Department: Office of the Dean of Students
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $56,000 - $63,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA05-Fiscal Year 2023-2024
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
July 15, 2024; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
A complete application must include the following:
1. A cover letter summarizing your interest and how you meet or exceed the requirements of the position.
2. A resume with detailed employment history, including the month and year for the start and end dates of each role.
3. Names and contact information for three professional references, one of which is current or, if not currently working, a most recent supervisor.
Department Summary
The Division of Student Life supports the University’s academic mission through comprehensive programs and services that promote and advance student learning and success, while fostering an inclusive and vibrant campus community. Student Life includes four departments, the University Career Center, Office of the Dean of Students, Erb Memorial Union, and Physical Education & Recreation, and a number of key programs, including the Holden Center for Leadership and Community Engagement, Parent and Family Programs, Major Student Events (Commencement, Homecoming, University Day), Student Engagement & Success (Student Government), Student Conduct and Community Standards, and Support for Students in Crisis and Students of Concern.
The Office of the Dean of Students is committed to advancing student learning that builds community. The Office of the Dean of Students is a learning organization that creates engaging environments to transform student learning; encourages a caring and safe community that increases our students' abilities to learn and make healthy choices; promotes inclusiveness, supports the success and growth of all students; prepares students to think critically, practice skills, and clarify values--all of which they can use throughout their lifetime; and enriches the student experience. The programs reporting to the Dean of Students work with Student Life staff, student groups, and other members of the university community in the development of curricular and co-curricular opportunities that assure the integration of academic and student life.
Located in the Erb Memorial Union (EMU), the Multicultural Center (MCC) is the home to nearly 30 different student unions and organizations of the Associated Students of the University of Oregon (ASUO), and is funded by ASUO through incidental fees. The MCC is a unit of Multicultural and Identity-based Support Services in the Office of the Dean of Students.
The MCC has traditionally served as a hub of activism, connecting students of all races and backgrounds to collaborate around diversity programming and education. The MCC provides space for both formal and informal gatherings, hosts meetings of student unions, provides timely educational and cultural workshops, collaborates around regional conferences, hosts guest speakers and artists, welcomes visiting high school students and student groups; and supports university cultural heritage month programming. The MCC is at the core of fulfilling the university’s mission of student success. The MCC aims to model, promote, and reinforce an environment in which students feel a sense of belonging and experience the university as a community committed to their success, health, and well-being.
Position Summary
The Multicultural Center (MCC) Program Director is a full-time position within the Division of Student Life, responsible for providing leadership, vision, and programmatic oversight to the MCC. The Program Director supports the near 30 student union organizations affiliated with the MCC as well as all the student leaders affiliated by serving as an advocate, advisor, and educator on key issues pertinent to its mission and services. The Program Director collaborates with campus partners to establish and engage in mutually supportive relationships with students, staff, alumni, and community partners. The Program Director reports directly to the Assistant Dean of Multicultural and Identity-based Support Services (MIBSS), serves as part of the MIBSS team, and directly hires, trains, and supervises MCC student staff. The Program Director is also responsible for developing the MCC’s annual budget, as well as management and oversight of the MCC’s finances and IT needs.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Two years of professional experience working with students or student groups in a higher education setting.
• One year of professional experience developing and managing budgets.
Professional Competencies
• Understanding of issues of discrimination, bias, power and prejudice as they apply in a higher education context.
• Knowledge of issues significant to underrepresented and underserved student populations, preferably those across the state of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully connect with and advocate for all students across racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, gender, sexual orientation, ability, socio-economic and other identities, while navigating and mediating competing priorities and needs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, empower, and cultivate a positive community/team culture.
• Strong acumen for customer service and community building, with the agility to establish and maintain strong working relationships with individuals and units across the university and community.
• Excellent administrative, managerial, organizational, event planning, and communication skills.
• Good listening skills, with the ability to understand issues from multiple viewpoints, respond appropriately, and facilitate shared understanding among diverse individuals and groups.
• Ability to create learning opportunities for students and student staff to develop capacities to sustain and integrate differing perspectives.
• Demonstrated ability to implement evaluations and assessments which inform improved effectiveness of services and programs for students.
• Ability to problem-solve complex issues affecting college student development within a decentralized environment.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in higher education, student services, counseling, or related field.
• Subject matter expertise in one or more of the areas of conflict resolution, cultural agility, coalition building, anti-racism, and related issues.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring, advising, and advocating for students from culturally diverse backgrounds and identities.
FLSA Exempt: Yes
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
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