What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator for Multicultural Education and Resource Center - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts position at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?
Location: North Adams, MA Category: Administrative Posted On: Wed Mar 19 2025 Job Description:
The Coordinator for Multicultural Programming collaborates with the Office of Institutional Equity and Belonging to implement initiatives that foster campus engagement in social justice, cultural identity, equity, and inclusion. This role emphasizes the visibility and support of ALANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Native American, and other communities of Color), student organizations and the Multicultural Education Resource Center (MERC). The Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing programming efforts tailored to the unique needs of historically marginalized communities, focusing on mentorship, leadership development, and inclusive excellence.
Develop and implement mentorship programs designed to enhance the retention and success of all students, students of color, LGBTQIA students, neurodivergent students, and international students.
Serve as the advisor to ALANA-designated student organizations, providing mentorship and supporting their organizational development and event programming.
Oversee the daily operations of the Multicultural Education Resource Center, including managing resources, supervising student staff, and maintaining a welcoming and supportive environment for all students.
Coordinate and implement signature events and initiatives such as Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Native American Heritage Month, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to promote cultural awareness and celebrate diversity.
Collaborate with the Director of Residence Life to develop DEIJ-focused programming and engagement opportunities within residential communities, including living-learning communities and themed housing.
Advocate for the needs and rights of all students, including marginalized communities, with a primary focus on student groups.
Partner with campus stakeholders to design and implement programs that increase visibility and understanding of historically underrepresented populations.
Hire, train, and evaluate student staff, ensuring their professional growth and effectiveness in supporting the MERC's mission.
Serve as a member of the Professional Staff Member (PSM) On-Call duty rotation for Residence Life & Housing, for emergency assistance and crisis intervention and attend weekly Residence Life meetings
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed in the scope of related work duties.??
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required, Masters preferred.
Direct experience developing and implementing programs that support ALANA students from an intersectional framework.
Knowledge and advocacy experience relative to concerns and issues of marginalized people and the intersections of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identification.
Ability to reflect and share lived experiences in learning environments to model educational skills such as vulnerability, empathy, self-reflection, emotional awareness, and on-going learning.
Demonstrated experience in, and an ongoing commitment to, working effectively with and providing programing and education related to marginalized communities: including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, underrepresented religious groups; new immigrant populations; people with disabilities and disabled communities; women; LGBTQIA .
Evidence of ability to develop, coordinate and manage programs with strong budget skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse campus community members, including students, faculty, staff, and administration.
Must be able to manage multiple projects at various levels of completion, with the ability to work independently as well as within a diverse team.
Must be able to reside in campus housing as part of their participation in the on-call duty rotation.
Demonstrated ability to manage difficult situations.
Ability to use computer software including Microsoft Office, desktop publishing, social media and website management.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule to accommodate supervision of evening and weekend programs as needed
Ability to work as part of the on-call rotation with Residence Life and attend weekly Residence life Staff meetings.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Direct experience advising student organizations and working with multicultural resource centers.
Evidence of successful collaboration with institutional and community partners to promote equity and inclusion.
Commitment to personal and professional development in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice work.
Previous experience working in Housing and Residence Life.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, temporary, grant-funded, benefited position in the APA bargaining unit. The salary range for this position is $40,000-$45,000 per year and includes housing on campus.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Liz Frost
Interim Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Titleix@mcla.edu
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
OCR.Boston@ed.gov
The Coordinator for Multicultural Programming collaborates with the Office of Institutional Equity and Belonging to implement initiatives that foster campus engagement in social justice, cultural identity, equity, and inclusion. This role emphasizes the visibility and support of ALANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Native American, and other communities of Color), student organizations and the Multicultural Education Resource Center (MERC). The Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing programming efforts tailored to the unique needs of historically marginalized communities, focusing on mentorship, leadership development, and inclusive excellence.
Develop and implement mentorship programs designed to enhance the retention and success of all students, students of color, LGBTQIA students, neurodivergent students, and international students.
Serve as the advisor to ALANA-designated student organizations, providing mentorship and supporting their organizational development and event programming.
Oversee the daily operations of the Multicultural Education Resource Center, including managing resources, supervising student staff, and maintaining a welcoming and supportive environment for all students.
Coordinate and implement signature events and initiatives such as Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Native American Heritage Month, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to promote cultural awareness and celebrate diversity.
Collaborate with the Director of Residence Life to develop DEIJ-focused programming and engagement opportunities within residential communities, including living-learning communities and themed housing.
Advocate for the needs and rights of all students, including marginalized communities, with a primary focus on student groups.
Partner with campus stakeholders to design and implement programs that increase visibility and understanding of historically underrepresented populations.
Hire, train, and evaluate student staff, ensuring their professional growth and effectiveness in supporting the MERC's mission.
Serve as a member of the Professional Staff Member (PSM) On-Call duty rotation for Residence Life & Housing, for emergency assistance and crisis intervention and attend weekly Residence Life meetings
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed in the scope of related work duties.??
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required, Masters preferred.
Direct experience developing and implementing programs that support ALANA students from an intersectional framework.
Knowledge and advocacy experience relative to concerns and issues of marginalized people and the intersections of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identification.
Ability to reflect and share lived experiences in learning environments to model educational skills such as vulnerability, empathy, self-reflection, emotional awareness, and on-going learning.
Demonstrated experience in, and an ongoing commitment to, working effectively with and providing programing and education related to marginalized communities: including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, underrepresented religious groups; new immigrant populations; people with disabilities and disabled communities; women; LGBTQIA .
Evidence of ability to develop, coordinate and manage programs with strong budget skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse campus community members, including students, faculty, staff, and administration.
Must be able to manage multiple projects at various levels of completion, with the ability to work independently as well as within a diverse team.
Must be able to reside in campus housing as part of their participation in the on-call duty rotation.
Demonstrated ability to manage difficult situations.
Ability to use computer software including Microsoft Office, desktop publishing, social media and website management.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule to accommodate supervision of evening and weekend programs as needed
Ability to work as part of the on-call rotation with Residence Life and attend weekly Residence life Staff meetings.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Direct experience advising student organizations and working with multicultural resource centers.
Evidence of successful collaboration with institutional and community partners to promote equity and inclusion.
Commitment to personal and professional development in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice work.
Previous experience working in Housing and Residence Life.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, temporary, grant-funded, benefited position in the APA bargaining unit. The salary range for this position is $40,000-$45,000 per year and includes housing on campus.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Liz Frost
Interim Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Titleix@mcla.edu
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
OCR.Boston@ed.gov
Salary : $40,000 - $45,000
