Assistant Director, Multicultural & International Student Support & Engagement (MISSE)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Work experience (typically 3 years) experience working in higher education in advising, developing, coordinating, and evaluating student life and campus activities programming with progressive experience in multicultural engagement
• Reasonable (typically 3 years) experience including: staff supervision, financial management and program assessment
• Extensive understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
• Demonstrated working knowledge and proficiency in use of Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Work requires a willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• Experience with creating a welcoming and respectful work environment as well as experience working with students of color, international students, other historically underrepresented students, and/or students with a variety of backgrounds and perspectives
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals

Highly Desirable Qualification:

• Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Student Development, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and related experience

Desirable Qualification:

• 5 years of experience in higher education in advising, developing, coordinating, and evaluating student life programs; preferably in multicultural and/or international student programs and activities, and/or students with a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Application Details:

• In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For questions or additional information, please contact alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu