Assistant Director, Student Engagement, Inclusion

Job DetailsJob Location: Forest Grove Campus - Forest Grove, OR 97116Position Type: ExemptSalary Range: $48,000.00 - $55,000.00Job Category: Faculty and Staff Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close and nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and practice.

 

At Pacific University, we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove and Hillsboro. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, and acquire and share knowledge.

 

Salary Range: $48,000-55,000

Reports to: Assistant Director, Student Engagement, Inclusion

Application Deadline: Candidates are encouraged to apply by Sunday, May 3 for priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2026.

 

Enrollment Management & Student Affairs at Pacific University is dedicated to fostering student development in support of a more just, sustainable, and caring world. Guided by our core values—equity and inclusion, care, community, and learning—we center holistic student wellbeing, cultivate a sense of belonging, and champion equitable practices. As part of this area, the Student Engagement & Inclusion is committed to continuous growth, collaboration, and innovation in service of our students and campus community. 

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION 

The Assistant Director of Student Engagement, Inclusion leads programs and services that support inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive campus environments. This position supervises the Multicultural Center and the Center for Gender Equity, coordinates veteran and military student services, advises the Cultural Community Council, student employees, and oversees graduate assistants supporting these initiatives. The Assistant Director works to ensure all students feel valued and supported, and that programs reflect the diverse needs and experiences of the university community.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Centers & Inclusion Programs


Supervise and provide leadership for the Multicultural Center and the Center for Gender Equity, including program oversight, student employee supervision, and strategic direction.
Coordinate veteran and military student services, ensuring these populations are fully integrated into engagement opportunities and supported in co-curricular programming.
Advise Cultural Community Council, supporting shared governance of student cultural resource centers and their programs, including advising and supervising the students who are elected and selected to lead the council.
Develop and implement inclusion programs that intentionally address the needs of all students, including graduate, transfer, commuter, veteran, and other student populations.
Assist in and advance strategic and equitable calendaring of cultural events and celebrations within the Cultural Community Council, student cultural resource centers, outreach programs, and relevant stakeholders.
Guide student leaders in understanding and adhering to university policies and procedures related to student organizations, events, activities, advertising, budgets, and finances, ensuring compliance and responsible stewardship.


 

Campus Partnerships


Provide guidance, training, and expertise to faculty, staff, and students on best practices in inclusion-focused programming, cultural competency, and student engagement strategies.
Partner with faculty and staff to integrate inclusive engagement practices into curricular and co-curricular initiatives.
Mentor other professional staff in designing and implementing programs that support identity-based engagement and student success.


 

Cross-Unit Collaboration & Coordination


Contribute to the planning, coordination, and implementation of signature departmental events, including orientations, annual traditions, and other major campus engagement initiatives.
Actively promote and participate in cross-unit collaboration and cross-training among department and division staff, ensuring coordinated service delivery and shared expertise across student engagement programs.
Lead efforts to establish and sustain task forces, committees, and cross-campus working groups focused on student inclusion, engagement, and leadership development, ensuring collaboration and alignment across the division and university.
Partner with campus departments, student organizations, and community organizations to expand engagement opportunities and create inclusive learning and social environments.


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