The Kokomo Service Area seeks to hire a Cross - Cultural Consultant. As our multicultural population increases with the opening of local businesses, we have the opportunity to facilitate intercultural learning and focus on using cultural insights to help people understand others with the intention of creating positive outcomes, in accordance with the Ivy Tech mission.

The Cross - Cultural Consultant will be deeply focused on strengthening the college and community's Korean / US cultural awareness through trainings, networking, events and workshops.

We see this position as a critical one to continue our community reach and expand the availability of the college’s services and supports.

This position will work directly with businesses and community members, in addition to Diversity, Equity and Belonging, Academic Affairs, Student Success, Ivy Career Link, and other campus departments.

The Cross - Cultural Consultant will be responsible for training and educating staff, faculty and students about Korean culture.

This person will work collaboratively with the community to integrate and bring awareness to the ever-changing cultural needs of the Kokomo Service Area by working with businesses and the Ivy Career Link team to develop community events, networking opportunities, workshops, and workforce development trainings among other things.

The role will break down barriers through cross - cultural training to serve the local community and business needs.

The Cross - Cultural Consultant will play a key role in facilitating intercultural learning and with a focus on using cultural insights to help people understand others with the intention of creating positive outcomes, in accordance with the Ivy Tech mission.

The ideal candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills, presentation or teaching skills, experience with developing cultural awareness in others.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate flexibility and organizational knowledge of Ivy Tech, higher education and workforce landscape, and a passion for educational equity which are all critical for success.

Major Responsibilities or Skills :

Lead, coordinate, and facilitate presentations, workshops, trainings, and other educational modalities to expand inclusive leadership, cross cultural intelligence, and diversity development for intercultural Korean-US learning experiences.

Manage adjunct faculty who will be teaching English as a second language courses, workforce customized trainings or other courses as it relates to cultural training

Develop new content and curriculum; create presentations and assessments to track and measure progress

Build strong, collaborative partnerships with local business leaders and community members

Collaborate with different functional areas of the College including Diversity, Equity and Belonging, Academic Affairs, Enrollment Services, Student Success, and Marketing to ensure goal alignment.

Complete daily administrative and reporting activities including daily data entry for activities and engagements.

Lead and guide employees to develop new skills, knowledge and abilities that will enhance their work and development through cultural training

Interpret meetings while maintaining confidentiality : English to Korean, Korean to English

Translate documents in both English and Korean languages

Schedule and organize meetings / events, develop and maintain agendas

Develop an expert understanding of intercultural learning concepts

Ability to apply experiential learning principles

Capability to implement the development of concepts and behavioral strategies via scenarios, specific events, and prior experiences of the participants.

Strong facilitation skills and comfort with flexible and fluid training situations

Comfort in facilitating external cultural consultations and presentations with local business leaders

Ability to consult, listen and deliver pertinent information to guide, build and deliver relevant content

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned.

All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Bilingual : English / Korean, culturally competent in Korean / US culture with English / Korean translating and interpretation experience

Experience managing multiple work efforts and an ability to utilize resources appropriately

Comfort with navigating ambiguity, and an ability to be proactive and a generator of ideas

Work in a fast paced, collaborative environment

Must possess leadership skills and an entrepreneurial spirit

Strong time management skills

Practice in managing a small team

Have a valid driver’s license

Willing to work within a flexible environment and timeframe based on meeting and event schedules where some may take place in the evenings or weekends

Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience at a higher education institution is beneficial

Prior experience in corporate and community training a plus

Comfort with multiple modes of communication including social media and online tools

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status.

As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions.

Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

Last updated : 2024-04-30