Job Posting

Director of Minority Student Affairs
Search #0708-0060

Ohio Wesleyan University seeks an experienced professional for the position of Director of Minority Student Affairs. The Director reports to the Dean of Students and serves as an engaged member of the Division of Student Life leadership group in addressing campus-wide matters in support of the success of all students with particular attention to minority students/students of color. This is a full-time, 12-month, administrative position with a comprehensive benefits package including a generous tuition program for qualified dependents.

The primary responsibilities of this position include: Manage the overall activities of the Office of Minority Student Affairs; Serve as the primary advisor for student groups and organizations that work closely with the office and support students’ programming efforts to develop a close sense of community on campus; Serve as the liaison and primary administrative contact between minority students and the campus community; Work closely with the academic support offices and the Registrar’s Office to actively promote the academic growth and success of all minority students; Help support the successful and timely transition of entering minority students into the University support structure; Support community building efforts through close collaboration with various departments across campus designed to fully integrate minority students into the OWU community; and develop and work to fully administer a program in support of initiatives to improve the retention and graduation rates of minority students.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred (Higher Education Administration, Multiculturalism, Student Personnel, or a related field). A minimum of three years experience working directly with minority students in a college setting, or a combination of programming and service delivery (including part-time and graduate experience) equivalent to the full-time requirement will also be considered. Familiarity and experience with the Posse Foundation program, Upward Bound, or other high school academic-leadership programs would be a plus, as would successful grant writing and/or grant management experiences. An understanding and appreciation of a residential liberal arts education would be very beneficial.

Ohio Wesleyan University (www.owu.edu) is a selective, private, undergraduate liberal arts residential institution and is a member of the Great Lakes Colleges Association (www.glca.org). The University enrolls approximately 1,850 students (representing 50 states and 45 countries) in 25 academic departments, offering 40 majors. Academic, cultural, and recreational facilities on the 200-acre campus are excellent. Delaware, Ohio is a vibrant community of 20,000 located 20 miles north of Columbus, the state capital, and within easy access to a broad range of recreational, athletic, cultural, and social events and facilities.

Completed application packets will include 1) signed application, 2) letter of interest (cover letter), 3) resume & 4) three letters of professional references OR the names, titles, & contact information for three professional references, and should be sent to:

Ohio Wesleyan University
Human Resources Department – Search #0708-0060
61 South Sandusky Street – UN016
Delaware, Ohio 43015

Completed application packets may also be forwarded to: hr@owu.edu

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. Preference may be given to those applicants whose application packets are received prior to Friday, March 21, 2008.

Ohio Wesleyan University is strongly committed to diversity within its community and encourages all interested applicants including women and minorities to apply.

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