Hybrid ASSISTANT DIRECTOR of HISPANIC INITIATIVES & LPU GLOBAL at Life Pacific University

Description

DEPARTMENT: Academics / STATUS: Full-Time / CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt / CLASSIFICATION: Staff / LAST UPDATED: Jul, 2025     

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

The Assistant Director of Hispanic Initiatives & LPU Global (Lilly Grant Funded 2023-2027) serves under direct supervision of LPU’s Director of Hispanic Programs and Dean of LPU Global. This role performs administrative support duties such as recruitment activities and functions, promotion or awareness of programs and initiatives, coordination of project development, and preparation of general communication to external and internal stakeholders. This provides administrative support for Hispanic and Global Initiatives. He/She will help coordinating campus events (Residency, Summit, etc. establishing and maintaining positive interactions; and training and overseeing the Lilly grant Ambassadors/ Graduate Student Assistants. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

• Supports the Director of Hispanic Programs and Dean of LPU Global by providing assistance with administrative & recruitment functions of the office and its programs (micro-certificates to Doctorate). 
• Participate in all related activities associated with Hispanic Programs and LPU Global Initiatives. 
• Assist in designing and producing documents needed for programs, promotional material, website narratives, press releases, etc. 
• Maintains and processes a variety of documents and materials (e.g., reimbursement forms, honorariums requests, guidelines, or handbooks for the office). 
• Develop and maintain Hispanic Programs and Global Initiatives website content and social media accounts. 
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents and files and records (e.g. calendars, spreadsheets, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical references for Student and Faculty support. 
• Collaborates with Enrollment team in recruitment of Hispanic cohorts (Micro-certificates to Doctorate), following proper procedures to ensure students follow all requirements for admissions. 
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments (e.g. Admissions Office for recruitment and admission purposes). 
• Coordinate all on campus or off campus events/meetings related to Hispanic Programs (Recruitment events, residencies, informational meetings, Hispanic Leadership Summit, etc.). 
• Create printed promotional material for teams and on campus events. 
• Provides support in all aspects of the Bridge program with EFM College following the guidance of Director/Dean. 
• Oversight of Graduate Student Assistants in conjunction with Director/Dean. 
• Other duties assigned by Director/Dean.
   

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• Minimum of a completed MA degree with some administrative/recruitment expertise. 
• Experience in Graduate Hispanic Higher Education preferred. 
• Bilingual with fluent Spanish is a must. 
• Proficient working computer knowledge: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Typing 50+ 
• Attention to detail; good proofreading and typing skills; servant’s heart; friendly; firm; flexible (Strong written and oral communication skills) 
• Demonstrates high initiative and confidence in working independently. Ability to take direction and follow through on tasks. 
• Demonstrates Christian faith consistent with Life Pacific’s Pentecostal/Charismatic and Wesleyan Arminian stance (must be able to sign Life Pacific’s Statement of Faith and align with its position on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity).  

NOTE: Though not required, this position is optionally eligible for appointment as a Foursquare minister under certain conditions. If appointed as a minister, the employee will be available to provide pastoral care and prayer. In addition, s/he may be called upon to perform sacerdotal duties upon request of the University. 

This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee and is subject to revision when necessary. 

Candidates must be Christian believers holding a Pentecostal/charismatic perspective and will be required to adhere to the University’s statement of faith and mission. 

No person shall be denied employment at Life Pacific University on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, except as may be permitted by law.