Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

The Program Coordinator supports the mission of the Multicultural Life and Diversity Office (MLDO) by developing, coordinating and facilitating educational programs, training initiatives, and dialogue opportunities that promote inclusive excellence, intercultural learning, belonging, and student success. The Program Coordinator collaborates with students, faculty, staff, residence life and housing, and campus partners to support engagement opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds and coordinates the Annual Student Conference on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and Social Justice. This position requires evening and weekend availability to support programs and events, as needed.

Major Responsibilities include:

• Annual Student Conference on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice
• Residence Life and Housing DEI Programming and Training
• Campus Education, Engagement, Outreach, and Representation
• Professional Development and Collaboration

Functional and Supervisory Relationships include:

• Reports to the Assistant Director of Multicultural Life and Diversity Office (MLDO)
• Collaborates across the university with other offices, departments, and student groups
• Collaborates with Residence Life and Housing staff
• Supervises a student employee/intern

Required Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience planning programs, providing student support services, facilitating training, or working with diverse populations

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Masters degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, social work, education or related field
• Experience working in higher education
• Experience planning large-scale events, conferences, or leadership programs
• Conversational or professional proficiency in a language other than English

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities include:

• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends, as needed
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational, project management, and event-planning skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate educational programs, workshops, training, and dialogue-based learning experiences
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs
• Knowledge of student development, identity development, intercultural learning, inclusive practices, and/or social justice education
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other technology platforms used for communication, data management, and program coordination

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