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Associate Director of Multicultural Student Development, Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and offers a challenging academic environment, energetic campus life and breathtaking location. Appalachian combines the best attributes of a small liberal arts college with those of a large research university. Known for its value and affordability, Appalachian enrolls over 18,000 students and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Small classes and close interactions between faculty and students create a strong sense of community, which has become an Appalachian hallmark. Appalachian, located in Boone, N.C., is one of 16 universities in the University of North Carolina system.

The Division of Student Development at Appalachian State University invites applications for the position of Associate Director of Multicultural Student Development. The primary purpose of this position is to promote academic and personal growth of all students, to work with the campus community to create an institution and community climate of inclusive diversity and justice, to advocate for access and equity in higher education and to offer programs that educate the campus. Some specific responsibilities include mentoring and supporting students from underrepresented populations, advising the Women’s Center and LGBT Center, leading the LGBT taskforce, hiring and supervising student staff, coordinating training for volunteers of all three Multicultural Student Development centers, overseeing graduate assistant recruitment and the developing and teaching of multicultural leadership and social justice courses. Duties also include supervising two graduate students. This position reports to the Director of Multicultural Student Development.  More information about the Office of Multicultural Student Development can be found by visiting www.multicultural.appstate.edu.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A Masters Degree in higher education administration, counseling psychology, student personnel, or other fields related to the delivery of services to a university student population, a minimum of five (5) years of progressive supervisory/managerial experience within the higher education environment; and demonstrated experience of working effectively with and meeting the needs of a diverse student population.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong verbal and written communication skills; commitment to the educational development of all students; demonstrated organizational skills; experience with relevant technologies; experience working in the area of multicultural student development; experience teaching, programming or training with power, privilege, oppression, intercultural competency or social justice foci to students and staff; completion of diversity related courses, trainings or workshops; and ability to relate effectively with students and other University units.

The position is a twelve (12) month position and salary is commensurate with experience.

Nomination and Application:  Initial review of applications will begin on February 9, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.  For full consideration applicants are to submit a letter of interest, resume and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three current references.   Materials should be sent electronically to rggsbmg@appstate.edu.

Appalachian State University is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment to all applicants, students, and employees. The university does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. The university actively promotes diversity among students and employees.  The university is committed to its affirmative action plans and seeks to deepen its applicant pools by attracting interest from a diverse group of qualified individuals.

Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting, Kate Johnson, the Search Committee Chair using johnsonka1@appstate.edu. Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report. Documentation of identity and employability of the applicant will be required before the hiring process is finalized.

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