Director of Intercultural Affairs

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Budget Title: Senior Staff Associate (SL-5)

Salary: $85000 - $88000

Reports to: Assistant Vice President Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

Binghamton University seeks applicants for the Director of Intercultural Affairs who will provide strategic and innovative leadership to the Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) and the LGBTQ Center. The Director of Intercultural Affairs serves as a key leader in the Division of Diversity Equity and Inclusion working collaboratively across divisions of the University. The Director assists the campus community by developing a strategic vision and identifying key priorities. The Director will also develop implement and assess programs and services designed to increase and enhance the recruitment retention success and educational experiences of our students with a particular focus on our underrepresented and historically marginalized students.

We are seeking a collaborative and transformative leader who will work across departments and with student leaders to create programs and continued dialogues focused on aspects of diversity equity inclusion engagement restorative justice and reconciliation. This new leader will be well informed on the application of student development intersectionality racial identity theories and community building.

About the MRC and LGBTQ Center:

The MRC and the LGBTQ Center are home for many students and viewed as a resource for students faculty and staff; as each provide opportunities for collaboration as well as academic cultural and personal support and guidance. Further the staff in the centers work collaboratively with student organizations faculty staff alumni and community-based organizations to develop creative programs and projects designed to enhance cross-cultural competency. We are seeking a leader who is able to connect the work of both centers through shared leadership intersectional programming and inclusive spaces.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key member of the Assistant Vice President for Diversity Equity and Inclusion leadership team and coordinate the formulation and communication of departmental mission goals and successes.
• Manage the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the MRC and LGBTQ Center as well as administrative aspects such as fiscal oversight.
• Supervise professional staff graduate assistants and student employees and leaders.
• Create support and carry out college-wide diversity/cultural programs and initiatives that aim to enhance the recruitment retention academic success and graduation of underrepresented students.
• Work collaboratively with various offices to promote student success and address the needs of students of color LGBTQ students first-generation college students international students and other underrepresented student populations.
• Develop and monitor communication and outreach efforts with students as well as social spiritual religious and cultural-identity based clubs and organizations.
• Serve as a senior-level advocate and subject matter expert to build positive advocacy and collaborative relationships within the local community.

• Masters degree (or higher) in Higher Education or closely related field.
• At least 2 years of progressive higher education experience advancing diversity equity and inclusion programs and initiatives
• Supervisory experience
• Demonstrated success integrating theory with practice in higher education and multicultural affairs
• Demonstrated experience conducting and facilitating professional workshops
• Oral and written communication skills
• Experience with budget management
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to address and effectively manage conflicts

Preferred:

• Ph.D. or terminal degree
• Demonstrated experience in assessment and evaluation of learning outcomes
• Ability to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of student development theory specifically as it applies to students of color LGBTQ students and other underrepresented populations

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Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

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All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: for Internal Applicants:September 15 2026

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

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