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Programming Scholar Coordinator

PROGRAMMING SCHOLAR COORDINATOR

Programming Scholar Coordinator - ssist in the planning, implementation & assessment of signature programs. Responsibilities can range from processing paperwork, independently coordinating events to co-presenting with professional staff.

  • Provide support to cultural clubs & organization & to provide support related to planning, implementing, publicizing, & evaluating events.
  • Partner with Graphic Designers to provide program & event information for the website, calendar, social media & newsletter
  • Assist in recruiting and organizing volunteers for programs & events
  • Compile tabling & outreach materials about programs & events in a timely manner
  • Manage, develop, and file assessment, & semester reports of all programming activities in collaboration with professional staff
  • Additional questions to be included with resume, cover letter & references:
  • What is your understanding of Social Justice?
  • What is your experience with event planning and/or staffing events? If possible, please provide examples.

The Office of Social Justice Initiatives & Identity Programs works to support many identities on our campus. With that in mind, we have four (4) emphasis areas that the Programming Scholar Coordinators can focus on:

  • Gender Equity
  • Racial/Ethnic Diversity
  • LGBTQ+
  • General Social Justice

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR ALL SCHOLAR COORDINATORS

In addition to the above responsibilities, all Scholar Coordinators are expected to provide the below support for the SJIIP office:

Administrative

  • Management of office email account & various correspondence, including the response to &/or forward messages appropriately
  • Documentation and referral of visitors who are in crisis or emergency situations
  • Complete & submit progress reports regarding task and project development in a timely manner
  • Complete, submit & maintain files associated with unit binders in a timely manner

Front Desk

  • Greet and intake visitors of office and retention centers, determine & track their needs, introduce them to center & office resources, programs & services, & community members, make appointments with professional staff as appropriate based on request or need.
  • Maintain confidentiality of visitors &/or clients & information related to requests for services &/or support as appropriate
  • Trainings, Staff Meetings & Engagement
  • Must complete Office of Social Justice Initiatives & Identity Programs Scholar Coordinator Training & unit specific training offered in August
  • Attend weekly 1 on 1’s & Social Justice Office team meetings
  • Must participate with & complete Social Justice Retreat, Queer Ally Program & Gender Expansive workshops

Office Hours

  • Complete 12 hours of work per week August 2020– May 2021
  • Six (6) hours must be completed in the center
  • The other six (6) hours can be utilized for meetings, tabling, programming, etc.
  • Complete other projects as assigned by professional staff
  • Maintain visible presence in the Multicultural Center, LGBTQ+ Pride Center, & the Black Cultural Resource Center during scheduled center office hours
  • Table at least 4 hours monthly

If you are interested in being a Programming Scholar Coordinator, we hire on an as needed basis so check back often or go to the Student Employment site to see if we are hiring.