Director of the Multicultural Student Center & Urban Leadership Learning Community

Canisius University • Buffalo, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Canisius University is seeking a Director of the Multicultural Student Center & Urban Leadership Learning Community. This full-time position, located at the Center for Student Success, offers an annual salary of $65,000-$70,000. Canisius University, a Catholic and Jesuit institution serving approximately 2,500 students, is dedicated to academic excellence, leadership, faith, and social justice. The university is committed to fostering a diverse community and preparing students to be leaders in their professions and communities. The Director will report to the Assistant Vice President for Student Success and will oversee the Multicultural Student Center (MSC), supervise the Center for International Education (CIE), and direct the Urban Leadership Learning Community (ULLC). This role involves collaborating with other university departments to promote inclusive excellence and support underrepresented students. The MSC is dedicated to the academic and personal success of students from diverse backgrounds, with a particular focus on ALANA (African American, Latin American, Asian American, and Native American) populations. The Director will also serve in a consulting role to the college, alumni, and the broader Buffalo community, aligning with the University's mission of cura personalis.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required.
• Relevant experience in Student Affairs, Counseling, Education or related fields.
• Appreciation of both the liberal arts and Jesuit core values essential
• Passionate and discerning in building relationships with a wide range of constituencies.
• Budget/management skills
• Evidence of supervising professional and support staff
• Flexibility for evening and weekend hours as involvement dictates
• Collegiate writing skills, communication skills, and computer competency
• Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an administrator in higher education or a related field, with a proven record of accomplishment working with African American, Latinx, Asian American, and Native American (ALANA) student populations

Responsibilities

• Help to increase campus awareness of multiculturalism, diversity, and underrepresented student populations, particularly when associated with first-generation college students
• In partnership with campus constituencies and stakeholders, formalize processes for mentoring, supporting, and advocating for students from historically underrepresented groups through meaningful and developmental interactions
• Develop workshops, trainings, and other opportunities to foster inclusive learning and living environments on campus
• Direct strategic planning initiatives and establish objectives that maximize the use of MSC resources including budgeting and staffing
• Nurture the leadership development of underrepresented students and serve as a secondary advisor to cultural student clubs and organizations, such as the Afro American Society, Latin American Students and Friends, Global Horizons, etc.
• Engage in assessment activities by developing, monitoring, and evaluating programs for effectiveness
• Be inventive in providing awareness of annual ALANA heritage months, with student involvement, including the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration
• Coordinate award committees, and assist in raising funding for endowed scholarships through alumni networks and off-campus entities as appropriate
• Provide direct leadership for the ULLC Coordinator and the program, including collaborating with the coordinator and colleagues in academic affairs on the planning and implementation of the ULLC Boot Camp, developmental workshops, and all other program facets.
• Serve as a guide on multicultural student issues for faculty, staff, alumni and members of the broader community
• Serve as a liaison to undergraduate and graduate admissions counselors to support targeted enrollment strategies for underrepresented students
• Provide training for enrollment management team, including an annual training session for campus tour guides, on supporting underrepresented students
• Collaborate with enrollment management on campus events to provide opportunities for prospective students to interact with current students
• Coordinate a welcome program to assist in the orientation of all new students of color
• Represent MSC at all open houses, accepted student days, and new student orientation events
• Work in partnership with the Associate Dean for Diversity & Inclusion to support the campus climate on race strategic plan
• Represent the university at appropriate local, regional and national conferences
• Serve on select committees such as the Bias Response Team and the Cura Personalis team as determined by the Vice President for Student Affairs and other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive Insurance Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability available the first of the month after the employee’s date of hire
• 403(b) with Company Contribution – Plan for your future with confidence – contribution from the university is available after one year of employment
• Paid Time Off – Includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition Benefits – Available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents

What This Job Offers

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