Assistant Director of Multicultural Center; Program Coordinator

Assistant Director of Multicultural Center (Program Coordinator)

Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions

Department: MULTICULTURAL CENTER

Locations: Macomb, IL

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, and assisting with marketing and communications. In addition to these responsibilities, the Assistant Director will serve as a key partner in international student recruitment, orientation, and retention efforts, providing proactive support to international students, serving as a primary point of contact for their needs, and coordinating programs and experiences that promote their success and sense of belonging on campus.

Macomb Campus

As soon as possible

$3,452 - $3,797 (anticipated starting salary $3,452)

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). Benefits include Health Insurance plans (HMO, OAP, 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). Other available benefits include paid time‑off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA. For a full list of benefits, visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• 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 one (1) year working experience with diverse and historically underrepresented populations.
• Master’s degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.
• 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). The degree must be conferred at the time of application.

About WIU: /about

Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU’s traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU‑Quad Cities non‑residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

WIU‑Macomb, IL:
Western’s traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education and post‑baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state via Amtrak providing twice‑daily service from Macomb to Chicago and points in between.

Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL). WIU‑Quad Cities:
Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU‑Quad Cities campus is the only public four‑year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU‑Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within a diverse, bi‑state community of 383,000 that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainment amenities.

For questions on benefits or eligibility, contact HR‑Benefits or call 309‑298‑1971.