Assistant Director of Intercultural Center

Marymount Manhattan Col • New York, NY

10d

About The Position

The Assistant Director of the Intercultural Center (IC) provides leadership for its day-to-day operations, programs, and initiatives that advance cultural literacy and belonging throughout the student community. Reporting to the Director of Student Engagement, the Assistant Director serves as the IC’s primary administrator and is responsible for implementing strategic priorities, managing programs and resources, evaluating program assessment, and serving as a key campus partner in support of student success.

The IC fosters social awareness, cultivates meaningful community connections, and deepens intercultural understanding. It equips students with the awareness, knowledge, and skills to engage respectfully and effectively across differences, while creating spaces for dialogue, reflection, and growth that recognize and affirm the perspectives, experiences, and contributions of community members. The IC also strengthens institutional capacity and community resources to encourage the success and well-being of first-generation and international students.

As the IC’s sole professional staff member, the Assistant Director advances its mission through collaboration, innovation, and identity-based and intercultural programming. The role contributes to the IC’s ongoing development by identifying emerging student needs, supporting strategic planning, cultivating campus and community partnerships, and championing initiatives that advance intercultural learning and student belonging. The Assistant Director is a visible and trusted representative of the IC and provides evening and weekend support as needed in alignment with institutional priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Demonstrated experience in program coordination, leadership development, and/or student engagement.
• Experience supervising student staff or interns, or demonstrated capacity to assume staff supervision as the role evolves.
• Proven effectiveness in designing and assessing identity- and community-based educational initiatives.
• Strong commitment to student development and success.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire various teams.
• Record of effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education administration, or another relevant field preferred.
• Experience with community resourcing and a demonstrated understanding of the related public policy landscape is highly preferred.
• Specific experience providing direct services to historically underrepresented young adults in an urban, multicultural, and global environment preferred.
• Experience supporting organizational change, program growth, or new initiatives is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily administrative and operational functions for spaces and programs under the IC’s purview.
• Develop, implement, and assess educational programs, services, and initiatives aligned with the IC’s mission.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with campus and community organizations, alumni relations, and other stakeholders to expand the impact of key programs and services.
• Serve as an active member of divisional, institutional, and cross-functional committees dedicated to designing, implementing, and evaluating signature initiatives and special projects.
• Implement strategic priorities and manage programs and resources.
• Identify emerging student needs and support strategic planning efforts.
• Provide evening and weekend support as needed in alignment with institutional priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager