Associate Director of Multicultural Resource Center

Associate Director, Multicultural Resource Center

Amherst College invites applications for the Associate Director of Multicultural Resource Center position. The expected range for this position is $72, per year. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families.

The Associate Director, Multicultural Resource Center (MRC), will further the center's mission of providing education, support, and advocacy to and on behalf of students who identify as people of color at Amherst College, offering a space for community building and resources. Through programmatic initiatives, resources, and services, the MRC aims to foster personal, social, and academic success for the student populations at Amherst College, which is welcoming to all.

Rooted in the framework of intersectionality, the MRC serves as a space where students of color can celebrate their identity and where the Amherst community can participate in conversations that expand our collective understanding of racialized experiences. The Multicultural Resource Center is part of the Student Engagement and Equity unit within the Division of Student Affairs.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Identity and Cultural Engagement, the Associate Director will be a content expert on the Center's salient identities, supervise student staff, manage day-to-day operations, advance student-led programming, and also oversee critical center communications platforms. The Associate Director will work in collaboration with the Senior Director to develop, implement, and assess signature programs and initiatives. The Associate Director of MRC will work collaboratively on shared projects and initiatives with the Office of Identity and Cultural Resources—composed of Amherst's six identity-based resource centers, including: the Center for International Student Engagement, Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, Class and Access Resource Center, Queer Resource Center, and the Women's & Gender Center.

The Associate Director will collaborate with various campus partners and stakeholders to fulfill the Center's mission through educational, social, and cultural programming that centers on and affirms the diverse communities the Center serves.

The Associate Director takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. This is an in-person position with hybrid work offered during the academic breaks. Occasional nights and weekends are required. Attend and support signature Student Affairs and campus-wide programs, including Orientation, Mammoth Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Campus Parties, Homecoming, Spring Concert, Commencement, and Reunion.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

Management, Operations, and Supervision:

Management of the day-to-day operations of the Multicultural Resource Center

Serve as a core leader within the Office of Identity and Cultural Resources Team and a liaison to the senior administration of the College.

Serves as a content expert on the salient communities the Center engages, providing insight and guidance to ensure programs, resources, and initiatives are responsive to their needs and experiences.

Leads strategic planning and comprehensive assessment of MRC operations, resources, and programming to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and emerging best practices.

Oversees budget planning and tracks expenditures to ensure resources are used effectively and responsibly.

Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises a team of 4–6 student staff, fostering their professional growth and development in both skill and content expertise.

Works with staff to collect and assess program data, sharing annual reports that celebrate impact and inform ongoing development and areas for growth.

Responsible for identifying and supporting students experiencing…