Position Summary

The Director of Multicultural Affairs supports the success and well-being of students with varied educational, socioeconomic and lived experiences, serving as an advocate, mentor and resource. This role engages and educates the student body through learning experiences and educational programs focused on belonging, self-understanding, inclusion, and advocacy. Through student support, intentional programming, and campus partnerships, the director fosters a welcoming community contributing to our students’ personal, academic, and leadership development.

The director provides strategic leadership for the Office of Multicultural Affairs, overseeing its vision and operations to ensure a breadth of perspectives and meaningful outcomes. The director partners across the institution with students and colleagues to deepen a shared sense of connection and belonging preparing students to positively contribute in today’s complex, global world.

The director reports to the assistant dean of students and Title IX coordinator and collaborates closely with Student Affairs and campus partners to advance institutional priorities related to student success and community engagement.

Responsibilities

Student Support and Engagement

• Serve as a trusted resource, mentor, and advocate for students seeking connection, guidance and access to campus resources
• Develop supportive relationships with students and student leaders to promote engagement, belonging and success
• Maintain a visible and accessible presence for students interested in exploring identity, culture, and belonging
• Collaborate with the Offices of Student Conduct and Safety & Security to enhance education related to preventing and responding to bias related incidents, in compliance with NYS 129A law
• Facilitate resolutions under the University Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy
• Provide appropriate referrals for academic, personal, and professional support

Education

• Develop and implement student workshops and trainings focused on inclusion, belonging, and related topics
• Assess program effectiveness, alignment with Fisher Outcomes, and incorporation of the Fisher Creed utilizing data and student feedback to guide continuous improvement
• Collaborate with faculty and staff colleagues to offer educational opportunities for employees
• Participate in ongoing professional development to remain current with emerging practices and issues

Leadership

• Provide strategic direction for the Office of Multicultural Affairs, including vision, program development, and operations
• Foster multicultural awareness and cross-cultural interaction among students
• Collaborate with, and provide guidance to the division related to student success and belonging
• Engage with the restorative practices model at the University and assist in mediating conflicts or student incidents that pertain to students’ sense of belonging
• Support Strategic Plan initiatives, particularly the priorities of Student Success and Community Engagement

Additional

• Review student life policies and make recommendations to ensure student success, belonging and inclusion on campus
• Support Student Affairs Division events such as Move-in, Orientation, Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Commencement, etc.
• Represents the Office of Multicultural Affairs at recruitment events on campus as needed
• Complete other duties as assigned