Director for Culture and Belonging

Director for Culture and Belonging (72577)

Walsh University, North Canton, OH 44720

Type:
Full-Time

Category:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Services

Position Type:
Staff (Full-Time)

Walsh University is seeking a highly motivated, self‑directed, and flexible individual who is enthusiastic about the environment found on a private, values‑based, Catholic liberal arts campus. The university values academic excellence, a diverse community, and close student‑teacher interactions within a Judeo‑Christian tradition that promotes compassion, dignity, kindness, respect, and sensitivity. The Director of Culture and Belonging serves on the Student Experience team and plays an integral role in actualizing this commitment.

The Director is responsible for cultivating a positive, student‑centered community by establishing programs and services that foster respect, dignity, and Christian virtue among students. The Director plays a significant role in the comprehensive learning, development, support, and accompaniment of minority students on campus to create a stronger sense of belonging and commitment to the common good. The Director implements a broad range of student‑centered programs to promote multicultural education, internationalization, and support for international students, study abroad, and multicultural outreach.

• Coordinate educational, cultural and social programs that foster awareness, appreciation and celebration of diversity and inclusion.
• Support the University's approach with implementing a Cultural Humility framework that focuses on building deep connections, interactions, mutual respect and learning across the campus community.
• Implement student success initiatives that provide individual support for students of color, first generation college students and other underrepresented students.
• Work in close collaboration with the University departments to support recruitment and retention student initiatives, including Academic Support Services, Admissions, Athletics, Counseling Services, and Financial Aid.
• Plan and implement annual intercultural programming designed to engage the campus community.
• Oversee the MOSAIC new student multicultural orientation and leadership program.
• Serve as a member of the University CARE Team designed to provide direct outreach and support to students.
• Develop, establish, disseminate and interpret University and office policies and procedures as they pertain to all student and student organizations.
• Serve as the Advisor for the Black Student Union, WSO, and other campus multicultural student clubs and organizations as assigned.
• Oversee comprehensive services for international students, including orientation programs, immigration advising, and academic support.
• Serve as the Designated School Official (DSO‑F1) for international students and maintain the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and related certification requirements.
• Develop and implement pre‑departure and re‑entry programs to support students in their study abroad experiences.
• Oversee and enhance study abroad programs, fostering opportunities for students to engage in transformative international experiences.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with international institutions, organizations, and program providers to expand and diversify study abroad options.
• Stay informed about international travel advisories and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Manage departmental operating budget, including forecasting expenditures and revenues, maintaining records, and linking program objectives and assessment to the university's strategic priorities.
• Supervise the Culture and Belonging team.
• Promote availability and visibility to the student body via effective utilization of office space.
• Contribute to the overall success of the university by serving on committees and performing other duties as assigned Vice President for Student Experience.

• Understanding of Walsh University’s Statement of Faith and commitment to the Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Ethical Conduct in accordance…