St. John’s established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; a graduate center in Hauppauge, NY; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations. 

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission.  As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community.  We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution.  As noted in our Vision Statement, our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.  

TITLE: Associate Director of Multicultural Affairs-Staten Island (ADMASI)

REPORTS TO: Assistant Vice President for Equity & Inclusion (AVPEI)

CAMPUS: [Staten Island]

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Equity & Inclusion (AVPEI), the Associate Director of Multicultural Affairs-Staten Island (ADMSI) will assist in the management of the lnclusivity Resource Center-Staten Island (IRC-SI); coordinate special events including Heritage Month Programs and cultural awareness programs; coordinate student equity workshops and leader development; and develop and promote internal programs that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEi). Under the leadership from the Office of Multicultural Affairs, which reports the Office of Equity & Inclusion. The ADMSI will actively work to promote a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming campus environment, which includes assisting with cross-cultural and diversity education opportunities related to student success. The ADMSI will supervise a Graduate Assistant and supervise or manage hourly student employees and student leaders from the OMA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist the Executive Director with daily operations and functions of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, and the lnclusivity Resource Center-SI, including identifying and addressing campus climate gaps, serving as a resource to students, and advancing
• Assist and lead the coordination, creation, and management of the Student Equity Workshop (SEW) Programs for Staten Island, in partnership with your Queens counterparts (e.g., Diversity Peer Education Program, Safe Zone LGBTQ+ Ally Awareness Program, Common Ground/Intergroup Dialogues, Dismantle Oppression Series); supporting the student-centered programs, managing the recruitment and hiring, development and training of student leaders.
• Deliver social justice trainings to student leaders, student groups, and employees;
• Serve on the University's bias response team (RESPECT)-Staten Island;
• Develop and implement skill-based programs, workshops, events and activities that will advance the University's commitment to inclusivity;
• Design, market, and implement cultural heritage celebrations on Staten Island, and as appropriate, with Queens: collaborate with OMA Queens colleagues regularly to offer in­ person, virtual, and hybrid progrnmR for Cultural, Heritage, and special programming (e.g., Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month, Native & Indigenous Heritage Month, Black History/Heritage Month, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Women's History, Asian Pacific Heritage Month, LGBTQ+ Heritage Month/PRIDE, Pre-Juneteenth Celebration, etc.)
• Partner and develop strategies and programs for historically underrepresented student groups; these programs will promote dialogue, campus engagement, student success, holistic wellness and development, mattering and belonging initiatives, and equip students with leadership and career competencies, skills, and opportunities
• Assist the Executive Director in the strategic planning and execution of plans, including leading and conducting regular assessment of department-level programs and
• Assist in the facilitation/co-facilitation and execution of inclusion and equity-based campus climate efforts, as needed; supporting DEi initiatives and trainings when necessary (e.g., Orientation, Reslife, I.S.E.), and perform other duties as needed.
• Attend Staten Island Student Services meetings, and regularly collaborate with SI Student Affairs and other University departments to develop cultural and global education/engagement opportunities for students;
• Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate assigned staff, including graduate assistant(s) and select
• Manage program budgets, database profiles, reports, procurement card expenses and reports, online databases and files for select OMA-related programs and
• Uphold university policies and procedures pertaining to calendar clearance, contracts, budgets, facilities maintenance, marketing, and public safety into all event relevant
• Other day to day activities include monitor emails, phone, and calendar communications; hosting/attending planning and development meetings; communicating to direct reports; executing small and large tasks associated with the essential functions of this
• Assist and perform other duties as

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrated experience managing spaces, centers, and programs, or similar
• Supervision experience
• demonstrated knowledge of social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• experience with student leadership development
• working knowledge of student development and identity development theories
• demonstrated understanding and appreciation of the unique experience of historically underrepresented groups
• strong knowledge of diverse social identity groups
• strong understanding of cultural competency and current national/global social justice issues
• strong cultural sensitivity
• strong interpersonal skills
• excellent written and oral communication skills
• detail-oriented
• demonstrated project management skills;
• innovative/strategic thinker
• demonstrated leadership, coaching, and supervision skills
• and demonstrated competency with social media management and content delivery

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position manages employees in the Office of Multicultural Affairs department/function and is responsible for the hiring and performance management of the Graduate Assistant(s) within that department, and the training and development of hourly and student leaders who support the Staten Island campus and this position's specific programs, projects, and duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in-person, in a professional office environment; This position is required to use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to Staten Island, NY, and travel across the Staten-Island campus for meetings (with select meetings on the Queens campus); stand for extended periods during events; move about indoor/outdoor spaces; sit for an extended period of time; to carry work materials and use computer mice, presentation controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; communicate orally and in writing. The e1r1pluyee 1r1usl uc.:c.:aslu11ally llfl ur move up tu 40 lbs. Specific vision abllltles required by the employee include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, etc.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

This work environment is often exposed to loud music, student discussions, and food smells.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This position is full-time; days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30

p.m. The position often requires long hours, including select weekend work.

TRAVEL

Customize this section, e.g., Travel is primarily local (to Staten Island) and may include visits to the other NY campuses; seldom travel is out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 2 years progressive administrative experience in cross-cultural programming, project-management, or related experience
• Experience supporting historically underrepresented groups is highly

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Social Work, or other related
• Experience with student supervision experience;
• Demonstrated knowledge of multicultural student leadership development;
• Knowledge of identity development theories;
• Strong understanding and appreciation of diverse social identity groups;
• Experience with navigating or educating about cultural competency/social justice issues
• Strong cultural sensitivity; especially toward gender, sex, and ethnically minoritized groups
• Excellent written and oral communication

For full consideration please apply by March 1st.  This position will remain open until filled.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities are mainly executed in-person, though may change at any time, with or without notice.   The primary function of this role requires in-person work, however, at the discretion of your supervisor, brief and infrequent remote accommodations may be provided.

All persons hired are required to be vaccinated and boosted against the COVID-19 virus, subject to the reasonable accommodation provisions of applicable law. 

This position may be relocated to any of St. John’s University’s physical locations at any time 

St. John’s offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events. 

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education. 

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Required Skills Required Experience

Required Skills & Experience

• A minimum of 2-3 years large format Cutter, Folder, Saddle Stitcher Operator experience required. 
• Thorough understanding of bindery equipment operation, and able to continually grow with technical skills.
• Ability to apply written instructions to machine set-up.
• Good math skills required.
• Must be reliable, have good attendance, punctuality and attention to work station.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work varying shifts, overtime and weekends.