Program Coordinator; Assistant Director of Multicultural Center

Program Coordinator (Assistant Director of Multicultural Center)

Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions
Department: Multicultural Center
Location: Macomb, IL

Work Location: Macomb campus
Appointment: As soon as possible
Monthly Wage: $3,052 - $3,357

• Support programming initiatives related to identity, culture, retention and the student identities affiliated with the Multicultural Center.
• Assist in student leadership and development through program and event planning, conflict resolution, budget coordination, and services that enhance identity, culture, and retention of students.
• Manage daily operations, oversee space reservations, assist with marketing and communications.
• Aid in the supervision of student staff.
• Play an integral role in advancing the Center’s mission.

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a range of benefits, including health insurance (HMO, OAP, QCHP, CDHP), dental and vision plans, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental long‑term disability, flex spending accounts, 403(b) and 457(b) supplemental retirement plans. Eligible employees participate in the State Universities Retirement System. Additional benefits include paid time‑off, Employee Assistance Program, tuition waiver programs and discounts.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One (1) year of experience in student programming and/or student development with an emphasis on working with underrepresented populations, or an equivalent related field.
• A Master’s degree in a related area may substitute for one year of experience.
• Pre‑graduation applicants are welcome. The degree must be conferred at the time of application unless the applicant is in the final semester; if so, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
• The degree must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent international accrediting body.

Western Illinois University, established in 1899, offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs on its Macomb campus and the non‑residential Quad Cities branch campus. The university serves as a cultural, educational, and athletic center for the region.