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Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Multicultural Affairs
The University of Dayton (UD), Catholic, Marianist, innovative, transformative,
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Student Development, the Assistant
The successful candidate will have a master’s degree in student affairs, education,
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position
SJG — The Spelman & Johnson Group
Visit University of Dayton’s website at www.udayton.edu
The University is committed to diversifying the university community, and specifically seeks
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University of Dayton
Dayton, OH
is a leader in higher education and one of the preeminent Catholic universities
in the nation. As the largest private university in Ohio, which was founded by
the Society of Mary (the Marianists) in 1850, the University of Dayton focuses
on educating the whole person through a community of challenge and support.
UD students lead through service to others. At the undergraduate level, UD offers
more than 70 high-quality programs in four accredited divisions, while providing
premiere graduate programs at both the master's and doctoral levels. Further,
UD offers a law degree, either traditional or accelerated. Nationally recognized
as a top-tier university, UD offers the resources of a large university and the
personal attention of a small college.
Dean of Students/Director of Multicultural Affairs serves as a member of the
Director’s Leadership Team and the Assistant Dean of Students Group.
The new assistant dean is expected to undertake all responsibilities in a manner
hat reflects the Catholic, Marianist mission of the University as well as the
principles of student development theory. The position is responsible for the
total development of a comprehensive diversity and intercultural program
fostering student development and prioritizing student success. This person
will provide leadership for a large and diverse department, assist the campus
in implementing its vision for diversity and inclusion, and supervise and train
Assistant Directors, Academic Success Specialists, Graduate Assistants,
Undergraduate Cooperative Students, and office staff.
cultural/multicultural studies, or related field; a doctoral degree or an advanced degree
related to multicultural education or affairs is preferred. UD seeks five to seven years
of progressively responsible experience in the administration of student affairs and
multicultural affairs programs and while supervising professional staff; an understanding
and support for the values and perspectives of a Catholic liberal arts education; demonstrated
competence in multicultural organizational development, assessment of campus climate,
and program evaluation; demonstrated ability to work with broad segments of the community
- students, faculty, staff, and UD leadership; the ability to supervise professional and office
staff and manage a unit budget; informed knowledge of the experience of multicultural
students in a college setting; a demonstrated commitment to promote diversity, assess
inclusion, and foster equity; a strong background in multicultural affairs and diversity
programming; the ability to be an effective team member who can work across
organizational boundaries; and preferably, knowledge of and sensitivity to a Catholic,
Marianist work environment.
is filled. For optimal consideration please submit materials by March 19, 2010.
A resume with an accompanying cover letter may be submitted via the SJG —
The Spelman & Johnson Group website at www.spelmanandjohnson.com
under the Open Positions link. Nominations for this position may be emailed
to Jennifer N. Hiatt at jnh@spelmanandjohnson.com. If you are unable to
submit materials electronically, please call SJG at 413-529-2895.
University of Dayton – Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Multicultural Affairs
Jennifer N. Hiatt, Search Associate
to attract qualified applicants with experience working with persons from diverse backgrounds.
