Summary of Position: The Executive Director of the Intercultural and Global Office (IGO) provides ongoing leadership and support for students of the IWU-Marion campus. Through collaboration with institutional leadership, staff, and faculty, the role advances the continuous development of a culturally responsive, Christ-centered learning community. The Executive Director leads support efforts for Kingdom diversity for all students, plus those of international origin, and of third culture backgrounds. This leader coordinates co-curricular experiences and programs in collaboration with academics, athletics, admissions, residence life and student government to integrate Kingdom diversity and intercultural programming for the IWU-Marion campus context of the University.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Student Advocacy and Engagement
- Advocate for all students served by IWU-Marion from diverse cultural backgrounds on matters related to their academic success, social development, and sense of belonging in the campus community
- Consult with students, student-led groups/organizations, faculty, and staff on matters related to cultural awareness and responsiveness
- Develop co-curricular intercultural programming events on campus that raise awareness of cultural and global issues from a biblically grounded and theologically sound perspective
- Collaborate with admissions/enrollment, marketing, athletics, and academics to shape domestic, international, or multicultural student recruitment and retention efforts
- Represent the Intercultural & Global Office during designated campus visit days and/or New Student Orientation
- Leadership and Supervision
- Supervise professional staff (IGO) and their duties and responsibilities
- Supervise student workers such as the Intercultural Ambassadors, graduate assistants, and front desk workers, or assign to designee
- Conduct, or assign to designee, semester evaluations for student leaders
- Plan and evaluate events and initiatives provided by and with IGO
- Strategic Planning and Institutional Alignment
- Oversee efforts to conceptualize, define, assess, and cultivate intercultural integration and the university mission and values as institutional and Kingdom imperatives, with guidance from the Office of People & Culture
- Participate in teams focused on retention, student thriving, and the student experience
- Serve on IWU committees as designated by the EVP and Chief People & Culture Officer
- Steward budgets, facilities, and resources in ways that advance IWU’s mission and its intercultural and global vision
- Partnership and Collaboration
- Partner as liaison with volunteers and leaders (on campus) who serve in conjunction with IGO
- Positively represent IWU and the Intercultural & Global Office at events on and off campus, especially regarding the Marion/Grant County community
- Work with IGO staff, Marketing, departments, and divisions to maintain strategic communication for programs within the office and oversee official social media sites (Instagram and Facebook) to ensure cohesive branding, messaging, and recruitment strategies
- Budget and Resource Management
- Manage and plan program budgets to ensure that all related business/financial policies and procedures are being implemented
- Development and Contribution
- Research, stay current, and be competent related to intercultural student services (i.e., attend conferences, maintain memberships, review books, articles, and journals, etc.)
- Support the policies and lifestyle standards of the University as outlined in the Student Handbook and University Catalog. Maintain a professional image/manner consistent with the University's mission, vision, and core values
- Teach and/or mentor in pathway programs (pending need and approval by relevant academic leaders)
Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
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Education
- Master’s degree in intercultural studies, education, leadership, social work, counseling or related field required
- Bachelor’s degree accepted with minimum of three (3) years of experience in field
Experience
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultures
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple administrative tasks effectively and efficiently, and able to delegate responsibilities to others
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment
- Minimum of three (3) years working in higher education
Required Skills
- Knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of Kingdom diversity, spiritual formation, student thriving, retention, belonging and reconciliation
- Well organized and able to effectively manage multiple administrative tasks efficiently, and able to delegate responsibilities to others
- Personable, hospitable, and strong people skills
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Experienced in working in a university culture
- Experience working with diverse student groups
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and date management skills
- Works well as part of a team and values collaboration and consensus
- Maintains a strong work ethic with strengths in communication, collaboration, consistency, and Christlikeness
- Demonstrated ability to set and accomplish personal and professional goals
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IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement
IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.
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LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
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