Director, Multicultural Student Affairs (Manager 180)
Salary - $75,000 a year
Full job description
Join a vibrant and purpose-driven community at Shippensburg University, located in the scenic Cumberland Valley and spread across a beautiful 210-acre campus with over 40 buildings. We offer a dynamic academic environment with 45 undergraduates, 22 graduate, and 2 doctoral programs. At Shippensburg, our mission is more than words—we are committed to inclusive collaboration, fostering a strong sense of belonging, and celebrating the achievements that drive positive change in our communities. Be part of a team that values innovation, impact, and shared success
Shippensburg University offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees!
- Effective first day of employment: low-cost medical insurance plus free dental, vision, hearing, and prescription coverage.
- Choose from two generous retirement plans:
Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP):5% employee contribution, 9.29% employer contribution, Immediate vesting. - State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS): 8.25% employee contribution, 2.25% employer contribution + pension calculation, 10-year vesting requirement.
- 100% tuition waivers for you and your eligible dependents.
- Generous paid time off, employer-paid life insurance, and so much more!
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Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Inclusion, Belonging, and Director of Social Equity, the Director of Multicultural Student Affairs will work to support the University’s strategic priorities and align them with the work in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. This position will supervise a full-time assistant director, two graduate assistants, a clerical assistant, and student workers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) at Shippensburg University aids in the overall experience of students by creating opportunities for inclusive interaction and engagement and building a supportive environment with services that promote inclusivity and belonging for the campus community.
The Director will:
- Manage programming, communications, and events for all students served by the Center so they have access to the support they need to succeed towards retention and graduation.
- Regularly assess programs and enter data into the University’s system of record, Nuventive.
- Advise all student organizations within MSA and collaborate with the Office of Greek Life in supporting the Divine 9.
- Responsible for building strategic partnerships with all departments on campus, in particular, the Learning Center, and Student Success and Retention.
- Provide leadership, supervision, and conduct evaluations on the assigned managers/staff.
- Oversee assigned budget requiring coordination of assigned categorical, general funds, and foundation resources.
- Assist in the development of grant proposals, as needed.
- Serve on University-wide committees, i.e., Comprehensive Enrollment Management Planning, etc.
- Develop and execute annual statewide conference.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree required in higher education administration with at least 7-10 years of experience in multicultural education.
- Possess solid leadership skills, a passion for helping and mentoring students, and experience in training and experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Evidence of taking a leadership role in developing and implementing innovative programs and systems that lead to improved results.
- Experience in program assessment and metrics-based management.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
08/15/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
For full consideration candidates must apply online at https://jobs.ship.edu with acceptance of materials continuing until the position is filled. Materials submitted in other formats including paper documents will not be considered. All applications and inquiries will remain confidential.
Additional Information
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is and Equal Opportunity Employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regards to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, or sex. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
All university employees are required to comply with university policies, state and federal laws/statutes prohibiting any type of Discrimination, Harassment or Retaliation.
All university employees are required to comply with university policies, state and federal laws/statutes prohibiting any type of Discrimination, Harassment or Retaliation.
