Multicultural Life Student Specialist

Augsburg University • Minneapolis, MN

11d • $53,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Multicultural Life Student Specialist supports the Multicultural Life office by working to leverage strategic University relationships to create a network of support and opportunities that further empowers students to fully achieve their academic, interpersonal, and professional goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three (3) years of professional experience required working with students (may include graduate school assistantships and/or experience equal to three years).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.
• Knowledge of and skill working with a variety of student communities.
• Knowledge of identity development frameworks for related training and programming.
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to lead, facilitate, and mentor others in individual and group settings
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge and skills in advising students including the ability to apply good judgment and discretion, demonstrate patience and understanding (especially in confidential, sensitive, and/or crises in accordance with University policies and procedures).
• Ability to show initiative; organize workflow; manage one or more projects at a time; and handle frequent interruptions.
• Ability to be attentive to details, to be accurate, and to be precise.
• Ability to learn and use a broad range of computer skills, software, and database programs.
• Resume (required)

Nice To Haves

• Advanced education equivalent to a Master’s degree or specialist certification.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in higher education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the leadership and success of student organizations, including but not limited to Augsburg Indigenous Student Association (AISA), in collaboration with Campus Life
• Develop, implement, and coordinate programs and services that empower students to persist and graduate, develop and strengthen self-advocacy and leadership skills, and contribute to the advancement of the communities of which they are a part.
• Establish, maintain, and foster strategic partnerships with key departments, offices, individuals, and community organizations to support success efforts for students.
• Work collaboratively with campus partners to devise, execute, and assess retention-based programs, policies, and goals for students.
• Design and conduct presentations across the University community in order to achieve the department and University missions.
• Gather and analyze data in order to assess the overall needs of students (i.e. to establish learning outcomes for programs and services; to highlight student learning, engagement, and progress; to improve graduation rates; to demonstrate evidence of student needs, etc.).
• Rotate service as first-interviewer for reports that come through the Discrimination and Bias Reporting System.
• Plan, promote, and serve as staff chaperone for programs, retreats, celebrations, etc. within the department necessary.
• Recruit and select students to receive scholarships designated for students.
• Co-manage the Oyate Commons University space and student work study employee(s)
• Serve on University-wide, divisional, and departmental committees as appropriate.
• Serve as a community liaison through outreach opportunities, networking, recruitment, and mutually beneficial relationships for the University.
• Manage budget aspects associated with student services.
• All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• A generous 403(b) matching program with an employer contributions of up to 8% upon eligibility
• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses and dependents, and participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US
• Generous paid time-off, including 14 paid holidays, 12 sick days, 2 community service days, and vacation of up to 22 days per year immediately upon hire
• Employer-paid STD, LTD and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

What This Job Offers

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