• Program Coordinator

    SUNY Cortland (Cortland, NY)


    Position Summary:

    This full-time, full-year professional position coordinates and facilitates programming, training and dialogue on topics of diversity, equity and inclusion in the residential halls and coordinates the Annual Student Conference on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice. This position also provides direct student support related to educating the campus about diversity and inclusion and supports underrepresented students on campus. This position requires working nights and weekends as needed.

     

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    Major Responsibilities:

    Annual Student Conference on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice

     

    + Co-chair the planning committee for the Annual Student Conference on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice with student co-chair, including administration of the conference

    + Supervise student intern serving as the co-chair for the conference committee by meeting regularly with intern to support and follow up on their tasks, complete internship paperwork, and evaluate intern performance and contribution

     

    Residence Life and Housing DEI Programming and Training

     

    + Work collaboratively with Residence Life and Housing professional and student staff to plan, create and facilitate programming in the residence halls

    + Coordinate and facilitate the training provided by the MLDO for Resident Assistants

    + Coordinate and facilitate the training provided by the MLDO for the professional Residence Life and Housing staff

    + Advise Residence Life and Housing staff on diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice related matters in the residence halls

     

    Programming and Workshops

     

    + Assist with planning, scheduling, assessing and facilitating programs and workshops for students, faculty and staff working collaboratively in support of the MLDO mission

     

    Public Relations and Promotion

     

    + Assist Assistant Director in coordinating social media initiatives

    + Assist with facilitating COR 101 presentations and ally development workshops with other MLDO staff and volunteers

    + Attend and support student programming, including evening and weekend programs such as the Voice Office events, late night events, Diversity Conference, trips, meetings and events hosted by student organizations

     

    Service to Campus Community

     

    + Serve on committees, councils or working groups where representation of MLDO is important to help serve students of historically marginalized populations

     

    Professional Development and Collaboration

     

    + Keep up on student affairs and higher education trends that relate to diversity, equity, and inclusion

    + Attend professional development opportunities as resources allow

    + Build relationships with on-campus and off-campus stakeholders

    Required Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree required by time of appointment

    + Experience working with and supporting underrepresented student populations

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience working in higher education and student development.

    + Conversational fluency in a language other than English