Merrimack College Looking for Assistant Director of Intercultural Initiatives Full Time

Posted: July 31,
2023

Position Code:
1073

Position Overview

The Assistant Director of Intercultural
Initiatives is a full-time, 12-month position with evening and weekend responsibilities and will report directly to the Assistant Dean of
Intercultural Initiatives.

The Assistant Director of Intercultural Initiatives is an integral part of the team that promotes a campus
environment that is inclusive, supportive and respectful of all community members. They will provide direction and oversight of leadership
training and workshops that will provide growth in different components to provide student development. Additional responsibilities include
coordinating intercultural affiliated programming, supporting and advising all student organizations and student based events and programs
associated with diversity, equity and inclusion. The Assistant Director of Intercultural Initiatives is expected to manage multiple tasks
while meeting deadlines, ensure compliance and consistency with college policies and procedures, and provide exceptional customer
service.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute both on and off campus events and activities that
  further the mission of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Events include but are not limited to Unity in Diversity Days, Breaking Bread and
  Heritage Months.
• Oversee Unity House operations, including serving as point of contact, responding to visitors, phone calls,
  managing web pages , social media, scheduling space for events, overseeing access, and monitoring maintenance of the physical
  space.
• Design and facilitate campus wide training in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion for undergraduates and graduate
  students. These trainings include but are not limited to the Diversity Badging program and Safe Zone training.
• Manage and support
  Peer Mentoring programs that support the transition and retention of our International, First-Generation and BIPOC students.
• Assist
  in the advising of student clubs and organizations dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and promote dialogue, leadership
  development, and student programming support through the Office of Student Involvement.
• Develop new innovative programs to enhance
  topics such as professional development, leadership, and academic excellence for our International, First- Generation, and BIPOC
  populations.
• Serve as the representative and campus liaison for the Unity House and work to collaborate with other offices on
  campus. These offices include Resident Life, Orientation, Admissions, Career Center and Office of Student Involvement.
• Present and
  facilitate sessions at Admissions, Orientation and other signature events of Merrimack College such as Orientation Days, Open House and
  Admitted Student Days.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of all Intercultural Initiatives and Unity House programs and
  events.
• Supervise, train, and hire the student staff that support initiatives within the Unity House.
• Serve as a liaison to
  the Admissions Office to support International students with any compliance status obligations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in related field required
• At least 2-3 years professional experience
  working in higher education or related field
• Commitment to and demonstrated ability to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion
  issues into work with diverse student populations in both individual and group settings.
• Commitment to and experience with
  diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and programming, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Exceptional in person and
  written customer service as the first point of escalation in the office and on the phone.
• Strong interpersonal
  skills.
• Ability to manage competing demands in a calm and friendly manner.
• Ability to work independently and use discretion
  and independent judgment in decision making.
• Availability to work a flexible work schedule that could sometimes include nights and
  weekend responsibilities.
• Advanced Computer Skills (Microsoft Office word, excel, publisher). Experience with Jenzabar or other
  higher education databases, Google Suite, webpage editing knowledge.

Application Materials Should Include:

• Resume
• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and
  including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission, our values, and our desire to be a more diverse, equitable
  and inclusive institution of higher learning.

Vaccinations and Remote Work 

This is an on-campus
position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the
community.

The COVID-19 vaccine and booster for which an individual may be eligible are highly recommended for students, faculty and
staff. Merrimack College does not require proof of COVID vaccination for enrollment, employment or to be a guest on our campus. 

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to
building a culturally and racially diverse community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by
our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.

Merrimack College seeks candidates
who understand, respect and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission and values and advance our work in the area of
diversity, equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. All candidates should describe
in their application previous experience related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as how they will engage in fostering a culture
that supports our Catholic and Augustinian mission and our values of diversity, equity and inclusion.

About Merrimack
College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private,
independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and some 1,400 graduate students from 32 states and 37 countries.
The College features more than 100 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who
are passionate about their subject and student success. The College comprises five schools: liberal arts, science and engineering, nursing
and health sciences, the Winston school of education and social policy, and the Girard school of business. The College’s suburban 240-acre
campus is approximately 25 miles north of Boston in the towns of North Andover and Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges
and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of
the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best
Colleges, coming in 34th out of 175 schools ranked in the Regional Universities North category in 2022. Merrimack also ranked 3rd in the
Most Innovative Schools category. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.