Asst Dir of Intercultural Affairs, Latinx/e

Full time

Posted: 11/23/2022

Grinnell, IA

Human Resources

HR@grinnell.edu

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Director of Intercultural Affairs, Latinx/e Student Specialist encourages student belonging and inclusion through active and individualized care, mentoring, and support. This position will provide direction and leadership for student groups affiliated with the Multicultural Leadership Council and the Peer Connections Pre-Orientation Program. Additionally, this position empowers student leaders to plan and implement cultural celebrations and social justice programming. The Assistant Director regularly assists in training delivery for students and campus constituents. This position provides active identity-informed supervision to Intercultural Affairs student employees in alignment with the office’s learning goals. The person in this role is student-centered, collaborative, and intentional in their role as an educator. This position has a strong and intentional focus on the Latinx/e student community.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree or equivalent in social work, student affairs, higher education, counseling
One year or more of work experience
Two years of diversity and inclusion related work experience
Demonstrated ability to build and connect communities
Experience contributing to inclusive workplace relationships
Ability to collaborate in diverse teams to foster productive outcomes
Ability to manage multiple social media platforms for the purpose of engaging and retaining students
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Willingness to work nights and weekends
Willingness to travel
Experience working with Latinx student communities

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience leveraging identity development theories to assist students in discovering their abilities, aptitude, and objectives
Experience facilitating small and large group discussions
Proven ability to implement identity development theories across various marginalized groups
Experience working in a higher education setting
Experience in providing holistic care in higher education setting