National War College Alumni Association

Overview:

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a resource, mentor, and advocate for traditionally underrepresented students
• Review student life policies and make recommendations to ensure underrepresented students are supported and successful
• Provide educational and cultural support to student organizations
• Advise student groups, particularly underrepresented student groups and multicultural student organizations on campus
• Be visible and available to students who desire to learn, engage, and discuss diversity issues

• Utilize the Fisher Outcomes and implement continuous improvement in educational and cultural programs, services, and resources sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs
• Develop, execute, and benchmark student workshops and trainings focused on diversity, social identity development, cultural humility, intersectionality, allyship, and related topics.
• Engage in on-going professional development to remain knowledgeable on current issues

• Foster multicultural awareness and cross-cultural interaction among students
• Collaborate with, and provide consultative services to, the division related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Engage with the restorative practices model at the University and assist in mediating conflicts or student incidents that pertain to students' sense of belonging
• Support Strategic Plan initiatives in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion for students
• Prepare and manage annual office budget aligned with annual goals
• Complete other duties as assigned by Vice President for Student Affairs

Education / Experience:

• Master's degree in student affairs, counseling, higher education administration, or other discipline, or a terminal degree in a relevant field required
• Three to five years of progressive relevant experience in a collegiate setting in multicultural affairs, student life, or related fields
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with persons from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Experience working with traditionally underrepresented students or communities
• Experience in advising and programming
• Experience with budget management

Competencies / Skills:

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives independently
• Established pattern of high attention to detail
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Multicultural competence and the ability to work effectively with a diverse student body
• Effective human relations skills and a thorough understanding of student development
• Strong desire to build relationships with students, colleagues, and college partners
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing, including the ability to engage one-on-one and in public forums
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrated history of working with integrity and sound judgment, as well as the ability to make difficult decisions

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About St. John Fisher College

St. John Fisher College is an independent, liberal arts institution in the Catholic tradition of American higher education. The College emphasizes liberal learning for students in traditional academic disciplines, as well as for those in more directly career-oriented fields. We are committed to enriching the work, teaching and life experiences for all faculty and staff, in support of the College’s mission. Human Resources is dedicated to providing high quality service with a true sense of personal value for all faculty, staff and their families and consistently meeting or exceeding expectations in all human capital disciplines. Mission: St. John Fisher College is a collaborative community dedicated to teaching, learning, and scholarship in a student-centered educational environment. The College is guided by its liberal arts tradition and its Catholic heritage, as expressed in the motto of its founders, the Basilian Fathers: “teach me goodness, discipline, and knowledge.” Fisher engages individuals in lives of intellectual inquiry, professional integrity, and civic responsibility, where diversity and service to others are valued and practiced.

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