INTERIM POSITION FOR THE 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEARThe Interim Director of the Center for Multicultural Life (CML) will oversee the Center and serve as a member of a broader Identity & Culture team in Student Affairs, which includes the Rachel Lord Center for Religious and Spiritual Life; the Center for Sexuality, Women, and Gender; and Upward Bound. As the leader of the CML, the Director will work collaboratively with student leaders, faculty, administrators, alumni, and community contacts to design and deliver robust and innovative programming that centers and supports students of color (including all heritage month programming). Additionally, the Director will serve as an advising resource for students of color, providing information, support, and referrals to campus and community resources as needed.The Director will also collaborate within the Identity & Culture team as well as across broader Student Affairs and campus to drive creative programming, workshops, educational trainings, and community-building events to ensure students of all backgrounds and identities feel seen, valued, and celebrated year-round. Given this, it is essential that this person demonstrates an intentional commitment to issues of social justice and inclusive excellence in addition to demonstrating a high degree of cultural competence. Education/Skills Requirements Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred in related field.The director must be collaborative, well organized, and experienced in advising, program planning and evaluation. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential. A demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment is critical. Excellent interpersonal skills, presentation and training skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing are necessary. Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents 5+ years experience in student affairs, with aminimum of three years of experience working with college or high school students of color in an educational setting. Commitment to and deep understanding of the concerns of multicultural students in higher education, and a strong appreciation for the diverse needs of all members of the campus community are vital. Standard Work Days and Hours Exempt: 40 hours/week, 11 months/year (.92 FTE). Schedule will vary - typical hoursMonday - Friday between 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with evening and weekend hours required.This exempt-level position requires the time commitment necessary to fulfill all of the job responsibilities.Benefits and Pay: The hiring range for this position is expected to be: $82,600 - $89,000. A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental) Life and Disability Insurance Paid time off - Vacation, Personal, Holidays, and Special Days Off Paid parental leave. Free fitness and wellness classes! And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html About Bowdoin Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff-with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston. Shift Employment Category Full Time Year Round FTE 0.92 Benefits Eligible Yes Pay Type Salaried Background Check Package Requirements Faculty/Administrative Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? No Posting Date 07/19/2024 Applications Accepted Until Open Until Filled No Type of Posting Internal/External Special Instructions to Applicants EEO Information Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.