mentoring program for underrepresented students with 60+ scholars and mentors who have weekly activities including individual and staff meetings), managing social gatherings and academic readiness programs, advising student organizations, and assisting in educational outreach programming (such as UnHerd, a series of in-depth social justice trainings and workshops).

The Office of Multicultural Student Services is searching for two Assistant Directors:

These roles are key to executing the strategic priorities of Equity and Inclusive Excellence and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals of the institution that include:

• Generating and promoting a culture of aspiration and belonging by reinventing the first-year experience
• Identifying and investing in programs that encourage intellectual engagement (and transformative development) through the entire student experience
• Creating a dynamic and inclusive campus environment to promote optimal well-being

Please see attached documents that include full position descriptions. 0545_001.pdf 0546_001.pdf

Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelors degree and 4 to 6 years of related work experience or Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field with a minimum of 2 years related work experience
* Experience advising racially marginalized and/or underrepresented students individually and as members of student organizations, with an emphasis on identity and leadership development
* Experience utilizing data to drive decisions and establish accountability infrastructures for outcomes-based student leadership
* Driver’s license with a driving record that meets established motor vehicle operating procedures
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite as well as ability/willingness to learn programs such as InDesign, Adobe, Photoshop, and Google platforms
* Strong intercultural and interpersonal skills
* Awareness of issues related to intersectionality, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, sexuality, race and ethnicity, ability, national origin, religious and interfaith, and the relationship between power and privilege
* Demonstrated experience managing student staff and complex projects

Preferred Qualifications:
* Three to five years experience working with underrepresented populations in a college/university setting
* DEI Certifications and/or licensure
* Fluent in English, Spanish and/or Portuguese with strong verbal and written communication skills in respective languages
* Demonstrated commitment to career growth and learning in higher education and diversity, equity, inclusion subject matter expertise.
* Marketing and communication skills especially with regard to use of technology, social media
* Experience managing events, including assessment and evaluation of effectiveness

Other Requirements

This position will require evening and weekend work to support certain department events/programs.

Work Type:
This is full-time, staff exempt, benefits eligible position.

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of the application.

Salary Range:
This is a staff exempt position with a hiring range of $47,760-59,700 (E07). The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate’s credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):
* flexible scheduling options determined by role;
* medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
* an outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
* generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
* full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
* a comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
* a myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell’s benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

To apply, visit https://careers.bucknell.edu/en-us/job/497423/assistant-director-of-multicultural-student-services

jeid-e6e594bde70dce40bf2e5d73e3fa6930