Director Cultural & Academic Transitions - Multicultural Dev

Company: MSU - Michigan State University
Location: East Lansing
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Director Cultural & Academic Transitions - Multicultural Development Manager/S Share this: - More Back to search results Apply now Job no: 690512
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 15
Major Administrative Unit / College: Vice Pres For Student Affairs & Services
Department: Office Of Cultural & Academic Transition 10053591
Sub Area: APSA- Pro Supervisory
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Full Time (90-100%), Professional Supervisory- APSA, Student Services/Student Affairs, Union
Working/Functional TitleDirector Cultural & Academic TransitionsPosition SummaryThe Director for the Office of Cultural and Academic Transition (OCAT) is a crucial resource for the development of students of color and historically marginalized students regarding their experiences and intersectionality. Social Justice learning exists to enhance students' experiences by engagement in matters related to academic transitions associated with culture, social class, geography, religion, race, gender, and ethnicity. This position will lead in the development of programs, services, and strategic initiatives that focus on the outreach, retention, and integrations of underrepresented students into the fabric of the university. This position will work with administrators, faculty, and staff to ensure there are avenues for cross-cultural interactions and programs not only within Student Affairs, but also within colleges, academic programs, research, alumni affairs, development, housing, and other segments of the university.The director will exemplify the Division's quality standards and behaviors of being respectful, responsive, and resourceful. All programs under the auspices of this position will seek to respond to the needs of students and the community in ways that are aligned with the university's core values of quality, inclusiveness, and connectivity.Unit Specific Education/Experience/SkillsKnowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year degree behavioral sciences or business administration; five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in the areas of organizational development, diversity programming, problem-solving with diverse populations and complex organizations on sensitive issues, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Desired QualificationsTerminal degree in a relevant area Higher Education, Educational Administration, Student Affairs, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Multicultural and Diversity Studies or Ethnic Studies, Counseling; 10-15 years of work experience in higher education direct service and support to marginalized student communities; supervision working with communities of color and marginalized/underrepresented communities such as yet not limited to: African-American; Asian-American, Latinx and Native-American multiracial; knowledge of national trends associated with diversity and inclusion and have a working knowledge of current trends in higher education; experience in specific cross-cultural education, counseling, and Critical Race Theory (CRT); administration and fluency in a second language; experience collaborating with faculty.--Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.Work HoursSTANDARD 8-5Bidding eligibility ends on 1/26/2021, at 11:55 PM Advertised: Jan 20, 2021 Eastern Standard Time
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