Summary of Position: Under the leadership of the Executive Vice President/CPO, the Executive Director of Multicultural Learning and Engagement (MLE) at IWU National & Global (N&G) is responsible for leading efforts to impact organizational culture, address the needs of students, and develop strategies, implementation, and oversight of initiatives for multicultural learning, engagement, and belonging for the N&G community. The Executive Director must be team-oriented, confidential, and an innovative, collaborative leader who develops, executes, and integrates initiatives to maintain Kingdom-focused diversity as priority for National & Global faculty, staff, students, and curriculum. This role collaborates with the Chancellor of National & Global and teams on a regular basis to ensure the distinctives and priorities of the organization are supported and implemented through the responsibilities of the role. Duties and Responsibilities Lead and Collaborate: Leads the Multicultural Learning and Engagement Champions Team Collaborates with faculty, staff, departments, and leadership across National & Global to advance Kingdom diversity, belonging, and intercultural integration

Strategy and Consultation: Develops strategies with stakeholders Consults with students, student groups, and employees on cultural awareness, responsiveness, and biblical problem resolution, connecting them with appropriate departments or processes Executes and measures the National & Global portion of the Kingdom diversity tactical plan, and builds a strategic tactical plan for the Champions team that aligns with the National & Global priorities and IWU Momentum Plan

People & Culture Initiatives: Develops and manages mentoring, professional development, and culture-building initiatives aligned with People & Culture and institutional goals for enrollment and retention with and for National & Global

Mentoring and Student Support: Supports adult/online learner mentoring efforts by training mentors, connecting students to key resources, analyzing outreach data, and adjusting strategies based on feedback and performance metrics Demonstrates technological acumen in supporting online learners, utilizing LMS or CRM platforms and support tools to track student engagement, input data, and monitor retention indicators

Education and Development: Designs and facilitates learning workshops, development sessions, newsletters, and orientations for employees and students

Data and Evaluation: Collects and analyzes data on recruitment, retention, mentoring, and support programs Monitors dashboards; prepares reports for institutional decision-making, accreditation, and program evaluation

External and Internal Partnerships: Builds relationships with community partners and external stakeholders Coordinates event planning and guest speakers; represents the university on internal and external committees

Administrative and Leadership Support: Maintains budget and projections; connects with distributed employees in the National & Global regions Provides support and communication for EVP/CPO as needed Collaborates with IWU Marion and Wesley Seminary on all-university initiatives and People & Culture development

Other Duties: Performs additional tasks as assigned by the EVP/CPO in coordination with the Chancellor of IWU National & Global Qualifications:  According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement. Education Master’s degree in a related field required

Terminal degree in a related field preferred

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training: None

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

Certificate in Diversity, Cultural Intelligence (CQ), or equivalent

Familiarity and/or experience with relevant regulation of admission and maintenance of status for visas for international students and duties of a designated school official (DSO) Experience

Required: Three to five (3-5) years of related diversity leadership with demonstrated track record of progressive leadership

Experience in working in collaborative contexts across departmental lines is important. Three to five (3-5) years of supervisory, educational or project management experience in a similar role, or relevant supervisory office experience in higher education, including the training, development, coordination, and evaluation of complex work among a team of staff and/or students (may run concurrently)

Successful candidates must possess a strong Christian commitment, adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement, and fully support the IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement and actions related to it Preferred: Bilingual

Experience developing structural, cultural, and related competencies impacting academic development and performance

Experience in organizational quality improvement of higher education or cultural contexts

Experience in working in collaborative contexts across departmental lines

Successful candidates must possess a strong Christian commitment, adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement, and fully support the IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement and actions related to it Required Skills Skill in verbal and written communication including the ability to work confidentially and collaboratively with various constituencies in a university setting

Skill in organization and time management, with demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, prioritize, and effectively execute multiple initiatives, programs, and events in order to meet established deadlines

Skill in student mentoring, faculty and staff development and training

Skill in interpersonal communication with a successful record of cultivating productive collegial relationships in effective teams of various constituencies (e.g., diverse students, faculty, staff, community stakeholders)

Skill in Microsoft Office-based software applications

Skill in effective internal and external networking with the ability to build and sustain key relationships

Skill in analysis, research, and synthesis

Ability to build and advance institutional Kingdom diversity initiatives for students and/or employees

Ability to collaboratively create and develop mentoring and pipeline programs with measurable outcomes

Ability to analyze and evaluate programs, surveys and synthesize feedback

Fluidity with diverse communities, cultures, and stakeholders

Ability to maintain confidential information related to students, staff and others IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.