Assistant Director for Multicultural Student Engagement

Assistant Director for Multicultural Student Engagement
Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, IN

Type:
Full-Time
Application Due:
Open Until Filled
Category:
Student Affairs and Services;
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Services

The Assistant Director for Multicultural Student Engagement (ME) is a member of the Office of Student Engagement & Experiences (SEE) and reports to the Assistant Dean of Students for Student Engagement. The Assistant Director advances the department's commitment to helping every student find connection, purpose, and belonging at Valparaiso University. Through the interconnected areas of student identity development, leadership, student organizations, and cultural engagement, the Assistant Director creates transformative opportunities that empower students to explore who they are, learn from others, celebrate diverse perspectives, and actively shape their Valpo experience.

Guided by the University's mission to lead and serve while building lives for good, this position fosters an engaged campus community where every student has opportunities to thrive.

The Assistant Director collaborates extensively with colleagues in the Office of Student Engagement & Experiences, across the Division of Student Life, and campus community partners to develop programs, leadership initiatives, educational experiences, and campus traditions that strengthen students' sense of belonging and engagement. This position serves as a campus leader in cultivating opportunities that connect students to one another, encourage dialogue, and prepare graduates to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

The Student Life Division at Valparaiso University engages proactively in the holistic development of students to help them learn, grow, and strive toward their fullest potential within an inclusive and supportive community. Focused specifically on the student experience, the members of the Student Life staff work to encourage students to be actively engaged in campus life and learning both inside and outside of the classroom.

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Student Affairs, Leadership, Counseling, or a related field.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible professional experience in student engagement, student affairs, multicultural student engagement, leadership development, or related areas.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity and proven competency in engaging effectively with diverse student populations and community stakeholders.
• Direct professional experience advising, coaching, and mentoring student organizations and student leaders.
• Highly developed interpersonal, intercultural, and oral and written communication abilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of student development theory, identity development frameworks, and student privacy standards (including FERPA).

• Proven experience recruiting, training, supervising, and mentoring student staff and student ambassadors.
• Demonstrated expertise in large-scale event management, including campus-wide cultural celebrations, heritage month initiatives, and speaker series.
• Experience developing and facilitating student leadership curricula and structured dialogue programs.
• Familiarity with student engagement software platforms, student organization management, and institutional financial/budgetary procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively across divisional lines with faculty, staff, alumni, and external community partners.
• Capacity to operate independently, solve problems proactively, and prioritize multiple complex assignments simultaneously.
• Alignment…