Director of Multicultural Affairs

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health.

The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.

Job Responsibilities

The Director of Multicultural Affairs supports the success and well-being of students with varied educational, socioeconomic and lived experiences, serving as an advocate, mentor and resource. This role engages and educates the student body through learning experiences and educational programs focused on belonging, self-understanding, inclusion, and advocacy. Through student support, intentional programming, and campus partnerships, the director fosters a welcoming community contributing to our students’ personal, academic, and leadership development.

The director provides strategic leadership for the Office of Multicultural Affairs, overseeing its vision and operations to ensure a breadth of perspectives and meaningful outcomes. The director partners across the institution with students and colleagues to deepen a shared sense of connection and belonging preparing students to positively contribute in today’s complex, global world.

The director reports to the assistant dean of students and Title IX coordinator and collaborates closely with Student Affairs and campus partners to advance institutional priorities related to student success and community engagement.

• Serve as a trusted resource, mentor, and advocate for students seeking connection, guidance and access to campus resources
• Develop supportive relationships with students and student leaders to promote engagement, belonging and success
• Maintain a visible and accessible presence for students interested in exploring identity, culture, and belonging
• Collaborate with the Offices of Student Conduct and Safety & Security to enhance education related to preventing and responding to bias related incidents, in compliance with NYS 129A law
• Facilitate resolutions under the University Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy
• Provide appropriate referrals for academic, personal, and professional support

• Develop and implement student workshops and trainings focused on inclusion, belonging, and related topics
• Assess program effectiveness, alignment with Fisher Outcomes, and incorporation of the Fisher Creed utilizing data and student feedback to guide continuous improvement
• Collaborate with faculty and staff colleagues to offer educational opportunities for employees
• Participate in ongoing professional development to remain current with emerging practices and issues

• Provide strategic direction for the Office of Multicultural Affairs, including vision, program development, and operations
• Foster multicultural awareness and cross-cultural interaction among students
• Collaborate with, and provide guidance to the division related to student success and belonging
• Engage with the restorative practices model at the University and assist in mediating conflicts or student incidents that pertain to students’ sense of belonging
• Support Strategic Plan initiatives, particularly the priorities of Student Success and Community Engagement

• Review student life policies and make recommendations to…