What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator Diversity and Inclusion position at Kalamazoo Valley Community College?
Posting Number:
201101395P
Job Title:
Program Coordinator Diversity and Inclusion
Location:
Unassigned or Multiple Locations
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full Time
Pay Rate:
Minimum starting rate of $43.889 per year. Starting rate is based on education and prior relevant experience beyond the minimum requirements.
Position Type:
Staff
Department:
Diversity & Inclusion
Job Summary:
Do you have a strong belief in community service? Do you believe that education is the key to personal and societal improvement? If so, please read on.
About Us
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, MI. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow, and thrive.
About the Opportunity
About Us
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, MI. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow, and thrive.
About the Opportunity
Kalamazoo Valley is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator for Diversity and Inclusion. The person in this role will have a history of demonstrating commitment to diversity and inclusion and will coordinate activities that promote diversity initiatives for the internal and external college community and in compliance with the college’s strategic plan. The program coordinator will be responsible for coordinating employee training and development, and performance management activities at the college. The individual in this position will also support the instructional mission of the institution and promote positive student and customer relations.
Specific responsibilities of this position include the following:
- Coordinate programming to increase awareness of various DEI initiatives based upon the direction and guidance of the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
- Identify trends and concerns of the college community and assist in developing appropriate responses by remaining current with recent literature and monitoring the climate of the college community.
- Collaborate with the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Human Resources, Instruction, and other college divisions in program development, design, implementation, and delivery.
- Develop and facilitate trainings while assessing the effectiveness of programming and making improvements as necessary.
- Identify, secure, and schedule subject matter experts to provide appropriate content on DEI strategies and initiatives as identified by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
- Assist with performing community outreach and building partnerships with external resources to provide programming and other services.
- Organize and plan activities designed to support initiatives related to diversity to improve and increase global and cultural competency within the campus community.
- Collaborate with other areas of the college to improve services to historically underrepresented and marginalized student communities.
- Actively participate in creating and fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging through targeted workshops, training, support groups, mentoring, and student programs.
- Work with Marketing to develop materials and promote services.
- Oversee use of social media for student engagement with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Assist in daily operations of the department.
- Perform administrative duties including drafting documents, scheduling, reporting, research, recordkeeping, and updating policies and procedures.
Skills and Knowledge Required
- Knowledge of trends within the context of diversity and inclusion
- Knowledge of and experience incorporating diversity and inclusion best practices
- Knowledge of marketing and program promotion strategies
- Skill in developing and maintaining records, files and data
- Skill in oral and written communications including presentations
- Skill in developing and sustaining relationships
- Skill in working as part of a team
- Skill in needs analysis and program development
- Skill in using MS Office and learning management systems
- Skill in providing quality customer service
- Skill in problem-solving
Minimum Qualifications:
Appropriate education, training, experience and talents are required. An example of this would be a bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
Physical Demands:
The ability to travel between Kalamazoo Valley campuses throughout Kalamazoo.
Work Hours:
Core business hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Posting Date
04/15/2025
Closing Date:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
- Apply online at jobs.kvcc.edu
- This position will remain posted until filled, however priority consideration will be given to applications received by April 29, 2025.
EEO Statement
As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive. Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.
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