Assistant Director, OMSS

Posting Details

Recruitment Number

1146

Working Title

Assistant Director, OMSS

Position Type

Staff/Administrative

Appointment Percentage

100%

Division/College

Diversity and Inclusion

Position Summary

The Assistant Director (AD) has administrative responsibility for designated programs and services for the Office of Multicultural Student Services ( OMSS ). The AD will assist the Director in providing leadership on multicultural issues throughout the campus and regional community with an emphasis on serving the needs of African American/Black, Indigenous/American Indian, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian American, Hmoob, biracial, multi-ethnic, DACA, and undocumented students at UWL . The AD will focus on the advocacy, retention, and matriculation of underrepresented students. The AD will also support access to UWL in partnership with Admissions recruitment/scholarship efforts.

Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit

The primary role of the Division of Diversity and Inclusion is to ensure that diversity, in its many forms, is understood, respected, and valued. The Division advocates for access, equity, and inclusion while encouraging critical dialogue, thinking, and meaningful educational interactions on campus and in the community. The Division includes the following departments: Center for Transformative Justice, ACCESS Center, Diversity and Inclusion, Multicultural Student Services, Pride Center, Student Support Services, and Upward Bound, Equity and Affirmative Action,
Title IX, Institute for Social Justice.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in education, educational administration, student affairs administration, or related field/experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated progressive experience in leadership development and/or organization development ability to supervise and train professional staff and student workers.
• A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated ability to supervise and train professional staff and student workers.
• A valid driver’s license, at least 25 years of age, and a clean driving record for our 15-passenger van policy.
• Demonstrated ability to work with low-income, first-generation, multicultural, and diverse students in an educational setting, preferably higher education.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective access and use of computers and technology with strong computer skills, including proficiency w/ MS Office applications.
• Work schedule requires evening and weekend work hours (12-8:00 p.m.) with overnight travel with student organizations.
• Ability to work cooperatively/effectively to develop key partnerships and services with various faculty, staff, and students throughout the campus community as well as with parents, families, school administrators, or other community partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of conducting the assessment, and/or evaluations of programs.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Ability to initiate successful grant writing projects.
• Demonstrated budget experience
• Additional programs and training in the area of diversity for students and the campus community
• Demonstrated experience developing a comprehensive leadership program

Physical Demands

• Ability to drive a vehicle or 15 passenger van
• May be required to lift between 15-50 lbs on occasion.
• Ability to move for extended periods of time as well as sitting.

Working conditions and environment

• Requires the ability for evening and weekend work with occasional overnight travel with student organizations.
• Has a high level of social interaction. Work with students, faculty, community, alumni, and other administrators.
• Work near others, such as when sharing office space.
• Make decisions that greatly impact the reputation and finances of their institution.
• Generally, work a set schedule.

Miscellaneous Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BENEFITS

Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:
• 22 days of vacation for 12-month positions (that are non-instructional)
• excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
• paid holidays and sick days.
• sick leave may be converted at retirement to pay for health insurance post-work at UWL .
• after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
• benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.
Learn more at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl20.pdf
Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

Duties/Responsibilities

These are the job duties required for the position.

Responsibility Statement

Leadership & Involvement

Duties to Support Responsibility

• Create, develop, and deliver student leadership programs that enhance student development and personal growth that might also compliment the academic and campus climate of the university.
• Serve as a centralized information resource for the officers and advisors of the Multicultural Student Organizations.
• Enhance the existing comprehensive leadership programs for multicultural students in ways that recognize the continuous changing trends for students that still allow modifications and new directions.
• Provide support and advisement to student and organizational programming, including the facilitation of the Nuts-and-Bolts Officers Training, Multicultural Fall Leadership Development Weekend, President and Vice President Roundtable, Advisor’s Meetings, and Celebration of Accomplishments, as well as coordination of the OMSS Calendar of Events.
• Role model a sustainable dialogue which creates a leadership environment open to difficult conversation, collaboration, conflict resolution, and support that prepares students to take on new challenges that seek positive outcomes.
• Serve as an advisor to one of the Multicultural Student Organizations in the absence of an advisor, until new advisor appointed.
• Ensure appropriate unit representation at campus, local, state and professional meetings in the Director’s absence.
• Be an active participant in university governance and serves on committees and task forces.
• Encourage and support appropriate community outreach and involvement that enhance the retention and graduation of students.
• Represent OMSS at events and programs.
• Remain active in professional organizations and keeps informed on current professional materials.

Percentage Of Time

60

Essential

Yes

Responsibility Statement

Recruitment and Retention

Duties to Support Responsibility

• Devise and coordinate structured and informal opportunities for OMSS staff and multicultural students to establish and develop relationships to underscore the usage of OMSS services that maximize serving the needs of students.
• Help develop recruitment/retention strategies to identify community partnerships through job shadows, career exploration, internships for multicultural students.
• Collaborate and guide Admissions with recruitment visits for identified and specific multicultural populations, groups, and programs.
• Develop relationships that foster the recruitment and retention of multicultural students locally, regionally, state-wide, and nationally.

Percentage Of Time

20

Essential

Yes

Responsibility Statement

Administrative

Duties to Support Responsibility

• Support the OMSS services/programming, mission and promote the development of students and the values of access, diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice.
• Establishes positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, community, and administration, and facilitates the development of community and team.
• In partnership with Director and AD for Retention establish methodologies to measure, monitor, evaluate the effectiveness of OMSS programs and services as well as assess student needs and outcomes.
• Establish effective communication and liaison programs with external programs and services on and off campus.
• Establish effective communication and develop liaison relationships with multicultural students and internal and external organizations.
• Assist the Director as necessary with ongoing scholarship fundraising.
• Help coordinate the preparation and dissemination of information and publications.
• Oversee and manage designated budgets and other administrative processes pertaining to record keeping, travel, purchasing, and accounts payable.
• Research and secure external funding to augment present budgets and programs, as necessary.
• Maintain a caseload of students, which focuses on holistic development, as necessary. Other duties as assigned

Percentage Of Time

20

Essential

Yes

Posting Detail Information

Special Instructions

Posting Date

11/23/2021

Close Date

Continuous Recruitment

Yes

Continuous Recruitment First Review Date

01/05/2022

Position Contact Name

Antoiwana Williams

Position Contact Email

hrinfo@uwlax.edu
Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Reference Contact Information

Optional DocumentsSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of finalists must be revealed upon request. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).
   • I wish for my name to remain confidential until the university is no longer able to do so.
   • I waive my right to keep my name confidential through the application process.
2. * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse? (UW-L and UW System institutions pay for some or all of the sponsorship costs. Some candidates may require an H1B or another form of employment sponsorship to work in the US. This question is asked so that if you are the successful candidate, Human Resources can work with your work unit to begin the process of obtaining this visa).
   • Yes, I will require sponsorship prior to employment.
   • Yes, I will require sponsorship for continued employment if hired.
   • No, I do not require sponsorship and am eligible to work in the US.
3. * Please provide your most recent employer, supervisor name and contact information, including phone number and email address. (Pursuant to UW System Administrative Policy 1275, UW System requires reference checks related to sexual harassment and sexual violence to be conducted at a minimum with a final candidate’s most recent employer and with all previous UW System institution and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven years. UW-L will notify you prior to contacting your supervisor).
   
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4. * Are you currently employed by or have you been employed by a UW System institution or a State of Wisconsin agency during the last seven (7) years? Please answer yes or no. If yes, provide the institution or agency name, your supervisor and contact information, including phone number and email address.
   • Yes
   • No
5. * After you retire from a Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) employer, you may return to work with a WRS employer as a rehired annuitant, provided certain requirements are met. There are no restrictions on what type of position a rehired annuitant can hold. Under the WRS, there is no limit to how much you may earn as a rehired annuitant. (Learn more: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/life-events/empcha/ra/). Are you currently collecting an annuity from the Wisconsin Retirement System, (WRS)?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Are you an alum of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Were you ever found to have engaged in any sexual violence or sexual harassment in a previous work assignment? (Required under UW System Administrative Policy 1275)
   • Yes
   • No
8. * Are you currently under investigation or have ever left employment during an active investigation in which you were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment? (Required under UW System Administrative Policy 1275)
   • Yes
   • No
9. * Are you legally eligible to work in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No
10. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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    • HERC Web Site
    • HigherEdJobs.com Web Site
    • Job Center of Wisconsin Web Site
    • Minority Publication/Web Site
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    • University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Web Site
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