Associate Director, Multicultural Student Services

Bucknell University

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director, Multicultural Student Services supports the overall function and mission of Multicultural Student Services, engaging students from underrepresented populations in alignment with the Bucknell University mission, as well as serving the entire Bucknell student community. The Associate Director leads innovative efforts to provide an integrated approach to identifying, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and practices directed toward improving the overall student experience including, but not limited to: outreach and yield, transition to college, academic success, leadership and professional development, inclusion and retention, and enrichment of the overall student experience.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs or related field.
• Four (4) or more years of full-time or equivalent experience working with underrepresented populations in a college/university setting.
• Experience advising students, individually and as members of student organizations, with an emphasis on identity and leadership development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite as well as ability/willingness to learn programs such as InDesign, Adobe, Photoshop, and Google platforms.
• Strong intercultural competence and interpersonal communication skills.
• Awareness of differences in background, identity, and life experiences, including factors such as economic circumstances, culture, physical or learning abilities, nationality, underrepresented populations, religion, and how these may influence individuals' opportunities and perspectives.
• Demonstrated experience managing student staff and complex projects.

Nice To Haves

• Fluent in English, Spanish and/or Portuguese with strong verbal and written communication skills in respective languages.
• Demonstrated commitment to career growth in higher education.
• Marketing and communication skills especially with regard to use of technology and social media.
• Experience managing events, including assessment and evaluation of effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsible leadership, organization and assessment of the Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM) mentoring program & its Pre-Orientation component (RAMP Up!), to include budgetary and programmatic initiatives.
• Lead and support a portfolio of large-scale programs that celebrate the student experience, including (but not limited to) welcome events, Feria, Latina, LACOS Gala, Latinx Heritage Month, and other special events.
• Support and provide guidance to the Director in addition to managing operations in the absence of the Director.
• Develop and execute leadership and organizational development opportunities for Bucknell’s underrepresented student organizations and communities.
• Collaborate and build relationships with campus partners.
• Serve as a liaison to student organizations and a professional advisor for cultural programming in alignment with the vision of the Division of Student Affairs.
• Coordinate, plan and implement a comprehensive calendar of social, cultural and educational events and programs.
• Serve on various divisional and institutional committees; lead training and learning sessions; attend departmental, and divisional staff meetings, and other meetings as required.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees