Assistant Director of Student Multicultural Affairs & Student Success Services

General

Summary:

The Assistant Director of Student Multicultural Affairs (SMCA) and Student Success Services, reporting to the Director of Student Multicultural Affairs, plays a pivotal role within the Division of Student Affairs. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and assessing programs, services, and initiatives aimed at enhancing student retention, graduation rates, and overall engagement. The Assistant Director will support and advise cultural clubs and organizations in planning and executing meaningful cultural programming throughout the academic year.

Additionally, they will collaborate with faculty and staff to develop comprehensive, high-quality services and programs that enhance learning and support for students of color and those from varying social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. The role also includes significant budget management, student advising, staff supervision, and outreach activities to enhance visibility and support for all vulnerable and historically marginalized groups, with a particular focus on students who identify as DACA, TPS, or immigrants.

Examples of Duties:

Program and Student Organizations Development

* Along with the director of SMCA, lead the strategic design, implementation, and continuous improvement of both on- and off-campus events and programs to enhance student engagement, retention, and overall experience.

* Collaborate directly with cultural clubs and organizations and identity based centers, including the Immigrant Student Program (ISP), to plan, organize, and implement diverse programs and events.

* Negotiate terms and payments with off-campus vendors for SMCA and student organizations' events, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and risk management practices.

* Plan, promote, execute, and assess Undocu Week as a signature, university-wide cultural engagement initiative, including workshops, training sessions, and events to educate and empower the UMB community on issues around immigration and undocumented statuses.

* Collaborate with the Interfaith and Spiritual Life office to develop programs, dialogues, and educational opportunities that support students in exploring the intersections of culture, identity, and spiritual or religious expression within the campus community.

* Assist student leaders in organizing and implementing identity-based programs and events (including but not limited to, designing new programming, traditional cultural and religious celebrations, educational and awareness events, and cultural graduation ceremonies, cultural celebrations, heritage month programs, religious ceremonies, etc.) to support the students and communities they represent.

* With the director, design, implement, and continuously refine a comprehensive leadership development and training curriculum for student organizations and community leaders.

* Meet regularly with students to support effective program planning, implementation, student development, and holistic identity exploration, including, but not limited to, cultural, spiritual, and community identity development.

* Work with the cultural organizations in developing, training, and supporting their e-board members.

Student Advocacy and Organizational Management

* Curate resources and advocate for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), TPS (Temporary Protected Status), and immigrant students, ensuring culturally responsive, ethical, and legally informed support in collaboration with the Immigrant Student Program (ISP).

* Collaborate with campus and community stakeholders to develop and advance educational opportunities, referral pathways, and student success initiatives that address systemic barriers impacting historically marginalized students.

* Assess and mitigate institutional risk related to programming, data privacy, public visibility, and student safety for undocumented and vulnerable student populations.

* Work with the Director to oversee the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of student employees (including but not limited to, graduate interns, community leaders, social media coordinators, etc.) focused on planning events and fostering a sense…