Head of Academic Multicultural Initiatives

IMDiversity Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor seeks a dynamic leader to serve as Director of the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI). This role leads student-centered programming, supports academic success, belonging, and community engagement through co-curricular activities and events.

You will oversee a large team and budget, build campus and external partnerships, and advance educational equity for historically marginalized students through strategic planning and program growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of experience managing student-focused academic programs, including strategic planning and partnerships.
• 3+ years of experience leading and managing a team.
• Fiscal management experience, including grants and funding development.
• Expert in developing, designing, and managing large-scale events.
• Experience working across a complex organization with diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to advancing educational equity and opportunity for historically marginalized students.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of OAMI's broad portfolio of student programs and services, annual celebrations, and signature initiatives.
• Set OAMI's vision, priorities, and goals, translating them into clear plans, resource decisions, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead and develop a senior team of 10 permanent staff, including associate and assistant directors, plus 60+ student employees.
• Build strategic partnerships with student organizations, faculty and staff, and external partners, including the State of Michigan.
• Use student input, program data, and emerging trends to set priorities, evaluate impact, and improve programs and services.
• Oversee OAMI's budget, staffing, and resource allocation, and pursue grants that sustain and expand the office's work.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Partnership development

Event management

Student success

Organizational collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor seeks a dynamic leader to serve as Director of the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI). This role leads student-centered programming, supports academic success, belonging, and community engagement through co-curricular activities and events.

You will oversee a large team and budget, build campus and external partnerships, and advance educational equity for historically marginalized students through strategic planning and program growth.