Mission

The Multi-Ethnic Student Program (MSP) is dedicated to working with student affairs and academic offices to meet the needs of U.S. students of color. MSP was instituted as a response to the educational and socio-economic problems fostered by racism and prejudice in our society. MSP works to ensure a stable, strong, and supportive environment for students of color by providing academic assistance and other quality student support services. These services are designed to improve the opportunities for students of color to participate fully in the life of the University. MSP creates opportunities and partners with other offices, organizations, and committees to aid all university students in becoming interculturally competent.

Position Announcement and Position Description

Associate Director for Cultural Programs and Outreach

Functions

The Associate Director for Cultural Programs and Outreach is responsible for all aspects of support for student of color organizations and co-curricular programming aligned with the mission and vision of the office and university. The Associate Director leads and partners with others to support the successful recruitment, retention, and graduation of students of color, with a specific focus on American Indian students. The successful candidate will coordinate outreach to American Indian communities, strengthening relationships that support American Indian students’ success at Morris. The Associate Director collaborates with other campus offices and programs to ensure that students of color have full access to the opportunities, resources and services provided by these units and that programs are inclusive and reflective of Morris’s diverse student population (e.g. Residential Life, Financial Aid, Athletics, local and national scholarships, internships, research opportunities, study abroad, etc.) The Associate Director serves as a catalyst and key collaborator in campus efforts to build an inclusive, contemporary multicultural community. The Associate Director for Cultural Programs and Outreach position carries a University of Minnesota professional and administrative staff 12-month appointment with a competitive salary and benefit package.