Job Description:Budget Title: Senior Staff Associate (SL-5)
Salary: $85,000 - $88,000
Reports to: Assistant Vice President, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
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. The Director of Intercultural Affairs, serves as a key leader in the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion working collaboratively across divisions of the University. The Director assists the campus community by developing a strategic vision and identifying key priorities. The Director will also develop, implement, and assess programs and services designed to increase and enhance the recruitment, retention, success, and 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 departments 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 the application of student development, intersectionality, racial identity theories, and community building.
About the MRC and LGBTQ Center:The MRC and the LGBTQ Center are home for many students and viewed as a resource for students, faculty and staff; as each provide opportunities for collaboration, as well as academic, cultural, and personal support and guidance. Further, the staff in the centers work collaboratively with student organizations, faculty, staff, alumni and community-based organizations to develop creative programs and projects designed to enhance cross-cultural competency. We are seeking a leader who is able to connect the work of both centers through shared leadership, intersectional programming and inclusive spaces.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serve as a key member of the Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leadership team and coordinate the formulation and communication of departmental mission, goals, and successes.
- Manage the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the MRC and LGBTQ+ Center as well as administrative aspects, such as fiscal oversight.
- Supervise professional staff, graduate assistants, and student employees and leaders.
- Create, support, and carry out college-wide diversity/cultural programs and initiatives that aim to enhance the recruitment, retention, academic success and graduation of underrepresented students.
- Work 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, as well as social, spiritual, religious, and cultural-identity based clubs and organizations.
- Serve as a senior-level advocate and subject matter expert to build positive advocacy and collaborative relationships within the local community.
Requirements: - Master's degree (or higher) in Higher Education, or closely related field.
- At least 2 years of progressive higher education experience advancing diversity, equity and inclusion programs and initiatives
- Supervisory experience
- Demonstrated success integrating theory with practice in higher education and multicultural affairs
- Demonstrated experience conducting and facilitating professional workshops
- Oral and written communication skills
- Experience with budget management
- 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
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
Additional Information:Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials
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