Center Director Job at University of Nevada, Reno
University of Nevada, Reno Reno, NV
$100,000 - $102,000 a year
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or
jobs@unr.edu
. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.
Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is a public R1 research university committed to promising a future powered by knowledge. UNR delivers on its land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement, and vibrant campus life that promote diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement — all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education, according to both
Forbes and
Money magazines (2018). The University is ranked in the top tier of National Universities by
U.S. News & World Report and in the top tier of the
WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The University’s main campus is located in Reno, Nevada, immediately adjacent to a vibrant and growing downtown region. It has a satellite campus in south Reno and an outreach mission, and a presence throughout the state.
The Position
Reporting to the associate vice president for student life services, the director of The Multicultural Center provides the vision and leadership for a comprehensive and innovative student cultural center. The director supports students affiliated with The Multicultural Center by developing and implementing strategies for increasing and strengthening the recruitment and retention of diverse student populations (undergraduate and graduate), providing multiple support services for students from underrepresented populations, and facilitating diversity-related programs that foster inclusive learning for all students to promote education, interaction, and understanding across cultures. The director oversees the center’s operations and operating budget, supervises professional, classified, graduate and student employees, and provides expert advice, consultation, and influence to faculty, staff, and community members in the areas of identity development, diversity, and multicultural issues and concerns that affect students.
Qualifications
A master’s degree and three years of experience developing, implementing, and evaluating diversity or cultural programs are required. Candidates must demonstrate an ability to work effectively with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, cultures, and backgrounds.
Application and Nomination
Review of applications will begin June 7, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward UNR’s mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying and attach it to their cover letter. A resume with an accompanying cover letter and diversity statement may be submitted via the Spelman Johnson website at
www.spelmanjohnson.com/open-positions
. Nominations for this position may be emailed to Sharon Meagher at smm@spelmanandjohnson.com. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email
info@spelmanjohnson.com
.
The public salary range for this position is $100,000-102,000. The University of Nevada has an outstanding retirement program with an employer matching contribution of 15.5%.
Visit the University of Nevada, Reno website at https://www.unr.edu/
The University of Nevada, Reno, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.
EE/Title IX website
.
NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).
About Us
The University of Nevada, Reno is a public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 75 countries.
The University is classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 university: A doctoral university with very high research activity. In 2020, the University was also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best Global Universities”, and it ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Since 2009, the University has invested more than $850 million in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls. It is home to Nevada’s first medical school — the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine — and delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.
The University’s main campus is in Reno, Nevada — a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant Midtown and downtown. Located where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra, the University’s beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. In recent years, the University has added two additional locations: the Redfield campus in south Reno and the Wayne L. Prim campus in Incline Village, the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.
The University is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education, which is comprised of two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute, and is committed to developing strong partnerships with each institution for the benefit of all Nevadans.
Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its nearly 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.
The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.
Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement — all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.
For more information, please visit
www.unr.edu
University of Nevada, Reno
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