"Director of Intercultural Engagement"

Job Summary

Oberlin College and Conservatory is seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual for the position of Director of Intercultural Engagement. This full-time, 12-month Administrative and Professional Staff (A&PS) role reports to the Assistant Dean for Intercultural Engagement and Director Multicultural Resource Commons (MRC) The Director will spearhead initiatives aimed at fostering student development and implementing programs that support historically marginalized identities and recognized cultural heritage organizations. Collaboration with faculty, staff, and students will be essential to create diverse educational opportunities that enhance inclusion on campus.

The Center for Intercultural Engagement (CIE) is comprised of the Multicultural Resource Commons, Gender and Attraction Initiatives (GAI), Office of Religious and Spirituality (ORSL), International Student Scholar Services (ISSS), and Office of Disability and Access (ODA). Together, the CIE focuses on the intersectionality of student identities and works to build a supportive and inclusive community.

Responsibilities

The Director will take a leadership role in addressing topical issues by collaborating with CIE, Student Affairs and academic departments. They will identify areas of concern related to justice, equity, diversity, race, and ethnicity, establishing programs and policies that respond to these needs. Additionally, the Director will also work closely with other CIE offices to address the complexities of intersecting identities, including LGBTQ+, gender, disability, religion, and international issues.

In this role, the Director will advocate for the communities served by the MRC and oversee high-level event planning, including technical support. They will provide guidance to affiliated student groups, manage departmental finances, conduct assessment, and supervise the development, marketing, and delivery of educational programs and advocacy initiatives for students, faculty, and staff.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong background in advising and mentoring.
• Ability to be flexible in their scheduling understanding that there are times when this work is completed outside of traditional work hours.
• Experience in developing relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, international origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and/or other aspects of human diversity.
• Written and interpersonal communication with the ability to communicate effectively with all components of the College and external constituents.
• Prior experience in creating and implementing programming for historically underrepresented students.

Compensation

Compensation commensurate with experience and includes an excellent benefits package

Special instructions to applicant

A completed application will consist of a cover letter, resume and list of professional references.

About Oberlin College

Oberlin College & Conservatory is a four-year, highly selective liberal arts college that combines a top-ranked college of arts and sciences with a world-renowned conservatory of music. Combined, the two divisions enroll approximately 2,900 students. Founded in 1833, Oberlin College & Conservatory was the first college in America to make interracial education and coeducation central to its mission-traditions that live today within a commitment to positive social engagement. Located 35 miles southwest of Cleveland, OH, Oberlin College & Conservatory has earned a reputation of excellence based on the quality of its richly diverse student body, outstanding faculty, excellent facilities, and academic and technological resources. Learn more at http://new.oberlin.edu/about