Assistant Vice President and Dean for Intercultural Engagement

Assistant Vice President and Dean for Intercultural Engagement

Oberlin College & Conservatory, atop-ranked liberal arts college in Oberlin, Ohio, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of assistant vicepresident and dean for intercultural engagement. This is an on-site leadership role.

Founded in 1833, Oberlin College andConservatory, located in Oberlin, Ohio, is a distinctive institution that combines a top-ranked liberal arts college with a prestigiousconservatory of music. It is known for its academic excellence, artistic innovation, and commitment to social justice.

Reporting toKaren Goff, vice president and dean of students (VPSA), the assistant vice president and dean for intercultural engagement (AVP/Dean) willassist the VPSA in implementing presidential initiatives that support diversity, equity, and inclusion education across campus, includingintercultural and interfaith student programming and coordinated faculty, staff, student, and community outreach efforts. The AVP/Deanoversees the Center for Intercultural Engagement (CIE) team and develops measurable objectives to achieve program goals. The CIE bringstogether the Office for Disability and Access, International Student and Scholar Services, the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life,Gender, Sexuality, and Attraction Initiatives, and the Multicultural Resource Commons. The AVP/Dean manages an operating budget of $350,000and supervises four direct reports and approximately 20 indirect reports. This position is based on campus and requires an in-personpresence. The anticipated start date is late spring 2026.

Please contact the search consultant, Anne-Marie Kenney ([email protected])forsalary information.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess a master's degree and at least five years of progressively responsible experience in student affairs or a related field, with demonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex institutional environments. This individual will combine strong administrative and operational expertise, including supervision, budget management, program development, and data-informed decision-making, with the political acumen necessary to navigate a shared governance environment. They will have a proven track record of building relationships across students, faculty, and staff; facilitating dialogue on complex and sensitive issues; and advancing initiatives that foster belonging and student success, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

Application and Nomination
Oberlin College & Conservatory has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin on Thursday, April 16, 2026 , and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via

• Contact Anne-Marie Kenney at [email protected] for confidentialinquiries.
  
• Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at413-529-2895 or email [email protected] .

OberlinCollege and Conservatory is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an institutional environment free from discrimination andharassment based on race, color, sex, marital status, religion, creed, national origin, disability, age, military or veteran status, sexualorientation, family relationship to an employee of Oberlin College and Conservatory, and gender identity and expression.

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