What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator position at State University of New York, Cortland?
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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What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?
- Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
- Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
- SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.
- Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
- Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings
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
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Multicultural Life and Diversity Office (MLDO) and is expected to collaborate broadly across the institution with other offices, departments, and student groups. Within the MLDO, specific staff will take lead on projects but will work collaboratively to support one another in all that the office does. This position also supervises a student intern.
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
About the University
EEO Statement
The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.
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