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General Description (Purpose and Function):

The Director of Multicultural Student Affairs reports to the Assistant Vice President for Student Life and is responsible for providing leadership in the development, coordination and implementation of co-curricular and extra-curricular programs, education, training and support services for University of Miami students. The Director directly supervises the department of Multicultural Student Affairs staff and collaborates with academic and administrative units throughout the University on belonging initiatives designed to enhance the retention and graduation rates of students.

Multicultural Student Affairs serves as an integral part of Student Life and works collaboratively with the William R. Butler Center for Volunteer Service and Leadership Development, Department of Orientation and Commuter Student Involvement, the LGBTQ Student Center, and Student Activities and Student Organizations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight and strategic leadership to the department of Multicultural Student Affairs to ensure that the office provides programming, resources, and services that are responsive to the changing needs of our underrepresented and marginalized students.

• Provide supervision, direction and mentorship to staff including (1) Associate Director, (1) Assistant Director, (1) Accounting/Administrative Assistant, (1) graduate assistants, graduate practicum student(s), 10+ student employees and volunteer student staff members.

• Responsible for the fiscal management of budgets totaling over $380,000 which includes operating expenses, book loans, student organizations, and scholarship accounts.

• Provide support and advocacy services, education, training, and social and educational programming.

• Builds and fosters key relationships with colleagues across the campus. Serve as a resource to the University of Miami community on policy development and initiatives relating to issues of multiculturalism and related themes.

• Develop, implement and manage the outcome assessment and documentation of innovative programs, services and activities, which support and promote the mission of Multicultural Student Affairs.

• Participate in fundraising initiatives, grant research and prepare proposals to support departmental programs and objectives.

• Collaborate with faculty, academic units and administrative offices throughout the University to implement and coordinate programming and initiatives which enhance the recruitment, retention, matriculation, and graduation of students designated as underrepresented at the University of Miami.

• Develop programs and initiatives designed to promote academic success and co-curricular achievement.

  Planning & Program Development

• Develop and create educational and support programs and services. Provide leadership in the development of new programmatic initiatives.

• Develop and implement social justice presentations to increase community-wide understanding of underrepresented and marginalized student populations.

• Collaborate with campus departments to create and execute a calendar of programs and activities that focus on belonging topics and overall student development.

• Manage, coordinate and advise various departmental and student organization program initiatives which promote belonging throughout the University community.

• Design, implement, and coordinate initiatives and programs focusing on student success and retention for students. Such programs include Horizons Orientation program, Real Talk, Students of Culture Symposium, and Life Skills Leadership Program.

• Coordinate departmental programming to include Senior Mwambo ceremony, workshops during Orientation, and leadership development retreats.

• Coordinate programs and services associated with the month-long celebrations.

• Advise cultural student organizations including Asian/Pacific Islander Awareness Month, Black Awareness Month Committee, Black Student Leadership Caucus, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee, Hispanic Heritage Month, Native American Month, and Filipino Heritage Month.

• Coordinate department social media presence, as well as the production and distribution of the Unity Newsletter, Horizon Orientation publications and departmental brochures.

STUDENT SUPPORT, ADVISING, AND PROGRAMS

• Connect students with appropriate resources on and off campus.

• Develop and facilitate support and discussion groups.

• Serve as primary advisor to or coordinate the advising of 25+ student organizations.

• Maintain records, correspondence and develop a positive mentor relationship with students. Provide guidance, fiscal oversight of student organization budgets, and assist in coordinating diverse programming initiatives.

• Provide one-on-one advising, support and counsel to students experiencing academic and/or personal difficulties. Assist students in becoming more connected to university resources.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Make daily independent decisions to ensure department objectives are met and that University policies and procedures are followed.

• Contribute ideas and viewpoints on operational and strategic plans for the department and campus programs/events.

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise professional and administrative staff, including an Administrative Assistant, Graduate Assistant, and student staff. Facilitate employee training, development, and annual evaluations.

• Maintain relationship with alumni affinity groups and the UM Alumni Association.

• Develop and provide oversight for the strategic plan, departmental reports, and SACS reports.

• Develop and conduct on-going assessments of programs centered on stated learning and programmatic outcomes through the utilization of evaluation instruments, focus groups and tracking.

• Oversee the publications and marketing materials including newsletters, social media and brochures, etc.

• Ensures effective and efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards for programs/events, staff, and self.

• Serve on University committees.

• Perform additional duties as delegated by supervisory staff.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide oversight and signatory authority (financial management and budget) for Multicultural Student Affairs with an annual budget exceeding $380,000. Monitor fiscal resources to ensure departments operate within defined budget parameters.

• Review all accounting and paperwork associated with Multicultural Student Affairs finances and budget management.

• Generate outside funding for programs from federal, state, and local grants, as well as private sources.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to be productive in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional work environment

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Must possess strong interpersonal skills, excellent listening and problem-solving skills, and be able to use sound judgment in making decisions.

• Demonstrated project management, time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage details of multiple projects within firm schedules.

• Must be able to work irregular hours during summer including nights and weekends.

Education & Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements):

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration or related field.

• Five (5) to Seven (7) years relevant experience in higher education and/or related field.

• Experience working with underrepresented student populations and in cultivating programming and initiative to serve the University community.

• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and diversity education.

• Experience working with college students in a programmatic and advisory capacity.

• Experience facilitating trainings, meetings and seminars around diversity and inclusion.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships on a college campus.

• Experience with developing and implementing goals, learning outcomes and assessment programs.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A11