Director of Intercultural Affairs, Laurel Scholars Specialist (P2 Career Level, Exempt)
Grinnell College

Job Info

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Job Title:

Director of Intercultural Affairs, Laurel Scholars Specialist (P2 Career Level, Exempt)

Department:

Diversity and Inclusion

Job Summary:

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGEGrinnell College is a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa and is ranked #11 on the U.S. News and World Report's list of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges.

Grinnell College is a top ranked Liberal Arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.

POSITION SUMMARYThe Director of Intercultural Affairs, Laurel Scholars Specialist, encourages student belonging and inclusion through active and individualized care, cohort mentoring, and support within the Laurel Scholars community. This student-facing position will provide direction and leadership for the Laurel Scholars Program by: facilitating partnerships, relationships, programming and engagement opportunities central to persistence, retention, and belonging efforts in alignment with the Office of Intercultural Affairs learning outcomes. This position will coordinate individual meetings, cohort engagement, and opportunities for connection between students enrolled as Laurel Scholars. This position will partner closely with faculty mentors, career-based alumni mentors, and other campus stakeholders. The person in this role is student-centered, collaborative, and intentional in their role as an educator.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Implementation
• Curriculum Development and Review
• Belonging and Inclusion
• Partner and Stakeholder Engagement
• Assessment and Reporting Development

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of diversity and inclusion related work experience
• Demonstrated ability to build and connect communities
• Experience contributing to inclusive workplace relationships
• Ability to collaborate in diverse teams to foster productive outcomes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work nights and weekends, along with occasional travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leveraging identity development theories to assist students in discovering their abilities, aptitude, and objectives
• Comfortability in facilitating small and large group discussions
• Proven ability to implement identity development theories across various marginalized groups
• Previous experience in a higher education setting
• Knowledge of providing holistic care in a higher education setting

Link to Job Description:

Director of Intercultural Affairs, Laurel Scholars

FLSA Category:

Exempt

Staff/Faculty:

Staff

Employment Status:

Full-Time

Employment Category:

Regular

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment.

Open Until Filled:

No

Posting Number:

S01053

Diversity Statement:

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and working environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed or any other protected class. Discrimination and harassment on any of the bases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statutes is unlawful and a violation of Grinnell College policy.

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