Asst Dir of Intercultural Life

Purpose: 

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Campus Life, the Assistant Director of Intercultural Life oversees the coordination of student diversity programming for international student services and intercultural life offices. Contributing to the inclusive excellence goals of the College, the assistant director develops programs to support cultural awareness and serves as an advisor to cultural/affinity student organizations. This is a full-time, exempt, 12-month position with some evening, weekend, and holiday hours required. Position has a live-on campus requirement with participation in an on call capacity as a member of the duty team.

Summary of the position:

Coordinate inclusive student programming, advise cultural organizations, support cultural houses and international student initiatives, collaborate on campus-wide events and committees, and provide student support through emergency response and other assigned responsibilities. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Collaborates with all related departments to create professional development and networking opportunities for historically underrepresented groups, first-generation

students, and non-traditional students.

1. Advise cultural student organizations, offering guidance on program planning,

membership, and officer transitions each term.

1. Provide programmatic support for cultural houses: ABLE, Harambee, Casa Latina,International House and Asian Cultural House.
2. Provides intercultural life student peer educators.
3. Assist with evening, weekend programming as needed, and on some holidays.
4. Co-Chair of the College Day of Dialogue Committee.
5. Assist with planning and facilitation of International Student Programs such as IPOP,workshops, seminars, and student check-ins.
6. Serve part of the campus-wide duty rotation; responds to after-hour student and/or college emergencies as needed.
7. Other duties and committee appointments as assigned.

Disclaimer 

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the leadership, director, or manager.

Minimum Education Required:  

Additional Qualifications: (Preferred qualifications) 

engagement, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

FSA/ HSA/ FSA Dependent Care 

Employer Paid Basic Life & LTD

Voluntary Life

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave 

In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities. In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from discriminating on the basis of sex. 

The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of Non-Discrimination is the Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance. Any inquiries regarding policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment, including Title IX sexual harassment, as well as the policy prohibiting hazing, should be directed to the Director of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance identified below. Staff in the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance are available to meet with or talk to students, staff, and faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and the College’s policies and procedures.

Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance
 Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209
 337 South Cherry Street
 Galesburg, IL 61401
 Phone: 309-341-7751
Email: cultureofrespect@knox.edu

Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Knox may be referred to the Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance, the United States Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both. Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights for additional information.

Office for Civil Rights
 U.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office
 500 W Madison St., Suite 1475
 Chicago, IL 60661-4544
 Phone: 312-730-1560
Email: ocr@ed.gov

Inquiries regarding the College’s policies regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”) should be directed to the ADA/504 Coordinator identified below:

Knox College ADA/504 Coordinator
 Jennie Hemingway, PhD
 Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209
 337 South Cherry Street
 Galesburg, IL 61401
 Phone: 309-341-7751
Email: jhemingway@knox.edu

Employees requesting accommodations may contact:

Human Resources
 52 W South St., Alumni Hall, Suite 100 | Campus Box K-200
 Galesburg, IL 61401
 Phone: 309-341-7162 or 309-341-7543
Email: hr@knox.edu

Students requesting accommodations may contact:

Director of Disability Support Services
 Patricia Harden
 Umbeck Science and Math Center E111 | Campus Box K183
 340 South West Street
 Phone: 309-341-7478
Email: pharden@knox.edu

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in certain aspects of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a human.