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Assistant Director of Intercultural Center

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of the Intercultural Center (the IC) provides leadership for the day-to-day operations, programs, and initiatives that advance cultural literacy and belonging throughout the student community. Reporting to the Director of Student Engagement, the Assistant Director serves as the primary administrator of the IC and is responsible for implementing strategic priorities, managing programs and resources, evaluating program assessment, and serving as a key campus partner in support of student success.

The IC fosters social awareness, cultivates meaningful community connections, and deepens intercultural understanding by equipping students with the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to engage respectfully and effectively across differences. Through a dynamic, multi-modal learning framework, the IC creates spaces for dialogue, reflection, and growth---recognizing, respecting, and affirming the perspectives, experiences, and contributions of all members of the community. In addition, the IC strengthens institutional capacity and community resources to encourage the success and well-being of first-generation and international students.

As the sole professional staff member in the IC, the Assistant Director plays a critical role in advancing the IC's mission through collaboration, innovation, and effective identity-based and intercultural programming. The Assistant Director contributes to the ongoing development of the IC, by identifying emerging student needs, supporting strategic planning efforts, cultivating partnerships across campus and in the community, and championing initiatives that advance intercultural learning and student belonging.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven effectiveness in designing and assessing identity- and community-based educational initiatives;
• A strong commitment to student development and success;
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills;
• The ability to lead and inspire various teams; and
• A record of effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

The Assistant Director serves as a visible and trusted representative of the IC, supporting dialogue, connection, and excellence across the community.

This role is required to provide evening and weekend support as needed in alignment with institutional priorities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in student affairs, higher education administration, or other relevant field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in program coordination, leadership development, and/or student engagement
• Experience supervising student staff, interns, and/or the demonstrated capacity to assume staff supervision as the role evolves.
• Experience with community resourcing and a demonstrated understanding of related public policy landscape is highly preferred.
• Specific experience in providing direct services to historically underrepresented young adults in an urban, multicultural, and global environment preferred.
• Experience supporting organizational change, program growth, or new initiatives is desirable.

Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee the daily administrative and operational functions for spaces and programs under the IC's purview.
• Develop, implement, and assess educational programs, services, and initiatives aligned with the IC's mission.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with campus and community organizations, alumni relations, and other stakeholders to expand the impact of key programs and services.
• Serve as an active member of divisional, institutional, and cross-functional committees dedicated to the design, implementation, and evaluation of signature initiatives and special projects.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Expected Hiring Range:

$65,000.00 - $75,000.00

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change

Additional Information

Northeastern University offers benefits-eligible employees a competitive and comprehensive package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Employees joining our New York City campus will begin with benefits equivalent to those of the institution formerly known as Marymount Manhattan College until benefits transition to Northeastern's full plans effective January 1, 2027. Northeastern will provide further information in advance of that transition.

Current NYC campus benefits include:

• Medical and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation, sick time, leave of absence, and other applicable paid time off
• Tuition benefits for employees, dependents, and spouses

About Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.

Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system---which includes 15 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide---serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

The university's residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; New York City, New York, Portland, Maine; Seattle, Washington; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver.

Northeastern's personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment.

Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors---aligned around solving today's highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.

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