Multicultural Initiatives Specialist
Position Is Open Until Filled

• Create, develop, implement and evaluate programs/initiatives targeting academics, retention, leadership and career development meeting the needs of underrepresented multicultural/disadvantaged students.
• Collaborate with various offices/organizations such as: Student Engagement & Connection, Housing and Residence Life, Admissions, Advising and Career Center, Success Coaches, Student Support Services, First Year Initiatives/Orientation, identity-based student organizations, Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, etc.
• Coordinate and assist with socio/cultural programs to promote belonging, diversity, cultural awareness, and inclusion within the campus community.
• Gather information critical to designing, implementing, and evaluating programs/services pertinent to recruitment, retention, and academia to support the educational enrichment and retention of underrepresented multicultural/disadvantaged students.
• Provide leadership for department programs such as the Always Reaching Upward (ARU) Mentorship Program or MOSAIC (Motivating our Students to Advocate for an Inclusive Campus) peer-to-peer education program on equity/diversity/inclusion topics.
• Engage with students, serve as an advocate, refer to resources, and provide student interventions as needed. Maintain complete and accurate records of interactions/contacts with students.
• Assists in the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of OMSA student staff.
• Work with the Associate Director on preparing, administering, and managing department and program budgets.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 1 year of experience in student services, student programming, student development, or related field.

The ideal candidate will have had experience with a strong focus on developing and/or managing programs that support underrepresented multicultural/disadvantaged students (can include graduate work), as well as experience working with and understanding equity, diversity, and inclusion and intersecting identities.

*Bi-lingual and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. 

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/summaries/fasl.pdf

Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• The names and email addresses of three (3) professional references

Review of Applications

Applications received by 5/14/2023 will be given full consideration. Position is open until filled. 

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

EDI Statement
UW-Parkside is committed to providing an environment in which our diverse community of students, faculty, and staff can thrive. We aspire to foster a more equitable and inclusive climate and culture between and among students, faculty, and staff, and to improve justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of campus life. Please visit The Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for additional information.

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’s disability.

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Transcripts will be required upon hire.