The Division of Student Life at the University of Iowa is seeking a Director of Multicultural and International Student Support and Engagement (MISSE) to plan, implement, and evaluate strategies and programs to positively impact student leadership, sense of belonging, and increase positive campus climate for diversity. The director will oversee the staff responsible for the UI Cultural & Resource Centers and will collaborate with key university constituents to develop and deploy initiatives that contribute to institutional priorities to increase recruitment, retention, and success of underrepresented students and intercultural understanding for all students. With a wide reach to the larger campus community, the MISSE director will oversee the learning, leadership, and cultural experiences provided to many students annually through programming aimed at enhancing the communication and exchange of intercultural perspectives and values. The MISSE director will provide oversight and strategic direction for operations, program management, budget, facilities, and unit staff. The MISSE director will ensure that the unit provides spaces and programs that cultivate a sense of belonging and mattering, facilitate intercultural discourse, and prepare students to become global citizens.

For a detailed job description, please email Melanie Bell at melanie-bell@uiowa.edu

About MISSE:
MISSE provides a "Home Away From Home" atmosphere for many students at the University of Iowa. Each of the areas has a nickname that most students know them by: the Afro-American Cultural Center is the Afro House, the Latino Native American Cultural Center is LNACC, the Asian Pacific American Cultural Center is APACC, the Pride Alliance Center, known affectionately as the Pride House, and the International Student Support and Engagement, known as ISSE.

The Cultural Centers can be utilized by any UI student for hangout spaces. The MISSE areas also provide intra- and cross-cultural education, leadership and organizational development opportunities, social justice education, and change. The MISSE areas complement the academic mission of the University by enhancing students' experiences inside and outside of the classroom.

About the Division of Student Life:

The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting inclusive educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom. One of our division priorities is to advance UI's goals to recruit and retain U.S. racial/ethnic minority (URM) staff and students.

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.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Program Director
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 6A
• Starting Salary Minimum: $65,000.00

Contact Information

• Organization: Student Life
• Contact Name: Melanie Bell
• Contact Email: Melanie-Bell@uiowa.edu

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.