Assistant Director of Intercultural Center

Northeastern University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (vacation, sick leave)

Job summary

Northeastern University seeks an Assistant Director of the Intercultural Center to lead daily operations, programs, and initiatives that promote cultural literacy and belonging across the student body. You will report to the Director of Student Engagement and oversee assessment, staffing, and resource management to advance strategic priorities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with campus partners, community organizations, and alumni relations to support student success and inclusion, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Experience designing and assessing identity- and community-based educational initiatives.
• Proven ability to supervise student staff and work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily administrative and operational functions for IC spaces and programs.
• Develop, implement, and assess educational programs and services aligned with IC mission.
• Cultivate partnerships with campus and community organizations to expand program impact.
• Serve on cross-functional committees to design, implement, and evaluate signature initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Program coordination

Student development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Assistant Director of Intercultural Center

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of the InterculturalCenter (the IC) provides leadership for the day-to-day operations,programs, and initiatives that advance cultural literacy andbelonging throughout the student community. Reporting to theDirector of Student Engagement, the Assistant Director serves asthe primary administrator of the IC and is responsible forimplementing strategic priorities, managing programs and resources,evaluating program assessment, and serving as a key campus partnerin support of student success.

The IC fosters social awareness, cultivatesmeaningful community connections, and deepens interculturalunderstanding by equipping students with the awareness, knowledge,and skills needed to engage respectfully and effectively acrossdifferences. Through a dynamic, multi-modal learning framework, theIC creates spaces for dialogue, reflection, and growth—recognizing,respecting, and affirming the perspectives, experiences, andcontributions of all members of the community. In addition, the ICstrengthens institutional capacity and community resources toencourage the success and well-being of first-generation andinternational students.

As the sole professional staff member in theIC, the Assistant Director plays a critical role in advancing theIC's mission through collaboration, innovation, and effectiveidentity-based and intercultural programming. The AssistantDirector contributes to the ongoing development of the IC, byidentifying emerging student needs, supporting strategic planningefforts, cultivating partnerships across campus and in thecommunity, and championing initiatives that advance interculturallearning and student belonging.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proveneffectiveness in designing and assessing identity- andcommunity-based educational initiatives;
• A strongcommitment to student development and success;
• Exceptionalcollaboration and communication skills;
• The abilityto lead and inspire various teams;
• andA record ofeffective engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

The Assistant Director serves as a visible andtrusted representative of the IC, supporting dialogue, connection,and excellence across the community.

This role is required to provide evening andweekend support as needed in alignment with institutionalpriorities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor'sdegree required. Master's degree in student affairs, highereducation administration, or other relevant field preferred.

Demonstratedexperience in program coordination, leadership development, and/orstudent engagement

Experiencesupervising student staff, interns, and/or the demonstratedcapacity to assume staff supervision as the role evolves.

Experiencewith community resourcing and a demonstrated understanding ofrelated public policy landscape is highly preferred.

Specificexperience in providing direct services to historicallyunderrepresented young adults in an urban, multicultural, andglobal environment preferred.

Experiencesupporting organizational change, program growth, or newinitiatives is desirable.

Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee thedaily administrative and operational functions for spaces andprograms under the IC's purview.
• Develop,implement, and assess educational programs, services, andinitiatives aligned with the IC's mission.
• Develop andmaintain collaborative partnerships with campus and communityorganizations, alumni relations, and other stakeholders to expandthe impact of key programs and services.
• Sserve as anactive member of divisional, institutional, and cross-functionalcommittees dedicated to the design, implementation, and evaluationof signature initiatives and special projects.

Required Documents

• Resume
• CoverLetter

Expected Hiring Range:

$65,000.00 - $75,000.00

With the pay range(s) shown above, thestarting salary will depend on several factors, which may includeyour education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, andskills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employeesalready in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and aresubject to change

Additional Information

• Medical anddental insurance
• Retirementplan
• Life anddisability insurance
• Paidvacation, sick time, leave of absence, and other applicable paidtime off
• Tuitionbenefits for employees, dependents, and spouses

About Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a globalresearch university and the recognized leader in experientiallifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-worldexperience with education, research, and innovation empowers ourstudents, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwideimpact.

Our global university system provides ourcommunity and academic, government, and industry partners withunique opportunities to think locally and act globally. Thesystem—which includes 15 campuses across the U.S., U.K., andCanada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves asa platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

The university's residential campuses forundergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London,and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are inthe Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington,Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; New York City, NewYork, Portland, Maine; Seattle, Washington; Silicon Valley,California; Toronto; and Vancouver.

Northeastern's personalized, experientialundergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through thedoctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learningemphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and humanliteracies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the futureand lives of fulfillment and accomplishment.

Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegieclassification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Ourfaculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not justdisciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today's highlyinterconnected global challenges and focused on transformativeimpact for humankind.