Director of Multicultural & International Student Support & Engagement

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Student Development, Social work, Psychology or related field.
• Working experience (typically 5-7 years) with college students from underrepresented populations.
• Reasonable (typically 5-7 years) experience including: staff supervision, financial management and program assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative climate that recognizes and promotes diversity and individual growth in multicultural competency.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with faculty, staff, and campus partners and stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Working proficiency in contributing to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of a program or initiative.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Student Development, Social Work, Psychology or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to work effectively with college populations regarding academic, social, behavioral and professional issues in order to promote their growth and development.
• Experience coordinating university student success programs in areas of retention, academics, leadership, or career readiness.
• Knowledge of and commitment to university policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of social justice and intersectionality in education.

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 subject to a criminal background check.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact melanie-bell@uiowa.edu.