Inclusion and Community Coordinator

About the role

The University of Redlands seeks an Inclusion and Community Coordinator to lead the Office of Inclusion and Community (OIC) in advancing a community culture of belonging, education, and dialogue across difference. The Coordinator will support campuswide initiatives and programs serving and preparing first-generation, high-need, and underrepresented student populations.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of inclusive programming to advance community belonging, education, training, celebration, and dialogue across difference, and constructive student engagement.
• Expand utilization and welcoming atmosphere of OIC Centers (Multicultural Center, The Bridge, Pride Center, and Center for Gender Justice).
• Establish inclusive OIC Centers calendar of cultural, identity, and heritage celebrations, and support coordination of OIC-led or supported signature events and programs.
• Partner with student diversity-led clubs and organizations, Student Campus Life, all Student Affairs departments, and campus partners to establish one student-centered programming and educational opportunities (e.g., workshops) calendar, integrating OIC Center signature events and programs, track, and assess student engagement.
• Aid in coordinating the pre-orientation Summer Bridge program(s) to assist with transition to college.
• Serve as a resource for students, faculty, and staff on issues related to belonging, community, and identity.
• Partnership with Residence Life and Housing in supporting a Bridge/Step living learning community.
• Regularly attend the Student Diversity-Led club and organization meetings, providing advising, mentorship, leadership development, training, programming support, and celebrating student community impact.
• Partner with Student Success Center on initiatives and programs (e.g., study hall jam, embedded tutoring in Multicultural Center) and connection pathways to other resources.
• Assist with coordinating I'm Going to College (IGTC) which is a group tour designed to introduce K-8 students to the benefits of a college education.
• Assist with coordinating affinity group graduation recognition ceremonies.
• Establish partnerships and programming to encourage academic success, career preparedness, and wellbeing.
• Manage student records consistent with the Family Rights and Privacy Act and serve as a Responsible Employee.
• Maintain a presence and serve as a resource to students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide supervision for undergraduate student employees, undergraduate student leaders, volunteers, and formulate individual performance and professional development goals aligned with the department’s mission and strategic plan.
• Support division of Student Affairs and/or institutional initiatives, committees, and/or signature events/programs as needed (e.g., New Student Orientation, Admitted Students Day, Bulldog Beginnings, LiveWell Bulldogs Fair).
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible technical, analytical, or administrative experience.
• Preferred: Experience or knowledge of working with grant projects, programs, or initiatives, or other programs for historically underserved and underrepresented students or communities.
• Fluency (read, write, and communicate orally in English with high levels of/cross-cultural competency).
• Experience working with underserved student populations.
• Experience managing student employees or volunteers.
• Experience working with students.

Skills

• Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and promoting social justice on campus and beyond.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students coming to the university, including those with physical and/or learning disabilities.
• Understanding of best practices and strategies for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion on college campuses, preferably at a Minority Serving or specifically a Hispanic Serving Institution.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups.
• Communicate effectively and follow instructions, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data related to campus climate and diversity initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage high volume of electronic communication, prepare reports and spreadsheets, and create presentations.
• Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.
• Ability to foster strong, positive relationships and align both internal and external resources to achieve university objectives.
• Ability to exercise discretion and work with confidentiality.

Benefits

Commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

Pay

Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification.

Schedule

Full-time (40 Hours)