| Location | Allendale, Michigan |
Salary & Benefits:
Minimum starting salary of$42,000,commensuratewith experience.
Comprehensive benefits packageincluding medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellnessresourcesand tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
Primary Duties:
Provide student support and leadership within the Office of Multicultural Affairs and collaborate with campus partners to further divisional and university goals.
Develop, plan, execute, assess, and provide overall leadershipforprogramssuch asLaker Connections Welcome,Asian Student Achievement Program,Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration,andAsian Student Graduation.
Oversee programs and initiatives that positivelyimpactthe recruitment and retention of students, includingserving on committees devoted to policy creation, and process revision atthe university level.
Recruit andretainstudents;provide support, advocacy, and referralsto students bycreatingone-on-one meeting plans, developinggoals, and engagingin non-academic advisingas needed.
Track and assess program effectiveness, year-end reporting, andassistwith goal setting and strategic planning for theoffice.
Co-supervise and provide leadership tostudent employees andgraduate assistants.
SupportOfficeof Multicultural Affairs communication effortsbymaintainingthe center’swebsite,social media, and creating marketing materials.
Locate, design, and implement fundraising initiatives in conjunction with communityand campuspartners tobenefitthe populations this position serves.
Lead and serve as a university-wide resource for the Asian Student Union and other Asian and Pacific Islander student supports.Serve as a liaison to the Asian Faculty Staff Association.
Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.
Required Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in relatedfield.
Minimum of three to five (3-5)yearsrelated experience and/or training or equivalent combination.
Experience managing and supervising teams and/or projects.
Experience managing websites and social media platforms.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills.
Preferred Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities:
Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, social work, or related field.
Higher education experience.
Experience related to retention in higher education.
Familiarity with and/or experience building intersectional support structures for students.
Experience engaging, supporting, anddeveloping programs forDesiand Desi American students.
Experience in higher education working withAAPIDAstudents.
Ability to manage multiple projects independently andworkingtoward shared team goals.
Experience developing, administering, and evaluating student programming and events.
Experience developing informational presentations/workshops for groups, conferences,summitsor anylarge-grouppresentations.
Experience with platform-based budget management(MS Teams orWorkDay),grantwriting implementation, and assessment experience.
Working Conditions:
Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.
How to Apply:
Attach your cover letter and resume.The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact
lincet@gvsu.edu
. If you need technical assistance,please contact Human Resources athro@gvsu.edu
.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.
Application Deadline:
Application closes at 11:59pm August 11, 2026.Thispostingmay be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Seewww.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.