Multicultural Student Services (MSS) Assistant Director - University of Wisconsin-Stout

Reporting to the Director of Multicultural Student Services (MSS), the Assistant Director will have responsibilities in developing, evaluating, and implementing access and retention efforts to support historically underrepresented/underserved students (African American/Black, Indigenous/Native American, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian American/Hmong, biracial and multiethnic). The Assistant Director will lead the strategic plan for the Stoutward Bound (SWB) early-bridge program with a focus on access, matriculation, and retention of first-year students in partnership with Admissions, First Year Registration and Orientation, SWB stakeholders, and university partners. SWB is designed to provide students with a supportive environment committed to preparing them for success and supporting their transition from high school to college. This position will also assist the Director in providing leadership for programs and services supporting the successful college transition, retention, and graduation of historically underrepresented/underserved students.

UW Official Title / Job Description: Multicultural Initiatives Manager AE053

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum / Required

• One of the following:
  
  • Master's degree in education, student affairs administration, or related field with at least 1.5 years of direct professional experience working with underrepresented student populations and/or communities or
  • Bachelor's degree in education, student affairs administration, or related field with a minimum of 3 years of direct professional experience working with underrepresented populations and/or communities
• Experience in the supervision and leadership of staff (i.e. professional staff, graduate assistants and/or student workers)
• Demonstrated experience in developing, coordinating and facilitating programs/workshops
• Evidence of effective interpersonal communication skills that demonstrate the ability to work with and build rapport with students, university partners, and stakeholders

Highly Desired

• Strong demonstrated experience working with and supporting African American/Black, Indigenous/Native American, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian American/Hmong, biracial, and multiethnic students
• Demonstrated experience with professional advising in higher education
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and evaluating college access, early-bridge, and/or retention programs
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict and/or solve complex problems

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with Director to advance college priorities for improved student access and retention of historically underrepresented students.
• Maintain a caseload of students and provide advisement and support to students in the areas of college transition, academic support, career counseling, financial literacy, graduate education, etc.
• Manage support and retention services to high and early support MSS students (academic probation, academic dismissal, early alert).
• Promote the academic success of historically unrepresented students by offering distinctive programs and activities that introduce students to a community of networks and teach students how to navigate and/or negotiate processes within the institution.
• Facilitate and work collaboratively with MSS staff, university employees and departments to coordinate academic, career, financial literacy, personal and cultural enrichment workshops and activities.
• Lead the strategic plan for Stoutward Bound (SWB) and provide annual report on program progress and outcomes.
• Provide leadership for the development, coordination, and implementation of the Stoutward Bound early start program; and provide leadership and support for the advisement and academic monitoring of the SWB students throughout the academic year and support the programming in the Multicultural Living Community (MLC).
• Collaborate with faculty and staff across departments to coordinate SWB courses, housing and meals, course registration, workshops, and services to support the needs and success of students.
• Provide leadership and supervision for the peer leaders including hiring, onboarding, training, and supporting their professional development.
• In partnership with Admissions, lead the SWB recruitment plan. This includes, but is not limited to, developing a communication plan, building relationships with college access partners, presenting about MSS and SWB for campus visits, and outreach to prospective students.
• In partnership with the Director, develop strategies/methodologies to measure, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of SWB and other MSS programs, and assess student needs and program outcomes.
• Serve as an advisor and provide support to multicultural student organizations through advisement, leadership development, and guidance with event planning and coordination.
• Assist the Director in budget planning, tracking, and reconciliation with responsibilities in maintaining designated program budget.
• Work collaboratively with office support personnel to ensure appropriate documentation, contracts, program expenses and other information are within departmental and university guidelines and policies.
• Utilize EAB Navigate to monitor students' academic progress, maintain record of student contacts/engagement, and export reports.
• Occasional evening and/or weekend work is expected.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

UW-Stout's Multicultural Student Services (MSS) office is committed to creating an inclusive campus community. MSS provides academic, career and personal support for students. MSS fosters opportunities for growth and development in connecting with others who value diversity and inclusion, as well as facilitating opportunities for network development. MSS prioritizes students' academic success through advising, mentoring, tutoring and facilitation of workshop opportunities. MSS helps students learn how to successfully invest in themselves and their education providing opportunities for financial literacy development. MSS also seeks to increase intercultural development of our students, to embrace and celebrate cultural differences and be their best selves. MSS is committed to supporting the professional development of its staff and in creating an environment that fosters individual and team learning and growth.

The MSS staff demonstrates the values of equity, diversity, and inclusivity, and has a commitment to collaboration, trust, respect, excellence, and accountability. MSS is a collaborative and professional work environment, in which we work respectfully and in partnership with UW-Stout employees, students and community members. Candidates who have experience working collaboratively with diverse individuals and/or groups and who can contribute to fostering an inclusive environment are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas.

INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin's only Polytechnic University, offers an unmatched career-focused education that combines applied learning, theory and research with real-world experience that prepares tomorrow's leaders to drive the future of business and industry. At UW-Stout, our students do more than earn a degree--they do on day one. And we are #StoutProud to produce lifelong learners, ethical leaders and responsible citizens who succeed in a global society.

UW-Stout is recognized nationwide for its operational excellence. We were the first and remain the only full four-year public higher education institution in the nation to receive the Malcolm Baldrige Award, and we are dedicated to a process-improvement model that leverages the power of data and the value of our people. We believe in critical thinking and fact-informed decision making. We pursue sustainability in form and function and collaborate across campus and with our partners to solve problems in industry and society. And providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment for our faculty, staff and students to live, learn and work is a top priority.

We offer 50+ undergraduate degrees, 20+ graduate degrees and 30+ professional certificates in Art, Design & Graphics; Business & Management; Education; Human & Social Sciences; Information Technology & Communications; and Science, Engineering & Math. Our first-class digital infrastructure and learning environments provide our nearly 7,000 students with every avenue to explore and personalize their success. And we invest in people who share our vision to advance our position as Wisconsin's only Polytechnic University and as a regional, national and international leader in higher education.

Be a part of the future at UW-Stout. Learn more at https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us

University of Wisconsin-Stout is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, a community an hour east of Minneapolis-St. Paul. A pillar of Wisconsin's Chippewa Valley and recognized as one of the best small towns in America, Menomonie provides an idyllic combination of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, boutiques and arts and culture with access to a metropolitan area. For more information about the UW-Stout community and region visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/our-community

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Minimum annual starting salary $52,000; commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan.

• Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf
• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator

UW-Stout is committed to nondiscrimination in its employment practices and to equal employment opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate against, harass or retaliate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (as defined in state and federal law), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, genetic information, arrest record, conviction record, military service, veteran status, use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer's premises during non-working hours, political affiliation, declining to attend a meeting or participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, honesty testing, or any other category protected by law.

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, UW-Stout welcomes applications from individuals from diverse groups; veterans, individuals with disabilities and from historically excluded populations. At UW-Stout we value our differences and welcome diverse perspectives as we continually commit to developing an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees and students.

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate's completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources team. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing a reference check process. The reference check process includes asking the final candidate and most recent supervisor questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.

Official transcripts required at time of hire.

The University of Wisconsin-Stout does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment and for maintaining work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact our Human Resources office, Phone: 715.232.2149.

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7)

UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

To ensure consideration complete applications must be submitted online by August 25, 2024. Applications submitted after this date may be reviewed until the position is filled.

Required application materials:
1. Cover letter*
2. Curriculum vitae or resume
3. Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references

* Please use your cover letter to also speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

Applicants will need to complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

Before starting the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked questions (FAQs) available at: https://kb.uwss.wisconsin.edu/21900

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:
Search Chair: Fred Brown
Email: brownfr@uwstout.edu

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:
Search Coordinator: Simon Brown
Email: brownsi@uwstout.edu

Job Family: Supervisory