Assistant Director, Multicultural Resource Center

Job Summary

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), has been at the forefront of addressing health care disparities and community health needs, while promoting opportunity and excellence among its learners, staff, and faculty. We seek an applicant dedicated to understanding our community's academic and social identities, an individual who upholds the UCSF Pride Values and Principles of Community. The Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) leader will be open to exploring different perspectives and working collaboratively with students, staff, faculty, and community partners to educate, facilitate dialogue, and promote awareness.

As a member of our academic community, you will advance a culture and climate of belonging for all. The MRC Assistant Director provides leadership regarding cultural awareness programs and events, and outreach and engagement opportunities. They provide excellent customer service as a liaison and consultant, supporting the UCSF community and allies to identify and address barriers, design solutions, and build awareness.

The work is grounded in anti‑discrimination principles, a commitment to fairness, and facilitating opportunities. This role reports to the Executive Director of Resource Centers for Climate and Belonging.

Department Description

As part of its mission to advance health worldwide, UCSF has long been committed to achieving optimal health for all patients, communities, and populations, while fostering an environment of excellence and belonging among its students, trainees, staff, and faculty. The Office of Opportunity and Outreach serves as the campus leader in advancing and sustaining equal opportunity for every individual in all aspects of the UCSF mission through ongoing assessment, program development, and consensus building.

We collaborate with the four professional schools, the Graduate Division, and the health system to build unity and connection across differences and nurture an environment in which all individuals can thrive.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related area and minimum three years of related experience or equivalent experience/training

• Academic advising experience and advanced counseling techniques

• Exhibited knowledge of student affairs or student life

• Demonstrated commitment to the UCSF Pride Values and Principles of Community and anti-discrimination theories to guide their work

• Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple organizational units and overcome complex institutional barriers

• Experience in the development and delivery of presentations, workshops, and large-scale events

• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem-solving, and process improvement

• Abilities in project management, problem identification, and program outcomes

• Ability to work effectively across differences and find common ground

• Ability to professionally communicate information in a clear and concise manner across a variety of domains; solid knowledge and use of English grammar; excellent writing and proofreading skills

• Demonstrated ability to work in an environment which involves handling confidential, sensitive situations or matters with respect and good judgment

• Excellent customer service

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in social sciences or humanities (Counseling, Education, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology) or equivalent experience or training

• Knowledge of UC policies, procedures, and systems

• Knowledge of public relations and marketing principles and practices

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate‑level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10‑campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as…