27-41 Associate Director of the Lawrence A. Dowdy Multicultural Center (SUA 3)

27-41 Associate Director of the Lawrence A. Dowdy Multicultural Center (SUA 3)

Salary

$61,966.00 Annually

Location

West Chester University, PA

Job Type

Regular / Full-Time

Job Number

27-41

Department

Access, Compliance and Engagement

Division

Dowdy Multicultural Center

Opening Date

10/01/2026

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Position Summary

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Lawrence A. Dowdy Multicultural Center invites applicants for the position of Associate Director.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

The Lawrence A. Dowdy Multicultural Center promotes holistic student success and development at West Chester University by implementing collaborative co-curricular experiences that promote multicultural awareness, create a sense of belonging, affirm cultural identity, and empower students to challenge systems of oppression. Reporting to the Director of the Lawrence A. Dowdy Multicultural Center, the Associate Director assists with developing, implementing and facilitating programs, services and resources to promote success for multicultural students attending West Chester University.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent customer service skills; team-oriented: strong organizational skills; the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and high-volume environment; technology proficiency; and the ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally and interact dynamically with a variety of constituents. They will be a clear and engaging communicator who takes initiative, approaches challenges thoughtfully and contributes to continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate the DMC's Peer Mentoring Program to enhance student retention and success
• Develop materials and marketing plan to recruit undergraduate student paraprofessionals to be Peer Mentors
• Recruit and engage new students to participate as mentees
• Coordinate hiring, orientation, training, development and performance of Peer Mentors
• Plan, implement and manage the programs and outreach activities
• Monitor the academic performance of Peer Mentors and mentees, and provide appropriate follow-up and referrals
• Assess and evaluate the effectiveness and learning outcomes for all aspects of the Peer Mentor Program
• Manage data and prepare reports related to the Peer Mentor program and other Dowdy Multicultural Center initiatives
• Coordinate assigned signature programs and events or special initiatives as assigned by the director
• Collaborate with campus constituents and community partners
• Provide support for student concerns
• Serve on University committees as assigned
• Keep current on relevant emerging issues and trends through professional development
• Assist with strategic planning, reporting and departmental assessment efforts
• Manage assigned program and initiatives funding
• Establish a strong community of support to provide students with educational information through DMC initiatives
• Increase awareness of relevant community issues
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling education or related field
• Three years of diversity and inclusion experience
• Experience in the creation and implementation of educational programming
• Experience developing and facilitating presentations and trainings
• Supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising and training paraprofessionals and students
• Public speaking experience
• Experience in the creation and implementation of programing related to multicultural education
• Experience collaborating with campus constituents including students, staff and faculty
• Experience with systems used in higher education including D2L, Ram Connect, 25LIvePro
• Experience using social media platforms

Special Instructions

Salary and benefits are dictated by the State College and University Professional Association (SCUPA) Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The selected candidate must be available to work evening and weekend shifts. Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa.

A resume and cover letter are required for the position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A list of three references with contact information will be requested for the finalists.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Compliant with applicable collective bargaining agreement, this advertisement may be closed without notice upon receipt of a sufficient pool of qualified candidates. Due to the nature of the position, employment visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act and Act 73 of 1988, West Chester University publishes a combined Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR). The ASFSR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASFSR is available for review on the Public Safety website.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University's educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email hrs@wcupa.edu for questions regarding the application process.

WCU proudly offers comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, generous retirement plans, many wellness programs, a tuition waiver for self and family members, and training, development and advancement opportunities.

• On the first working day, new employees are eligible to enroll in medical benefit plans and can choose between two PPO plans or an HMO plan.
• Supplemental dental, vision, hearing and prescription coverage is also offered to employees.
• The Get Healthy Wellness program rewards participants with reduced health care premiums and provides tools and resources to maintain good health.
• Flexible spending accounts allow employees to withhold income from their paychecks before taxes for reimbursement of approved medical and dependent care expenses.
• A University mission to support employee personal and professional growth.
• PASSHE tuition waiver lowers the cost of college expenses.
• Leave and time-off benefits include generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays.
• Choice of two group retirement plans with generous employer contributions.
• Voluntary retirement plans offer two additional options to save and invest money for retirement and are available to all employees upon their date of hire.
• Group life insurance is provided at no cost to all permanent employees.
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance (LTD) and voluntary group life and personal accident insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) are available to employees.
• State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) provides a wide range of free services including counseling, legal, and financial services.

The employee group for this position is The State College & University Professional Association (SCUPA).

For additional benefit details please see the PASSHE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAGE .

The information is provided for general purposes only. Legal Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies that may arise. Benefits, benefit levels, and eligibility rules are subject to change. The benefits described are available to most employees; however, certain eligibility requirements must be met.

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Do you have a master's degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling education or related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have three years of diversity and inclusion experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer West Chester University

Address 201 Carter Drive, Suite 100

West Chester, Pennsylvania, 19383

Website http://www.wcupa.edu