Multicultural and International Programming Specialist / Assistant Director

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the the MIPS office including supervising, mentoring, training, and coaching student employees in work that supports community development.
• Support and facilitate student organizations such as Corn Bread & Chili night and Women of Color Full Circle Gathering.
• Support and implement the annual MIPS Leadership Retreat, Graduates of Color Dinner and a number of other programs and events.
• Work with students one-on-one to support, problem solve and refer them to other services, encouraging them to pursue and complete their degree.
• Partner with offices across campus to align resources and initiatives including Student Activities, Residence Life, Admissions and others.
• Educate self, staff and faculty on issues of concerns to populations of color, assisting the Director with training and education to develop a more multi-culturally competent faculty/ Staff and student body that will contribute to student retention through a more inclusive, welcoming atmosphere.
• Educate students and families of color about college and one another and assist in their empowerment, preparing first-generation college students to navigate the bureaucracy of applying for and entering into higher education.
• Represent the College at college fairs and community functions. Serve as outreach person within the college working with high schools, local organizations and local communities of color.
• Increase visibility of SCU and the MIPS office to the College and to the external communities of color.
• Work with colleagues to publish an E-Newsletter and create a social media presence for MIPS.

Employees at St. Kate’s feel a deep connection to the University’s Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:

• Three weeks of accrued vacation time as well as fourteen (14) paid holidays and six paid “gift” days when the university is closed.
• Accrued sick time.
• Free tuition for employees and their families after one year of service
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan access
• Six weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service

St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology or a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience working with diverse student populations.
• Experience working with underrepresented populations including first-generation college students, students with low-incomes, and racially/ethnically diverse students.
• Experience developing, launching and managing equity and racial justice programs.
• Experience supervising student staff and providing performance management.
• Experience successfully facilitating groups.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working in secondary education.

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university’s commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.