Job No. 158970
- Job Title:
- Program Coordinator (Assistant Director of Multicultural Center)
- Employer:
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Western Illinois University
- Location:
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Macomb , IL
- Posting Date:
- 09-Jul-2026
- Description:
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Job Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES: Employees at this level support programming initiatives related to identity, culture, retention, and concerns of the students and student identities affiliated with the Multicultural Center. The Assistant Director supports student leadership and development through program and event planning, conflict resolution, budget coordination, and services that enhance the identity, culture, and retention of students connected to WIU's Multicultural Center. This position plays an integral role in advancing the Center's mission by managing daily operations, overseeing space reservations, assisting with marketing and communications, and aiding in the supervision of student staff.
WORK LOCATION: Macomb campus
APPOINTMENT: As soon as possible
MONTHLY WAGE: $3,452 - $3,797
Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.
For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.
For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at [email protected] or by calling 309-298-1971.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Women's Studies, Ethnic Studies, Latin American Studies, Gender Studies, African American Studies, Sociology, Education, Social Work, or any related field.
A total of (1) year of experience in college student programming and/or student development with an emphasis on working with diverse and historically underrepresented populations*.
*A Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.
Pre-graduation applicants are welcome to apply. In order to be considered for employment, the degree must be conferred at the time of application, unless applicant is in the final semester of a degree program; if so, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment. For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body).
- Contact information:
- Western Illinois University
- Macomb, IL 61455
- United States
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