Assistant Director of Student Multicultural Affairs & Student Success Services

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and assess programs and services to enhance student retention, graduation rates, and engagement for diverse student populations.
• Advise and support cultural clubs, identity-based centers, and student organizations in planning meaningful programming and leadership development.
• Advocate for and curate resources for DACA, TPS, and immigrant students in collaboration with the Immigrant Student Program.
• Manage a departmental budget and oversee the procurement of goods and services for student organizations.
• Supervise student employees, including graduate interns and community leaders.
• Lead strategic communications and outreach efforts, including social media and digital engagement, to increase office visibility.
• Collaborate with campus partners to advance inclusion, belonging, and student success initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Multicultural Studies, or a closely related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in student affairs, multicultural programming, or student leadership development.
• Demonstrated experience in budget management and event planning.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends to support campus events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of immigration laws and support needs related to DACA and TPS.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation and managing complex institutional partnerships.
• Experience in developing leadership training curricula for student leaders.

About the Company

UMass Boston is a leading public research university dedicated to social justice, equity, and student success. The Division of Student Affairs works to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that supports the diverse needs of our entire campus community.