Program Manager I, MOSAIC

About the role

The Multicultural Office for Student Affinity Inclusion & Community (MOSAIC) falls under the Student Affairs division. MOSAIC aims to provide an inclusive environment that fosters cultural and social awareness among the Aims student population. The MOSAIC will strive to create opportunities for shared community and belonging among all Aims Community College students through intentional programming and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a knowledge of key theories related to belonging and student departure.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of various DEIJ-related topics and concepts.
• Design, implement, and execute culturally responsive programming and/or events for all students.
• Develop and execute efforts to engage all historically underserved and underrepresented students, including, but not limited to: racial/ethnic minorities, adult/non-traditional learners, first-generation college students, LGBTQ+ students, migrant students, neurodivergent students, student parents, student veterans and their families, and undocumented students.
• Serve as department representative on various committees, divisions, and institutional initiatives as assigned.
• Research, educate, assess, and synthesize information related to belonging, community building, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice issues to enhance best practices for student programming, engagements, and events.
• Administer all aspects of student programming, event management, engagements, and official functions related to the objectives of the MOSAIC, such as training and workshops for students that prepare them to engage in the Aims community and greater community.
• Develop and maintain communication plans to students, faculty, advisors, and the college community related to MOSAIC programming.
• Undertake a variety of efforts to raise visibility of the MOSAIC and increase student participation in activities.
• Hire, train, support, evaluate, and supervise student staff within the Multicultural Office for Student Affinity Inclusion & Community (MOSAIC).
• Support the mission of the MOSAIC in accordance with the purpose, mission, and vision of Aims Community College.
• Works closely with the Director and the additional Program Manager to continuously incorporate best practices and ensure consistency among supervisors.
• Chaperone students’ travel when necessary.
• Supporting Student-Led Events
• Supporting The Seeds Leadership Program
• Department Support

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Higher Education, or another related field; plus, one (1) year of related work experience.
• OR Associate's Degree plus three (3) years of related work experience.
• OR An equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• This position requires the use of a company vehicle for business travel. The selected candidate must successfully pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Experience in student services or a customer service-related environment.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills necessary to interact with the general public, sensitive to the needs and concerns of diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications

Other Duties as Assigned

Skills

• Knowledge of key theories related to belonging and student departure.
• Knowledge of various DEIJ-related topics and concepts.
• Ability to design, implement, and execute culturally responsive programming and/or events for all students.
• Ability to engage all historically underserved and underrepresented students.
• Ability to research, educate, assess, and synthesize information related to belonging, community building, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice issues.
• Ability to administer all aspects of student programming, event management, engagements, and official functions related to the objectives of the MOSAIC.
• Ability to undertake a variety of efforts to raise visibility of the MOSAIC and increase student participation in activities.
• Ability to hire, train, support, evaluate, and supervise student staff within the Multicultural Office for Student Affinity Inclusion & Community (MOSAIC).
• Ability to support the mission of the MOSAIC in accordance with the purpose, mission, and vision of Aims Community College.
• Ability to works closely with the Director and the additional Program Manager to continuously incorporate best practices and ensure consistency among supervisors.
• Ability to chaperone students’ travel when necessary.
• Ability to support Student-Led Events.
• Ability to support The Seeds Leadership Program.
• Ability to respond to a variety of basic questions from students and the college community.
• Ability to follow state and federal laws related to data retention of student records.
• Ability to monitor and ensure compliance with legislative requirements such as FERPA.
• Ability to assist with special projects as assigned by the MOSAIC Director.
• Ability to serve on department, division, and institutional committees as assigned by the Director of the MOSAIC to enhance all students' experiences.
• Ability to collect and maintain accurate information and resources included for HLC evidence and MOSAIC web page management.

Benefits

• Included with Aims Full-time Employment is a generous package of Benefits, most are listed below:

• 100% employer provided medical & dental coverage employees (employee only option)
• 85% employer provided medical & dental coverage for employee's spouse and/or family
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Staff Annual Leave (minimum accrual of 15 days) & Sick (minimum accrual of 12 days)
• 17 paid holidays and 3 personal days each year
• Summer schedule: 4-day work week - Fridays Off
• Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums
• Tuition waiver & reimbursement for employees
• Tuition waiver for dependents
• PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits)
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Free parking on all campuses

Pay

Minimum Hiring Annual Salary $52,612.00
Maximum Hiring Annual Salary $56,821.00

To attain the maximum annual salary, employee must meet all minimum qualifications plus: 5 (five) years of additional applicable work experience and/or degrees higher than minimum qualification degree. Degrees higher than the minimum qualification degree can be used in combination with additional work experience.