Knox College Invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Director of Intercultural Life.The Assistant Director of Intercultural Life is primarily responsible for coordinating student diversity educationand working collaboratively with campus offices to establish programs and services to promote the success ofAfrican American/Black, Latinx/Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American/Alaskan Native, and Multiracial(ALANAM) students.Purpose:The Assistant Director of Intercultural Life is primarily responsible for coordinating student diversity education and working collaboratively with campus offices to establish programs and services to promote the success of African American/Black, Latinx/Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American/Alaskan Native, and Multiracial (ALANAM) students. Contributing to the inclusive excellence goals of the College, the assistant director develops programs to support cultural awareness and serves as an advisor to cultural/affinity student organizations. The Assistant Director will help manage the day-to-day functions and operations in the Intercultural Life office. The position involves high student interactions and mentoring and is a full-time, exempt, 12-month position. Some evening and weekend hours are required. The position is live-on or live-off, dependent upon the selected candidate's needs.Key Responsibilities:
- Assists the department in the development and implementation of institutional-wide DEI policies and procedures.
- Provides oversight and implementation for strengthening the ALANAM community.
- Serves as a resource for student diversity education, particularly related to intersecting identities with race and ethnicity.
- Assists in the development and facilitation of DEI workshops and training for students, faculty, and staff; works with the department to assist in the creation of DEI resources and tools for students, staff, faculty, and departmental units.
- Collaborates with the department to create campus-wide inclusive programming for students and student organizations, including leadership training and orientation programming.
- Collaborates with all related departments to create professional development and networking opportunities for historically underrepresented groups, first generation students and non-traditional students.
- Meets regularly with student affinity groups and leaders. Collaborates with affinity groups and offers guidance on program planning, membership, and officer transitions each term.
- Provide direct support to seven campus cultural centers (6 residential, 1 non-residential)
- Works as part of the campus-wide duty rotation; responds to after-hour student and/or college emergencies as needed.
- Serves as an instructor for IDIS 130, Knox's student leadership class
- Other duties and committee appointments as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required
- One to three year's experience in student affairs (preferably at a residential liberal arts college).
- Demonstrated commitment to the development and implementation of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and knowledge of issues that impact the retention and success of students from underrepresented populations.
- Demonstrate a practical and working knowledge of anti-racist, pro-queer liberatory theory.
- Proven ability to work with diverse faculty, staff and students; ability to effectively collaborate with external and internal offices and stakeholders; ability to communicate with faculty, staff, students, and community members.
Applicants must be currently authorized in the United States for any employer.Notice of Non-DiscriminationIn keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox College particularlywelcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College does not discriminateon the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnicorigin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status,disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission,financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities. Inaddition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and itsaccompanying regulations from so discriminating on the basis of sex. The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of Non-Discrimination isKimberly K. Schrader, Title IX Coordinator. Any inquiries regarding Title IX or the College's policies thatprohibit discrimination and harassment should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator identified below.The Coordinator will be available to meet with or talk to students, staff, and faculty regarding issuesrelating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and the College's policies and procedures. Title IX CoordinatorKimberly K. SchraderOld Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209337 South Cherry StreetGalesburg, IL 61401Phone: 309-###-####Email: ...@knox.edu Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Knox may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the UnitedStates Department of Education's Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both. Individuals may alsocontact the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights for additional information. Office for Civil RightsU.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office500 W Madison St., Suite 1475Chicago, IL 60661-4544Phone: 312-###-####Email: ...@ed.gov Inquiries regarding the College's policies regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( ADA ),or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( Section 504 ) should be directed to either theAssistant Vice President of Human Resources or Director of Disability Support Services identified below.For Employees:Human ResourcesAdministrative Services Center 109 | Campus Box K-200368 South Prairie StreetGalesburg, IL 61401Phone: 309-###-####Email: ...@knox.eduFor Students:Director of Disability Support ServicesStephanie GrimesUmbeck Science and Math Center E111 | Campus Box K183340 South West StreetPhone: 309-###-####Email: ...@knox.edu