Purpose:
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Campus Life, the Assistant Director of Intercultural Life oversees the coordination of student diversity programming for international student services and intercultural life offices. 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. This is a full-time, exempt, 12-month position with some evening, weekend, and holiday hours required. Position has a live-on campus requirement with participation in an on call capacity as a member of the duty team.
Summary of the position:
Coordinate inclusive student programming, advise cultural organizations, support cultural houses and international student initiatives, collaborate on campus-wide events and committees, and provide student support through emergency response and other assigned responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
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Collaborates with all related departments to create professional development and networking opportunities for historically underrepresented groups, first-generation
students, and non-traditional students.
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Advise cultural student organizations, offering guidance on program planning,
membership, and officer transitions each term.
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Provide programmatic support for cultural houses: ABLE, Harambee, Casa Latina,International House and Asian Cultural House.
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Provides intercultural life student peer educators.
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Assist with evening, weekend programming as needed, and on some holidays.
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Co-Chair of the College Day of Dialogue Committee.
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Assist with planning and facilitation of International Student Programs such as IPOP,workshops, seminars, and student check-ins.
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Serve part of the campus-wide duty rotation; responds to after-hour student and/or college emergencies as needed.
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Other duties and committee appointments as assigned.
Disclaimer
The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the leadership, director, or manager.
Minimum Education Required:
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A master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or a related field, or if not a master’s degree, a bachelor’s degree in a related field with experience in higher education will be considered.
Additional Qualifications: (Preferred qualifications)
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Demonstrated commitment to the development and implementation of cultural
engagement, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
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Proven ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, and students.
Summary Pay Range: Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that pay is only one component of total compensation.
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
FSA/ HSA/ FSA Dependent Care
Employer Paid Basic Life & LTD
Voluntary Life
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, 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. In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from discriminating on the basis of sex.
The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of Non-Discrimination is the Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance. Any inquiries regarding policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment, including Title IX sexual harassment, as well as the policy prohibiting hazing, should be directed to the Director of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance identified below. Staff in the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance are available to meet with or talk to students, staff, and faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and the College’s policies and procedures.
Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance
Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209
337 South Cherry Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309-341-7751
Email: [email protected]
Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Knox may be referred to the Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance, the United States Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both. Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights for additional information.
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office
500 W Madison St., Suite 1475
Chicago, IL 60661-4544
Phone: 312-730-1560
Email: [email protected]
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 the ADA/504 Coordinator identified below:
Knox College ADA/504 Coordinator
Jennie Hemingway, PhD
Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209
337 South Cherry Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309-341-7751
Email: [email protected]
Employees requesting accommodations may contact:
Human Resources
52 W South St., Alumni Hall, Suite 100 | Campus Box K-200
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309-341-7162 or 309-341-7543
Email: [email protected]
Students requesting accommodations may contact:
Director of Disability Support Services
Patricia Harden
Umbeck Science and Math Center E111 | Campus Box K183
340 South West Street
Phone: 309-341-7478
Email: [email protected]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in certain aspects of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a human.
