Assistant Director, CSL- Center Intercultural Engagement

About the Opportunity

The Assistant Director of the Center for Intercultural Engagement (CIE) advances cultural literacy and strengthens resources of care for all students at Northeastern University. Reporting to the Director, this position collaborates with the Director and Associate Directors to develop student engagement and support strategies that serve a diverse population across Northeastern's global campuses. The Assistant Director holds primary responsibility for CIE's external‑facing communications and outreach, including newsletters, event promotion, and community engagement.

The role also oversees event logistics, involving risk management, contracts, purchasing, and reimbursements alongside day‑to‑day operational functions such as space management and student employee supervision. The Assistant Director contributes to the ideation, implementation, and evaluation of signature programs and events. The Assistant Director may also provide mentorship and support to students and student organizations in collaboration with Center staff. This position involves significant involvement in evening and weekend programs and events.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–3 years of experience working with diverse or socially vulnerable populations—or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience fostering collaboration with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• A high attention to detail, especially in regard to content formatting.
• Proficient understanding of graphic design and related software including Canva, Adobe InDesign, etc.
• Experience working in communications, event planning, or social media in a professional setting.
• Excellent judgement regarding social media best practices.
• Ability to work in open, collaborative space and manage a multi‑faceted position.

• Support signature events and major programming initiatives including ideation, program coordination, day‑of staffing, facilitation, documentation, and evaluation.
• Provide one‑on‑one direct support to students.
• Manage the Center’s web presence, social media accounts, weekly newsletter, and general inbox, triaging incoming messages as appropriate.
• Recruit, train, manage and supervise student staff responsible for staffing the CIE and outreach activities in conjunction with the CIE professional team.
• Assess, evaluate, and document programs and services.

Student Services

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees, including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement, and commuting & transportation.

Grade/

Pay Type:

107S. Expected Hiring Range: $53,615.00 – $75,728.75. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.