MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: DIRECTOR MULTICULTURAL SERVICES

GRADE: 15

JOB CODE: 02629

FLSA: ADMINISTRATIVE

Job Summary

Plans, designs, and directs, a comprehensive multicultural program in conjunction with other student services departments, local schools, community groups for the purposes of enrollment of minority students, retention to promote a better understanding of ethnic cultural values.

Scope

This position works in the area of student services. Work contacts include administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the public. Equipment used includes standard office equipment.

Supervision Received

This position reports to a college dean or designee who is responsible for student services; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters; specific instructions regarding non‑routine matters and highly sensitive matters

Supervision Exercised

Supervises assigned staff, and students.

Representative Duties

Administers the multicultural program and retention efforts of the college; plans, organizes, implements, and supervises multicultural/retention/recruitment programs; coordinates functions with other college departments and personnel; supervises, and trains assigned staff; prepares reports, materials and formal presentations for program use and implementation; develops, plans and initiates outreach activities in schools, community agencies, organizations, business and industry to encourage minorities to attend higher education programs; recommends and administers departmental budget; serves on college/district committees; coordinates tracking systems, data collection analysis and follow‑up surveys; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: student development theory and practice; current management practices; minority population(s) to be served; program development and public relations; governmental and special funding guidelines; regulations applicable to multicultural and international programs.

Ability to: organize and manage a complex college program; supervise the work of assigned staff; prepare maintain, and interpret statistical data; prepare and administer budgets; communicate effectively orally and in writing and establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a college degree in Education, Sociology or related field and/or experience in student recruitment/retention programs, in a supervisory capacity.

Special Conditions of Employment

May be required to work a flex schedule, extended hours, weekends and extensive local travel. State of Arizona Class D Driver's license.

Working Conditions

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.