Director of Student Programs (SUA 3) - Military Veterans

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The director of student programs will work under the general direction of the executive director of the Office of Intercultural Student Engagement. The director will implement culturally-relevant programs including, but not limited to, affinity graduation ceremonies, programs for cultural and/or identity-based months, and immersion trips to influential areas for Black, Indigenous, or People of Color ( BIPOC ) and other underrepresented students. In addition to coordinating programming efforts, the director is responsible for overseeing the APEXS Program, which is a four-year cohort model of co-curricular and extra-curricular programs for BIPOC students. Finally, the director will work closely with the executive director to increase the retention and completion for BIPOC and other underrepresented students.

Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students' success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master's and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

Annual Salary: $60,147.00, plus comprehensive benefits starting on the first day of employment, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance .
• Group life insurance
• Voluntary Group Life and Accident Insurance - available for purchase
• Long Term Disability Insurance - available for purchase
• Retirement
• Tuition waiver
• Vacation leave
• Personal leave
• Sick leave
• Holiday leave

The State System Employee Benefits Summary can be found at https://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/BenefitSummaries/PEBTFSummary.pdf At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes the intersectionality of diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. Employing our EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence, we hold that an inclusive community is a core value that is an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Three years of significant experience working with students of color, first generation, low-income, and underrepresented students in a higher education setting.
• Effective cross-cultural competency skills with proven ability to correspond with a variety of stakeholders effectively.
• Experience in designing culturally-relevant programs for college students.
• Demonstrated ability for improving inclusion and a sense of belonging for underrepresented students.
• Some understanding of student retention and/or student development theory.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Proficiency in using student records systems, early alert monitoring systems, social media and web communications, and database systems.
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Valid driver's license.
• Successful interview (Including Word and Excel tests)
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with serving underrepresented students.
• Prior professional work experience in Student Affairs and/or academic support services.
• Prior experience using specific systems (Banner, SAP, etc.).
• Spanish fluency.
• Three - five years of full-time specific experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This position is represented by a labor union and is subject to the terms and conditions of the SCUPA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Days Worked: Monday-Friday

Hours/Shift worked: varies

Quicklink for Posting/Requisition: 12704