Intercultural Student Engagement Liaison

Intercultural Student Engagement Liaison - Summer/Fall 2026

The UMA Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services (OASIS) is seeking an Intercultural Student Engagement Liaison to support navigation of resources promoting engagement and success, and to support Student Life. The liaison works across departments to promote persistence among students of all backgrounds who may face challenges in the higher education environment. This position serves as the primary point of contact for OASIS and Student Life.

In addition to supporting intentional engagement opportunities and organizing events, the liaison facilitates departmental purchases and contracts in collaboration with other departments. Anticipated start date for this position is July 6, 2026.

Complete job description

• University degree or related combination of education and experience
• Experience in intercultural environments

• Record keeping and purchasing experience
• Experience in a university student services setting

• Organizational abilities
• Ability to plan and execute community events, some at a large scale
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to provide exemplary customer service
• Ability to interpret and explain university and federal regulations and policies
• Adept at working in multicultural environments
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to successfully maintain confidentiality

Salary: The hiring salary is in the mid-40s to low 50s range, is commensurate with education and experience, and will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion.

Benefits: UMA offers a wide range of benefits including tuition benefits for employee and dependents, comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability as well as retirement plan options. The University of Maine System is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support. To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

• A cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications
• A resume/curriculum vitae
• Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references. One of the references must be a recent supervisor.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after 6/9/26, will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment.

The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME , by calling , or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator ne.edu/title-ix/.