Assistant Director for Student Success (Intercultural Student Life & First Gen Students)

The Assistant Director will provide programming, one-on-one support, and resources for students representing the diversity in our world.

Early priorities include developing relationships with current students and engaging them around programs and activities that encouragesocial, academic, and professional development. In addition, we are focusing on student retention of first generation students and those whocome from regions outside of the Midwest. The salary will be determined at the time of offer. The posted pay range is Indeed-calculated. Student Support Connecting with student organizations and individual students. Developing relationships withcampus partners and learning resources. Refer students to resources as appropriate. Establish creative connections toorganizations and people outside of K College. Familiarize yourself with student support model(s). InterculturalCenter Regularly meet with student advisory and student employees to improve processes. Supervise studentworkers. Help develop mission and vision for the IC. Programming Employ a developmental approachto programming to ensure multiple educational entry points for students with different perspectives, needs, and experiences. Support student growth on local, national, and international issues. Provide programming both directly and through collaborationwith campus partners. Assessment and Learning Plan, implement, and report on annual assessment projectsdesigned to understand and improve student learning, as well as office programs, goals, and operations. Collaborate with the Officeof Institutional Research on efforts that provide reliable data and information to guide institutional planning and decisionmaking. Position Qualifications The successful candidate will have a Master's degree in Higher Education, StudentAffairs, or related discipline; and will have already demonstrated success working with college students in multicultural or interculturalstudent life/affairs areas. The successful candidate will also demonstrate many, but necessarily all, of the following skills,abilities, and characteristics. If you think your skillset could contribute to our departmental program, please still apply.: A genuine fondness and respect for students, including the ability to respond compassionately. An appreciation andunderstanding of, and the ability to successfully apply, student development, identity development, and strengths-based theories in workwith college students. A sense of humor. Strong written, verbal, and digital communication skills. BilingualSpanish-speaking preferred Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, assessment, and budgetary experience ApplicationInstructions Applicants are asked to upload a resume and cover letter. Completed applications received by April 8,2026 , will receive full consideration, with later applications reviewed as needed until the positions are filled. The successfulcandidate is expected to start in July 2026. Questions and nominations can be directed to Ronald Dillard , Ph.D., Director of StudentSuccess for

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Kalamazoo College is a community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who are committed to making anexceptional place to learn, live, and work. At Kalamazoo College, cultivating a profound sense of belonging and advancing meaningfulinclusivity are foundational to who we are and what we do. Individuals who share similar commitments are invited to apply foremployment. About Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo College is a nationally recognized liberal arts college known forrigorous academics and offering an integrated undergraduate experience that weaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum into educationalexperiences in both domestic and international settings with the majority of our graduates participating in study abroad. Kalamazoo Collegeis committed to the liberal arts and sciences, experiential education, freedom of individual conscience and celebration of diversity andinclusion. It is one of the nation's 100 oldest colleges and universities and a thought leader and innovator in higher education. Thecampus of Kalamazoo College is located midway between Chicago and Detroit in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a metropolitan community of 261,000, whichsupports multiple college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations and sports teams. Thirty-fivemiles from Lake Michigan, the area offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation, a walkable downtown, outstanding restaurants, andplenty of family-friendly activities. The city is home to the Kalamazoo Promise, which covers up to 100% tuition and fees at Michigancolleges, universities, and trade schools for graduates of Kalamazoo Public Schools. Kalamazoo College among the 300 Best SmallEmployers according to Forbes. Kalamazoo College offers excellent benefits! Learn more about Kalamazoo College