Coordinator, Diversity and Student Engagement

Primary Purpose

Under the direction of the Director of Diversity and Student Engagement, ensures humanistic, diverse, equitable, and inclusive student life programming by creating, implementing and assessing a robust student life and co-curricular student experience through campus activities and events, campus-community engagement and enrichment, and student leadership development.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways sociocultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socioeconomic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Essential Functions

• Develops and fosters relationships with student leaders and student lead organizations.
• Coordinate student elections and other student appointed activities.
• Advise student government/class leaders and organizations; promote, facilitate, and coordinate program and activity development for students, organizations, clubs, committees, events and activities including but not limited to Associated Student Body, organized dentistry groups, clubs, fraternities and study clubs.
• Develop and coordinate large-scale student events including, but not limited to Matriculation Week, class retreats and student leadership / administration leadership dinner.
• Advises current and incoming students on leadership, student life, student resources, including student leadership, health, wellness, housing, travel and reimbursement information.
• Manage student life social media campaigns, strategies and initiatives; oversee day-to-day management of Student Life social media platforms.
• Disburse student support resources and provide advice and direction in times of student crisis response and intervention in collaboration with the dental school administration, Student Life and Counseling and Psychological Services; inform and update appropriate administrators of emergency student-related situations.
• Develop and distribute online surveys for diversity, equity, and inclusion, student events, orientations, retreats, programming and activities.
• Prepare and analyze reports, proposals, and presentations related to diversity and student engagement initiatives.
• Research latest innovations in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB); gather data and provide recommendations on programs, initiatives, processes, and procedures.
• Coordinate planning and implementation of DEIB initiatives, events, and programming to advance DEIB goals and objectives.
• Assist in development of DEIB training programs; facilitate training and dialogues.
• Develop department reports, presentations, materials and other communications.
• Coordinate student travel to local, regional and national conferences.
• Process vouchers, authorization for payment forms, reimbursements, requisitions, purchase orders, and other administrative forms.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Diversity and Student Engagement.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Higher education procedures and protocols.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Office methods and procedures.
• Principles of business letter and reporting writing.
• Customer service principles and practices.
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum three years of experience working in an administrative support or student services role.
  
  

Education

• High School diploma.
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Position is full-time, 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week.
• Requires occasional weekend or evening assignments, on and off-site.
• May involve some in-and out-of-state travel.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Student services policies and procedures in a graduate program.
• Electronic calendar, Canvas, Banner, Qualtrics, EMS, and WebAdMIT are highly desirable.
• Social Media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn.
  
  

Experience:

• Working in a higher education institution.
• Public speaking including delivering presentations and facilitating panel discussions.
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in organizational leadership, higher education or a relatable field.
  
  

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively and foster relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Effectively manage multiple projects and assignments and meet deadlines.
• Respond to last minute changes appropriately and professionally.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Compose/edit professional business letters and reports.
• Organize assignments and set priorities.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Project a professional, helpful, and caring demeanor.
• Provide excellent customer service to all constituencies.
  
  

Other:

• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work performed is primarily general office/administrative with frequent use of computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone.
• Frequent walking, standing, carrying of materials, and assistance with event set-up.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs should be anticipated.
  
  

Hiring Range: 32.66 per hour

Background Check Statement

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/29659

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.

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