Associate Director of Multicultural Resource Center

About the role

The Associate Director of Multicultural Resource Center is a full-time, year-round position at Amherst College. The expected range for this position is $72,000-79,000 per year. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations.

Responsibilities

• Management, Operations, and Supervision:
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the Multicultural Resource Center.
  • Serve as a core leader within the Office of Identity and Cultural Resources Team and a liaison to the senior administration of the College.
  • Serve as a content expert on the salient communities the Center engages, providing insight and guidance to ensure programs, resources, and initiatives are responsive to their needs and experiences.
  • Lead strategic planning and comprehensive assessment of MRC operations, resources, and programming to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and emerging best practices.
  • Oversee budget planning and tracks expenditures to ensure resources are used effectively and responsibly.
  • Recruit, hire, train, and supervise a team of 4-6 student staff, fostering their professional growth and development in both skill and content expertise.
  • Work with staff to collect and assess program data, sharing annual reports that celebrate impact and inform ongoing development and areas for growth.
  • Identify and support students experiencing acute or chronic stress; complete reports in a timely manner, and maintain communication with the Senior Director to inform CARE Team processes and ensure appropriate support.
  • Serve on College-wide and divisional task forces, committees, working groups, and search committees.
  • Attend 1:1s, weekly team meetings, monthly division meetings, and college-wide meetings.
• Program Development, Facilitation, and Assessment:
  • Develop and coordinate academic programming within the Centers, partnering with faculty and academic departments to promote interdisciplinary learning and foster intellectual engagement.
  • As a member of the OICR Team, co-create, develop, and implement programs, trainings, and workshops that examine the intersections of historically and presently marginalized identities and their communities.
  • Stay informed about local, national, and global issues that impact the student communities served by the Center, ensuring responsive and relevant programming.
  • Build educational and social programs that advance critical awareness and understanding of race and ethnicity.
  • Build meaningful partnerships with parents and families, alumni, and campus community members to create and sustain impactful programs and resources that enrich the student experience.
  • Assist in the planning, implementation, and assessment of Cultural Heritage months and other signature programs.
  • Collaborate at the divisional and institutional level to develop and facilitate campus programs, workshops, trainings, and other opportunities that support the mission of MRC.
• Student Support and Development:
  • Serve as a key liaison to Student Care, CCMH, Class Deans, and other campus partners to coordinate timely support and interventions for students experiencing acute or crisis situations.
  • Collaborate with campus partners to develop and implement policies that directly influence and support the Center's mission, programs, and communities.
  • Meet with and advise students on support resources at and beyond the College.
  • Provide leadership and organizational development education to student organizations engaged in work related to the MRC's mission.
• Content Development and Communications:
  • Oversee all of MRC's communications: newsletters, advertisements, social media, etc.
  • Develop educational and promotional materials for both print and online platforms.
  • Maintain the website to ensure it is up to date and includes dynamic resources for students.
  • Manage the creation of educational and promotional materials for both print and online platforms.
  • Manage the creation of educational and promotional materials for both print and online platforms.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Student Affairs/Personnel, Higher Education, Social Justice Education, or an adjacent degree in critical area studies and/or related fields.
• 2-4 years of progressive experience working with first-generation, low-income, veteran, transfer, and/or other students.
• Demonstrated commitment to a student-centered approach in practice, especially with building relationships with underrepresented students.
• Content expertise in contemporary challenges and issues of historically and presently marginalized students.
• At least 1 full year of demonstrated experience with student supervision and development.
• Effective and clear communication, both verbal and written.
• Program development, implementation, and assessment experience.
• Experience with content management on multiple mediums and platforms, i.e. poster design, social media account management, website editing, email marketing programs, etc.
• Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Google Suite for Education, Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated efficacy working with diverse teams.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and collaboratively.
• Successful completion of required reference and background checks.