Senior Manager, Multicultural Student Engagement

Valparaiso University; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Valparaiso University seeks an Assistant Director for Multicultural Student Engagement to lead strategies advancing identity development, belonging, intercultural learning, and cultural celebrations across student life. The role will supervise ambassadors, advise culturally-based organizations, and coordinate campus-wide programs with a focus on engagement outcomes.

The position requires a Master's degree and 3–5 years in student affairs, plus strong communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Student Affairs, Leadership, Counseling, or a related field.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible professional experience in student engagement, student affairs, multicultural student engagement, leadership development, or related areas.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity and proven competency in engaging effectively with diverse student populations and community stakeholders.
• Direct professional experience advising, coaching, and mentoring student organizations and student leaders.
• Highly developed interpersonal, intercultural, and oral and written communication abilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of student development theory, identity development frameworks, and student privacy standards (including FERPA).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive student engagement strategy that advances identity development, belonging, intercultural learning, leadership development, and cultural celebration in alignment with Student Life strategic priorities.
• Recruit, supervise, train, and mentor Multicultural Student Engagement Ambassadors, supporting their professional growth and peer leadership capacity.
• Advise culturally-based student organizations by providing ongoing leadership coaching, organizational development, officer transition training, event planning guidance, and strategic consultation.
• Lead the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of campus-wide cultural celebrations, heritage and awareness month initiatives, educational workshops, keynote speakers, performances, and community-wide engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Office of Student Engagement & Experiences colleagues to ensure Multicultural Student Engagement is integrated throughout the student experience, including New Student Orientation, Welcome Week, leadership development, student organizations, campus traditions, and co-curricular programming.
• Utilize assessment tools, student feedback, participation metrics, and national best practices to evaluate initiatives and continuously improve student learning and engagement outcomes.

Job description

Valparaiso University seeks an Assistant Director for Multicultural Student Engagement to lead strategies advancing identity development, belonging, intercultural learning, and cultural celebrations across student life. The role will supervise ambassadors, advise culturally-based organizations, and coordinate campus-wide programs with a focus on engagement outcomes.

The position requires a Master's degree and 3–5 years in student affairs, plus strong communication and collaboration skills.