Assistant Director of Multicultural Student Services

3 weeks ago


Big Rapids, Michigan, United States Ferris State University Full time
Assistant Director of Multicultural Student Services

Job no: 496786
Work type: Staff
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Administrative, Staff

Position Title: Assistant Director of Multicultural Student Services

Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department:
95500 - Multicultural Student Services

Advertised Salary: $51,000 - $53,000. Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans

FLSA: Exempt

Temporary/Continuing: Continuing

Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time

Union Group: N/A

Term of Position: 12 Month

At Will/Just Cause: At Will

Summary of Position:
•The Assistant Director reports directly to the Director of the Office of Multicultural Student Services.

•This position coordinates various recognized cultural heritage celebrations that highlight the importance of embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the University community.

•The Assistant Director assists the Director in the implementation of departmental initiatives that support student development, retention, belonging, and participates in daily operations of the department.

Position Type: Staff

Required Education:
•Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education, human services, general business or a related field.

Required Work Experience:
•Two years experience working in a diversity/minority or multicultural related position.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Physical Demands:
  • Office Environment
  • Moving
  • Reaching
  • Sitting
  • Twisting
  • Driving
  • Repetitive movement
  • Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
•Participate in the daily operations of the Office of Multicultural Student Services.

•Maintain a visible presence by attending cultural organization events.

•Assist in promoting an awareness of an ongoing commitment to issues and concerns of underrepresented students.

•Assist in identifying problems and barriers associated with the effective use of student services by underrepresented students.

•Share responsibility for the supervision of student employees, interns, and practicum students.

•Plan programs and events sponsored by the office.

•Travel to various locations and work some non-traditional hours for events.

•Demonstrate an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

•Prepare various assessments, event budgets, and monitor/record event expenditures.

•Communicate various office-related initiatives with key internal and external stakeholders.
* Operate university motor vehicles safely while carrying out job responsibilities.

•Create departmental marketing and promotional materials and web-based content.

•Maintain confidentiality of designated information.

•Participate in various university-wide committees.

•Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.

•Attend meetings, events, and conferences as assigned.

•Assist with other divisional initiatives as assigned.

•Perform all duties in compliance with university policy and applicable laws.

•Report directly to the Director of Multicultural Student Services.

•Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:

Skills and Abilities:
•Ability to plan, organize, and make sound judgments and decisions.

•Demonstrated commitment, experience, and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

•Excellent written, verbal, presentation, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills.

Required Documents:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:
•Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education, human services, general business or related field.

•Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.

•Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL): If applicable, attach an a copy of unofficial transcripts of Master's degree from an accredited college or university in education, human services, general business or related field.

•Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript

Initial Application Review Date:
February 3, 2025

Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes

Posting Close Date:

EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

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Advertised: 17 Jan 2025 Eastern Standard Time
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