Assistant Director for Student Life and Engagement​/Intercultural; On-Site

About the Job

The Assistant Director for Student Life and Engagement / Intercultural & Affinity Centers provide leadership, coordination, and strategic support for student engagement initiatives with a primary focus on intercultural and identity-based affinity centers. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Life and Engagement, the Assistant Director plays a critical role in fostering inclusive, welcoming, and culturally affirming environments that support student belonging, leadership development, and holistic success.

• Provide leadership and oversight for engagement initiatives connected to intercultural and affinity centers, supporting identity-affirming spaces that promote student belonging and success.
• Collaborate with student leaders, staff, and campus partners to plan, implement, and assess culturally responsive programs, events, and initiatives.
• Support student advisory boards, councils, or committees affiliated with affinity centers, fostering leadership development and shared governance.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for students from historically marginalized and underrepresented communities.

• Design and implement inclusive co-curricular experiences that promote civic engagement, leadership development, and community building.
• Advise and support cultural student organizations and initiatives connected to cultural, social justice, and identity-based engagement.
• Develop workshops, trainings, and leadership opportunities centered on identity development, social justice, and intercultural competence.
• Helps Student Rights and Responsibilities with Judicial Cases pertaining to RCO's/FSL.

• Coordinate logistics, budgeting, and resource allocation for assigned programs and initiatives.
• Assess program effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative methods and utilize data to inform continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations related to student engagement outcomes and institutional priorities.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with academic units, Student Affairs departments, and community organizations to enhance student engagement efforts.
• Collaborate with campus partners including Counseling Services, Academic Affairs, Equity & Inclusion offices, and Residential Life to support student wellbeing and retention.
• Represent Student Life and Engagement on campus committees and working groups as assigned.

• Provide functional supervision, training, and mentorship to student staff, interns, and/or graduate assistants as applicable.
• Support operational needs of the department, including policy development, compliance, and risk management related to student programming.
• Assist with strategic planning and special projects aligned with divisional goals.
• Supervises 8 student interns and helps oversee the centers on campus alongside the other Assistant Director.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Master's degree in related area from an accredited institution. (Preferred)

AND

• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in related field.
• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in related field. (Preferred)

• Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Ability to counsel, refer and advise individuals and groups of students.
• Knowledge of counseling practices and crisis management techniques.
• Knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
• Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specializations of Fraternity and Sorority Life and Student Conduct. Ability to manage multiple systems and procedures.
• Skills in data management (collect, organize, and maintain) and data analysis.
• Proven experience with college & university student life programs.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving,…