University of Maine System (UMS)

Intercultural Student Engagement Liaison

University of Maine System (UMS)  •  Augusta, ME (Hybrid)  •  11 days ago
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Job Description

Intercultural Student Engagement Liaison - Summer/Fall 2026

The UMA Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services (OASIS) is seeking an Intercultural Student Engagement Liaison to support navigation of resources promoting engagement and success, and to support Student Life. The liaison works across departments to promote persistence among students of all backgrounds who may face challenges in the higher education environment. This position serves as the primary point of contact for OASIS and Student Life. In addition to supporting intentional engagement opportunities and organizing events, the liaison facilitates departmental purchases and contracts in collaboration with other departments. Anticipated start date for this position is July 6, 2026.

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Qualifications:

Required:

  • University degree or related combination of education and experience
  • Experience in intercultural environments

Preferred:

  • Record keeping and purchasing experience
  • Experience in a university student services setting

Skills:

  • Organizational abilities
  • Ability to plan and execute community events, some at a large scale
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to provide exemplary customer service
  • Ability to interpret and explain university and federal regulations and policies
  • Adept at working in multicultural environments
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities
  • Ability to successfully maintain confidentiality

Salary: The hiring salary is in the mid-40s to low 50s range, is commensurate with education and experience, and will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion.

Benefits: UMA offers a wide range of benefits including tuition benefits for employee and dependents, comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, short term and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. The University of Maine System is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

  • A cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications
  • A resume/curriculum vitae
  • Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references. One of the references must be a recent supervisor.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after 6/9/26, will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

About the University

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs. UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.

UMA serves a mix of traditional and non-traditional students and offers a wide array of liberal arts and professional programs leading to certificates, and associate and baccalaureate degrees. Programs are delivered on campus, online, and using a network of University centers and sites across the state and internationally. Classes can be taught through the following modalities: in-person, online, distance synchronous, hyflex, and hybrid/blended.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/

Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report

About the University of Maine System

The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS and the state of Maine.

Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website

University of Maine System (UMS)

About University of Maine System (UMS)

The University of Maine System (UMS) is the state’s largest driver of educational attainment and economic development. In the past two decades, the System has awarded 106,362 degrees and spurred and strengthened thousands of small Maine businesses through world-class research and development.

Established in 1968, UMS unites the state’s distinctive public universities including the R1 University of Maine and its regional campus the University of Maine at Machias, the University of Maine at Augusta, the University of Maine at Farmington, the University of Maine at Fort Kent, the University of Maine at Presque Isle, the University of Southern Maine and the University of Maine School of Law, as well as the University of Maine Graduate and Professional Center.

The System serves more than 30,000 students annually and its tripartite education, research and service mission is made possible by the efforts of some 5,000 faculty and staff. Despite demographic declines in the state and region, over the last five years the System has increased the number of high school students annually earning free university credit by 32%, rapidly expanded high-quality online education, grown graduate enrollment by 22%, and launched innovative adult degree completion initiatives to advance economic mobility and meet state workforce needs. Maine’s public universities continue to be a national leader in advancing college affordability and access and reducing student debt. Listed in-state tuition and fees at UMaine are the lowest of any New England flagship and Pell-eligible Maine students can attend four of the System’s small universities without paying out-of-pocket for tuition and fees.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Bangor, ME
Year Founded
1968
Website
maine.edu
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