Associate Director of Multicultural Resource Center

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Amherst College invites applications for the Associate Director of Multicultural Resource Center position. The Associate Director of Multicultural Resource Center is a full-time, year-round position. The expected range for this position is $72,000-79,000 per year.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information.

Amherst College invites applications for the position of Associate Director, Multicultural Resource Center (MRC), to further the center’s mission of providing education, support, and advocacy to and on behalf of students who identify as people of color at Amherst College, offering a space for community building and resources. Through programmatic initiatives, resources, and services, the MRC aims to foster personal, social, and academic success for the student populations at Amherst College, which is welcoming to all. Rooted in the framework of intersectionality, the MRC serves as a space where students of color can celebrate their identity and where the Amherst community can participate in conversations that expand our collective understanding of racialized experiences. The Multicultural Resource Center is part of the Student Engagement and Equity unit within the Division of Student Affairs.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Identity and Cultural Engagement, the Associate Director will be a content expert on the Center's salient identities, supervise student staff, manage day-to-day operations, advance student-led programming, and also oversee critical center communications platforms. The Associate Director will work in collaboration with the Senior Director to develop, implement, and assess signature programs and initiatives. The Associate Director of MRC will work collaboratively on shared projects and initiatives with the Office of Identity and Cultural Resources— composed of Amherst’s six identity-based resource centers, including: the Center for International Student Engagement, Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, Class and Access Resource Center, Queer Resource Center, and the Women’s & Gender Center. The Associate Director will collaborate with various campus partners and stakeholders to fulfill the Center’s mission through educational, social, and cultural programming that centers on and affirms the diverse communities the Center serves.

The Associate Director takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College’s efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. This is an in-person position with hybrid work offered during the academic breaks. Occasional nights and weekends are required. Attend and support signature Student Affairs and campus-wide programs, including Orientation, Mammoth Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Campus Parties, Homecoming, Spring Concert, Commencement, and Reunion.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

● Develops and coordinates academic programming within the Centers, partnering with faculty and academic departments to promote interdisciplinary learning and foster intellectual engagement.

● As a member of the OICR Team, co-create, develop, and implement programs, trainings, and workshops that examine the intersections of historically and presently marginalized identities and their communities.

● Stays informed about local, national, and global issues that impact the student communities served by the Center, ensuring responsive and relevant programming.

● Develop educational and social programs that advance critical awareness and understanding of race and ethnicity

● Builds meaningful partnerships with parents and families, alumni, and campus community members to create and sustain impactful programs and resources that enrich the student experience.

● Assist in the planning, implementation, and assessment of Cultural Heritage months and other signature programs.

● Collaborate at the divisional and institutional level to develop and facilitate campus programs, workshops, trainings, and other opportunities that support the mission of MRC.

● Serves as a key liaison to Student Care, CCMH, Class Deans, and other campus partners to coordinate timely support and interventions for students experiencing acute or crisis situations.

● Collaborates with campus partners to develop and implement policies that directly influence and support the Center’s mission, programs, and communities.

● Meet with and advise students on support resources at and beyond the College.

● Provide leadership and organizational development education to student organizations engaged in work related to the MRC's mission.

Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request.

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