Assistant Director of Intercultural Engagement
Inside Higher Ed, Greensboro, NC, United States
Functional Title
Assistant Director of Intercultural Engagement
Position Number 000346
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.
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.
Recruitment Range $50,718 - $52,718
Org # - Department Intercultural Engagement - 44804
Job Open Date 02/19/2026
For Best Consideration Date 03/13/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type Of Appointment Permanent
Number Of Months Per Year 12
FLSA Exempt
Student Support (30%)
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.
Student (Group) Advocacy (15%)
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.
Supervision (10%)
Supervise a graduate assistant who will be tasked with supporting the mission of the office.
Programming (10%)
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.
Professional Engagement (10%)
Maintain, develop, and share current knowledge of research and best practices in higher education.
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
Work Environment Inside - F, Outside - R
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Position Number 000346
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.
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.
Recruitment Range $50,718 - $52,718
Org # - Department Intercultural Engagement - 44804
Job Open Date 02/19/2026
For Best Consideration Date 03/13/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type Of Appointment Permanent
Number Of Months Per Year 12
FLSA Exempt
Student Support (30%)
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.
Student (Group) Advocacy (15%)
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.
Supervision (10%)
Supervise a graduate assistant who will be tasked with supporting the mission of the office.
Programming (10%)
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.
Professional Engagement (10%)
Maintain, develop, and share current knowledge of research and best practices in higher education.
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
Work Environment Inside - F, Outside - R
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