From: Rodney Lowman [mailto:
rlowman@alliant.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 12:44 PM
Call for Nominations and Applications
DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL AND MULTICULTURAL INITIATIVES (I-MERIT)
ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
POSITION TITLE: Director, International and Multicultural Initiatives
(I-MERIT)
DEPARTMENT: Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic
Affairs
LOCATION: Fresno, Los Angeles, San Diego or San Francisco,
REPORTS TO: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, Exempt
Alliant International University, the Professional Practice UniversityTM,
provides broad access to innovative and culturally relevant professional
training in the applied social sciences aimed at improving the quality of
human life. Degree programs (primarily at the graduate level) are offered
on six campuses throughout California, a campus in Mexico City campus, in
Hong Kong and in Tokyo, Japan. Multicultural and international diversity
are core University values, and as such feature prominently in Alliant's
curriculum, along with community service internships and work placements.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Alliant seeks an outstanding professional to lead its
multicultural-international initiatives, in collaboration with the I-MERIT
Associate Director. The name given to this set of programs is I-MERIT, which
stands for International-Multicultural Education Research Intervention and
Training. Each of Alliant's two legacy institutions, the California School
of Professional Psychology (CSPP) and US International University was a
pioneer, respectively, in multicultural and international education. CSPP
was the first free-standing school of professional psychology and the first
to address systematically the mental health needs of the underserved. USIU
was one of the first American universities to bring students from all over
the world to participate in an American-style education that was
internationally focused. It was also the first to open American-style
campuses all over the world.
The I-MERIT Director will provide both moral and leadership oversight of the
I-MERIT initiatives, collaborating as appropriate with the Associate
Director. The Director will have a distinguished record of leadership in
multicultural/international issues in education and/or business and will
provide the academic leadership of the initiative. A record of significant
achievement and of publications in relevant areas is desired. The candidate
should have an earned doctoral degree in an area offered by the University
and should qualify for a faculty appointment in one of our programs.
The successful candidate will be dedicated to collegial and effective
partnering with relevant internal and external offices, organizations and
individuals. S/he will exhibit the highest professional standards and
ethical principles and will be committed to Alliant's institutional missions
and strategic goals and objectives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The individual in this position will work broadly and collaboratively, as
appropriate, both the Associate Director, with University faculty and with
other key University officials and entities throughout the University to:
1. Assures that I-MERIT goals, values and initiatives, as approved, are
infused throughout the University and in all academic curricula. -- Working
with the Provost/VPAA, the School/Center Deans/Directors, administrative
Vice Presidents and other members of the President's Cabinet, the Director
will assure that I-MERIT initiatives are implemented. These include core
competencies the University has committed to for its faculty, staff and
students in all of our locations.
2. Help Obtain External Funding for I-MERIT Initiatives. - Set funding
priorities to develop and sustain I-MERIT programs and initiatives. In
conjunction with the Office of Development, identify, secure and steward new
and existing external public and private grants and gift funds. Build and
sustain relationships and funding streams with interested business and
philanthropic leaders and organizations, as well as interested alumni.
3. In conjunction with the Associate Director, co-chairs the I-MERIT
Council to assure that the I-MERIT agenda is implemented and evaluated as to
effectiveness.
4. Serves as a chief spokesperson for multicultural/international
issues at the University.
5. In collaboration with the Associate Director, oversees I-MERIT
initiatives across geographically dispersed programs, campuses and
constituencies.
6. Oversees Latino Achievement Project.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Doctoral degree in relevant area and academic achievements
appropriate to a faculty appointment within the University.
Experience: Ten years of progressive leadership experience preferably in
a higher education setting focused on programs/initiatives supporting
multicultural/international educational objectives.
* Skills: Skills in managing complex projects to successful
outcomes, research and analytical skills, fund raising (including obtaining
grants), ability to lead and inspire institution in achieving its
multicultural/international agenda, ability to work effectively and
cooperatively with diverse constituencies, ability to achieve results under
conditions of time urgency and ambiguity. Excellent skills in interpersonal
relations and advocacy, and in written and oral communication. Demonstrated
ability to craft effective institutional responses to complex student needs
and issues. Ability to work collaboratively as a team player with
institutional officials and educators at all levels in initiating and
managing projects in a complex organizational environment. Demonstrated
ability to work with students, faculty and staff and constituencies external
to the University. Experience in fundraising and grants management
preferred.
* Other duties as assigned.
* Supervision: Reports to Provost/VPAA and oversees the Associate
Director, the I-MERIT Council, the Latino Achievement Project and (as
developed) the Cultural Competence Institute.
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To Apply: Electronically send (as Word attachments) the following items
1) Letter of Application discussing your qualifications for the position;
2) Current CV; and
3) List of Names and Contact Information for Five (5) References who can
address your strengths and qualifications for this position. (Do not
send letters
of reference at this time; references will not be contacted without
notifying you
first)
to Ms. Yolanda Miller, Interim Assistant to the Provost, VPAA,
provostsassistant@alliant.edu <mailto:
provostsassistant@alliant.edu> ..
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
selection process has been completed.
Questions about the position may be directed to Rodney L. Lowman, PhD,
Provost-VPAA,
rlowman@alliant.edu <mailto:
rlowman@alliant.edu> or to Ms.
Jacyn Lewis, PsyD, Associate Director, I-MERIT,
jlewis@alliant.edu
<mailto:
jlewis@alliant.edu> .
Last revised: 3-23-07