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Pennsylvania State University Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Coordinator in Middletown, Pennsylvania
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State Harrisburg, a comprehensive College of Penn State University, is excited to welcome applications and nominations for the position of Coordinator of Student Diversity, Equity Inclusion & Belonging for Student Affairs. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Student Engagement, the Coordinator of Student Diversity, Equity Inclusion & Belonging is a leadership position responsible for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
This position develops, implements, and monitors programs, and events that assist in the engagement, academic success, and retention of minoritized students, and offers guidance and support to these populations. This position will support retention initiatives for underrepresented, underserved, and 1st generation student populations. This Student Engagement coordinator will embrace the critical role of diversity, equity, and inclusion by delivering co-curricular experiences, building a positive campus community, and supporting student success.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide leadership, development, and support for student programming and activities that enhance diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging across campus.
Supervision and leadership of PT staff and student workers.
Partner with the Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and appropriate administrative units within the college and across the university to develop and advance DEIB initiatives.
Oversee the Oliver LaGrone Cultural Center and supervise student employees serving that center.
Lead the Multicultural Academic Enhancement Program and the Students of Color Graduation Celebration.
Facilitate and provide training to students and the campus community on applicable diversity, social justice, and cultural competency programs.
Participate in College and University-wide committees and task forces.
This position will have the opportunity to leverage the college’s resources to advance our strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within Student Affairs. Just as we are committed to being a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to being a diverse working community. As a community, we endeavor to be a mixture of cultural backgrounds, life experiences, individual perspectives, and numerous other characteristics that add variety and vitality to the workplace. The administration, faculty, and staff of Penn State Harrisburg take pride in the fact that we are one of the most diverse and inclusive campuses of Penn State University, and we are deeply committed to supporting a culturally, ethnically, and racially inclusive environment.
Typical Education and Experience:
2+ years related experience
Master’s Degree or higher
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in diversity, equity and inclusion work
Record of excellence and experience in building, delivering, and advancing institutional DEI programs and activities
Experience in advising and counseling student and student organizations
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Skill in working collaboratively with others and in developing professional networks
Experience in communicating with various stakeholders and presenting to large groups in various forums
Ability to support the college’s broad range of activities and initiatives
This position requires the successful completion of standard background checks in accordance with University policies.
Penn State Harrisburg is located in Middletown, near the city of Harrisburg, the state capital of Pennsylvania. The college is easily accessible via interstate and rail routes from Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and New York, and Harrisburg International Airport is located within minutes from campus. The college is the largest and most comprehensive of Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses. An undergraduate college and graduate school, Penn State Harrisburg offers more than 75 associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs and is the only campus, along with University Park, to offer programs from the associate to doctoral levels. The college also offers the first two years of study leading to more than 160 baccalaureate majors offered throughout Penn State. At the transfer level, Penn State Harrisburg serves students from all Penn State campuses and from community colleges and other accredited colleges and universities. The college enrolls 5,000 students in residence. Reputation is Penn State Harrisburg’s hallmark – nationally accredited programs, award-winning faculty, and the resources of a world-class research university. We are Penn State in the Capital Region. The college’s academic units are divided into five schools: Behavioral Sciences and Education; Business Administration; Humanities; Public Affairs; and Science, Engineering, and Technology. The college employs approximately 500 full-time faculty and staff, and roughly 500 part-time employees to carry out its mission to be a premier college of The Pennsylvania State University. To learn more about the college please visit http://harrisburg.psu.edu (http://http/harrisburg.psu.edu) .
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$51,000.00 - $74,000.00
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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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