Assistant Director of Intercultural Engagement
The University of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina, us, 27497
Assistant Director of Intercultural Engagement
Functional Title Assistant Director of Intercultural Engagement
Position Type Staff
Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third-largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked the No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Office of Intercultural Engagement, a part of the Division of Student Affairs, supports our diverse student population in achieving their academic goals by promoting student success through culturally rich experiences and affinity-focused support. OIE provides opportunities for student-centered community building, leadership development, intergroup dialogues, and cross-cultural engagements that prepare students for success in a diverse global society.
Position Summary
The Assistant Director is part of a team of collegial and dedicated student affairs professionals who work together to engage all UNCG students in inter, intra, and cross-cultural learning and intercultural competency building. The Assistant Director, reporting to the Director of the Office of Intercultural Engagement ( OIE ), will apply their skills, experience, and knowledge to advance initiatives that include an intergroup dialogue program and programs that center on belonging and academic success. The Assistant Director will work closely with the director and assigned academic areas to build strategic programming and key relationships.
Minimum Qualifications
Relevant Bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience or relevant Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Demonstrated awareness of current theory and practice focused on issues related to postsecondary education.
Experience and proven ability in developing, implementing, and assessing successful programs and initiatives directly related to this position with a diverse college-age population in a higher education setting.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
One or more years, post Master’s degree, of directly related experience in Student Affairs, including direct experience with intercultural programs, services, and events.
Demonstrated success working effectively with students from varied backgrounds and experiences.
Proven understanding and ability to foster a welcoming and respectful environment that supports cross-cultural engagement in a University setting.
Demonstrated integrity, initiative, dependability, openness, teamwork, and a positive attitude
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Proven ability to address the needs of students.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range
$50,718 - $52,718
Org #-Department Intercultural Engagement - 44804
Job Open Date 02/19/2026
For Best Consideration Date 03/13/2026
Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Exempt
Percentage Of Time 30%
Key Responsibility Student Support
Work with students to advise, mentor, educate, and support their success as students and graduates as active participants in society.
This includes year-round support for students who serve as camp counselors and mentors in the annual UNCG CHANCE summer camp, as well as students who participated as campers.
Support includes direct advising, mentoring, and referrals to other campus resources.
This also includes coordinating the Spartans in Dialogue program, which includes organizing facilitator trainings and offering dialogue groups that students can participate in.
Percentage Of Time 15%
Key Responsibility Student (Group) Advocacy
Guide, advise, and collaborate with current student groups that provide education and community on Hispanic cultures.
Help student groups find common ground to create a centralized, efficient, and welcoming learning environment where all students can be academically successful.
Percentage Of Time 15%
Key Responsibility Supervision
Supervise a graduate assistant who will be tasked with supporting the mission of the office.
Percentage Of Time 30%
Key Responsibility Programming
Plan, implement, manage budgets, and effectively assess programming areas.
This includes Hispanic Heritage Month planning, coordinating with other offices, and managing its annual programming budget.
This also includes the Herencia Collective, planning and implementing annual welcome events, resource fairs, and cultural celebrations.
Percentage Of Time 10%
Key Responsibility Professional Engagement
Maintain, develop, and share current knowledge of research and best practices in higher education.
ADA Checklist R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).
Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - O, Hand Movement-Grasping - O, Holding - O, Finger Dexterity - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - F, Vision-Color Distinction - O, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - F, Walking - O, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - R
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
List of References
Optional Documents Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
UNCGjobsearch Website
Greensboro News & Record
Carolina Peacemaker
Other Newspaper
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Inside Higher Ed
Other Professional Journal
NCWorks.gov
UNC System Job Board
Other Online Job Board
Personal Networking
Search Firm
Facebook
Twitter
* Other: Please list (Open Ended Question)
* Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
Yes
No
* Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?
Yes
No
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Position Type Staff
Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third-largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked the No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Office of Intercultural Engagement, a part of the Division of Student Affairs, supports our diverse student population in achieving their academic goals by promoting student success through culturally rich experiences and affinity-focused support. OIE provides opportunities for student-centered community building, leadership development, intergroup dialogues, and cross-cultural engagements that prepare students for success in a diverse global society.
Position Summary
The Assistant Director is part of a team of collegial and dedicated student affairs professionals who work together to engage all UNCG students in inter, intra, and cross-cultural learning and intercultural competency building. The Assistant Director, reporting to the Director of the Office of Intercultural Engagement ( OIE ), will apply their skills, experience, and knowledge to advance initiatives that include an intergroup dialogue program and programs that center on belonging and academic success. The Assistant Director will work closely with the director and assigned academic areas to build strategic programming and key relationships.
Minimum Qualifications
Relevant Bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience or relevant Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Demonstrated awareness of current theory and practice focused on issues related to postsecondary education.
Experience and proven ability in developing, implementing, and assessing successful programs and initiatives directly related to this position with a diverse college-age population in a higher education setting.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
One or more years, post Master’s degree, of directly related experience in Student Affairs, including direct experience with intercultural programs, services, and events.
Demonstrated success working effectively with students from varied backgrounds and experiences.
Proven understanding and ability to foster a welcoming and respectful environment that supports cross-cultural engagement in a University setting.
Demonstrated integrity, initiative, dependability, openness, teamwork, and a positive attitude
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Proven ability to address the needs of students.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range
$50,718 - $52,718
Org #-Department Intercultural Engagement - 44804
Job Open Date 02/19/2026
For Best Consideration Date 03/13/2026
Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Exempt
Percentage Of Time 30%
Key Responsibility Student Support
Work with students to advise, mentor, educate, and support their success as students and graduates as active participants in society.
This includes year-round support for students who serve as camp counselors and mentors in the annual UNCG CHANCE summer camp, as well as students who participated as campers.
Support includes direct advising, mentoring, and referrals to other campus resources.
This also includes coordinating the Spartans in Dialogue program, which includes organizing facilitator trainings and offering dialogue groups that students can participate in.
Percentage Of Time 15%
Key Responsibility Student (Group) Advocacy
Guide, advise, and collaborate with current student groups that provide education and community on Hispanic cultures.
Help student groups find common ground to create a centralized, efficient, and welcoming learning environment where all students can be academically successful.
Percentage Of Time 15%
Key Responsibility Supervision
Supervise a graduate assistant who will be tasked with supporting the mission of the office.
Percentage Of Time 30%
Key Responsibility Programming
Plan, implement, manage budgets, and effectively assess programming areas.
This includes Hispanic Heritage Month planning, coordinating with other offices, and managing its annual programming budget.
This also includes the Herencia Collective, planning and implementing annual welcome events, resource fairs, and cultural celebrations.
Percentage Of Time 10%
Key Responsibility Professional Engagement
Maintain, develop, and share current knowledge of research and best practices in higher education.
ADA Checklist R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).
Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - O, Hand Movement-Grasping - O, Holding - O, Finger Dexterity - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - F, Vision-Color Distinction - O, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - F, Walking - O, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - R
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
List of References
Optional Documents Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
UNCGjobsearch Website
Greensboro News & Record
Carolina Peacemaker
Other Newspaper
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Inside Higher Ed
Other Professional Journal
NCWorks.gov
UNC System Job Board
Other Online Job Board
Personal Networking
Search Firm
* Other: Please list (Open Ended Question)
* Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
Yes
No
* Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?
Yes
No
#J-18808-Ljbffr