Assistant Director of Multicultural Life and Diversity

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title
Student Activities Assistant Director

Campus Title
Assistant Director of Multicultural Life and Diversity

School/Division
Student Affairs, Division of

Department
Multicultural Life Office

Staff Sub-Type
Staff & Administration

Salary Level
SL3

Salary Range
$58,000-$63,000 (Depending on Experience)

Salary Determination

Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position’s major responsibilities, the applicant’s background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university’s strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

Position Effort
Full-Time

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Is this a temporary position?
No

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Position Summary

This full-time, full-year professional position develops, plans, schedules, facilitates, promotes, and evaluates educational programming related to multicultural life, diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, access, retention, cultural awareness, and community building. This position will provide direct student support related to educating the campus about diversity and inclusion and support underrepresented students on campus. This position requires working nights and weekends as needed. This position will serve in place of the director when they are not in the office.

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.

• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.

• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.

• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.

• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings

Major Responsibilities

Programming and Workshops

• Plan, schedule, assess and facilitate programs and workshops for students, faculty and staff working collaboratively in support of the Multicultural Life and Diversity Office ( MLDO ) mission

Annual Kente Celebration

• Serve as the co-chair for the Kente Committee, including administration of the Kente Celebration

Voice Office

• Serve as main point of contact with Voice Office organizations
• Hold bi-weekly meetings with Voice Office representatives
• Coordinate joint Voice Office programming

Public Relations and promotions

• Edit, coordinate and implement department newsletter each semester
• Coordinate social media initiatives with Public Relations student intern
• Edit and maintain the MLDO website
• Facilitate COR 101 presentations and ally development workshops with other MLDO staff and volunteers
• Attend and support student programming including but not limited to evening and weekend programs such as the Voice Office events, late night events, Diversity Conference, trips, meetings and events hosted by student organizations

Supervision Responsibilities

• Supervise MLDO Program Coordinator

- Meet regularly with the Program Coordinator to support them in their role and professional development, approve timesheets, and set up and evaluate their performance program

• Co-supervise student interns and volunteers

- Meet regularly with interns to support and follow up on their tasks, create internship job descriptions, complete internship paperwork, and evaluate intern performance and contribution
Assessment

• Assist with measuring the effectiveness of strategic initiatives within Student Affairs, such as co-curricular learning and student engagement. Projects vary from year to year and will include assisting with the assessment of direct student learning outcomes of MLDO programming

Service to Campus Community

• Serve on committees, councils or working groups where representation of MLDO is important to help serve students of historically marginalized populations

Professional Development and Collaboration

• Maintain up to date knowledge on student affairs and higher education trends that relate to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Attend professional development opportunities as resources allow
• Build and maintain relationships with on-campus and off-campus stakeholders

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

This position reports directly to the Director of Multicultural Life and Diversity Office ( MLDO ) and will supervise the MLDO Program Coordinator. This position is expected to collaborate broadly across the institution with other offices, departments, and student groups. Within the MLDO, specific staff will take lead on projects but will work collaboratively to support one another in all that the office does.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of two years’ experience working in higher education
• Experience working with and supporting diverse student populations
• Experience in program development and facilitation

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in student affairs, cultural studies or other closely related field
• Experience doing assessment of direct student learning outcomes and program evaluation
• Conversational fluency in a language other than English

About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

EEO Statement

The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/ EEO / ADA ) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.

Job Close Date

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S23226

Review Start Date

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/9244

Special Instructions

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Supplemental Questions

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1. Are you currently employed by SUNY Cortland? If so, please indicate what type of employee.
   • UUP Professional
   • UUP Faculty
   • Management Confidential
   • Research Foundation
   • Represented by CSEA, PBANYS or PEF
   • Full Time Lecturer

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents