Are you enthusiastic about working with a diverse student body? Join our Office of Intercultural Student Affairs and become a key member of the team!

In support of the University's value of social justice, furthering diversity and creating safe and inclusive learning environments for marginalized/minoritized students, the Coordinator of Intercultural Student Affairs (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WHgmrYBR4JvRt-6aMJVlQ1jwb7-BEEO6/view?usp=sharing) will be responsible for supporting and advocating for historically underrepresented students. The responsibility extends to developing a comprehensive program plan focusing on co-curricular intercultural education and programming for all intercultural students, coordinating diversity and inclusiveness awareness initiatives, and DEIAB community building within the USM campus community. This position will work collaboratively with students, staff, faculty, and community members to build a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for minoritized students on the three campuses.

The University of Southern Maine’s Office of Intercultural Student Affairs (https://usm.maine.edu/intercultural-student-affairs/) serves as a resource for every student to engage in the rich education and growth found through active exchange across cultures and identities. They facilitate the exploration of critical issues around ability, class, ethnicity, gender identity, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, and the intersectionality of these and other identities. Most importantly, Intercultural Student Affairs is committed to building a campus community where all students can fully participate and feel valued, in an educational environment that is inclusive and safe.

This is a full-time position with an annual salary of up to $45,000. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Nights and weekends as needed. This position will be based on our USM Portland Campus (travel to other USM campuses in Portland/Gorham/Lewiston-Auburn may be required, as well as some other in-state travel as necessary).

The University of Southern Maine provides highly competitive benefits (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/benefits-and-wellness/#xd_co_f=OTZlMjgzOTAtNWZlOS00NDI4LWI0ZTMtNThjMGVjNDRkOTA3) that include generous paid time off (13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time); health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; and more. To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/wp-content/uploads/sites/235/2022/07/Single-Page-Benefits-UMPSA.pdf) .

The University of Southern Maine embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. The Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact (https://usm.maine.edu/equity-inclusion-community-impact/) supports USM's DEIA- and Community Impact-focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day, and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and at least three (3) years of relevant experience to include program development.

• Demonstrated commitment and knowledge of best practices in the field of diversity and inclusion in higher education.

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

• Cover Letter

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

For full consideration please submit all required materials by September 30, 2024.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF) (https://usm.maine.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please email (usmdeanofstudents@maine.edu) or call 207.780.4035.

EEO Statement:

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).