The George Washington University
Assistant Director, Multicultural Student Services Center
The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The George Washington University is a private institution consisting of more than 26,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and over 130 countries. The Multicultural Student Services Center (MSSC) at The George Washington University seeks a passionate, self-driven, talented, and student-centered leader to serve as the Assistant Director of the Multicultural Student Services Center.
The Assistant Director is responsible for providing leadership, advocacy, and programming to support historically underrepresented and excluded students within the university. This role involves supporting the larger mission of the MSSC through active participation in its initiatives, programs, and services.
The Assistant Director works to promote diversity, nurture belonging, cultivate identity and leadership skills, and actively drive the dismantling of unjust systems, as outlined in the mission of the MSSC. The individual in this role must have a thorough and exhibited understanding of critical theories and frameworks, which inform their practice and approach.
Key Responsibilities
Educational Programs & Training: Develop and lead educational opportunities for faculty and staff on topics such as inclusive pedagogy, engaging with diverse student populations, and identity-conscious practices. Resource Management: Assist the Director with budget management and allocation, oversee the MSSC Prayer & Meditation Room, and promote these resources to the student body. Program Design & Framework Development: Design a comprehensive programming framework to be used across all MSSC initiatives, ensuring alignment with the center’s mission and learning outcomes. Assessment & Evaluation: Develop and implement assessment tools for MSSC programs, services, and physical space usage, and analyze data and feedback to inform continuous improvement and strategic planning. Campus Partnerships & Outreach: Serve as the primary point of contact for offices, including but not limited to Student Life, CARE Team, CAPS, and the Mount Vernon Campus, and collaborate with campus partners to integrate inclusive practices into co-curricular and student support efforts. Supervision & Team Development: Provide direct supervision to the MSSC Program Coordinator, support the professional development of supervisees, and contribute to a high-functioning team. Minimum Qualifications : Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 6 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 4 years of relevant professional experience. Preferred Qualifications : Master’s degree in Student Development, Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education, Gender Studies, Counseling, or a relevant field preferred, with at least five years of experience working with historically underrepresented and excluded students. The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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Educational Programs & Training: Develop and lead educational opportunities for faculty and staff on topics such as inclusive pedagogy, engaging with diverse student populations, and identity-conscious practices. Resource Management: Assist the Director with budget management and allocation, oversee the MSSC Prayer & Meditation Room, and promote these resources to the student body. Program Design & Framework Development: Design a comprehensive programming framework to be used across all MSSC initiatives, ensuring alignment with the center’s mission and learning outcomes. Assessment & Evaluation: Develop and implement assessment tools for MSSC programs, services, and physical space usage, and analyze data and feedback to inform continuous improvement and strategic planning. Campus Partnerships & Outreach: Serve as the primary point of contact for offices, including but not limited to Student Life, CARE Team, CAPS, and the Mount Vernon Campus, and collaborate with campus partners to integrate inclusive practices into co-curricular and student support efforts. Supervision & Team Development: Provide direct supervision to the MSSC Program Coordinator, support the professional development of supervisees, and contribute to a high-functioning team. Minimum Qualifications : Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 6 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 4 years of relevant professional experience. Preferred Qualifications : Master’s degree in Student Development, Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education, Gender Studies, Counseling, or a relevant field preferred, with at least five years of experience working with historically underrepresented and excluded students. The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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