University of Maryland, College Park Looking for Program Coordinator, Diversity Programming & Engagement Full Time

University of Maryland, College Park

Position Title: Program Coordinator, Diversity Programming & Engagement

Position
Number: #100020

CAMPUS/COLLEGE INFORMATION

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the
state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the
nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal
departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is
simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital
and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance
our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and
in the world.

THE POSITION SUMMARY

The Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) provides expertise and
leadership at the University of Maryland around equity, diversity and inclusion work. The following units are within ODI: ADA Compliance,
Bias Incidents & Support Services, Diversity Training & Education, LGBTQ+ Equity Center, Nyumburu Cultural Center, Office of Civil
Rights & Sexual Misconduct, Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education (OMSE), and TerrapinSTRONG.

Diversity Training and Education
(DTE) facilitates trainings, education, and programming related to equity, diversity, and inclusion to further the university’s
commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence. DTE also oversees the facilitation of the Words of Engagement Intergroup Dialogue
Program.

The program coordinator for Diversity Programming & Engagement will be a part of the DTE team charged with the delivery
of campus-wide and unit-specific efforts related to diversity programming and engagement. The program coordinator will be responsible for
conceptualizing, executing, and evaluating original diversity programming, as well as collaborating with other campus programming bodies
that oversee diversity programming efforts. This position will also partner with campus stakeholders to cultivate learning community
experiences that enhance faculty and staff capacity for effectively engaging across differences. Along with a network of diversity
programmers, this position will develop procedures for collecting information on campus-wide programs and contribute to developing the ODI
website as a hub for information and resources pertaining to diversity programming. This position will report directly to the director for
Diversity Training & Education.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION

• EDUCATION:
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• EXPERIENCE: Three (3)
  years’ experience developing and delivering campus-wide educational programs and learning community experiences pertaining to
  diversity or related subject matter in higher education, including one (1) years’ experience executing, marketing, and evaluating
  programming.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices
  around diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Working knowledge of traditional and modern training methods and techniques.
• Proficiency in Excel (e.g., graphs, pivots, linkages between tabs, macros).
• Excellent communication skills including writing,
  editing, speaking/facilitating and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate to advance user of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e.,
  Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access).
• Intermediate user of GSuite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to organize and interpret data
  and records on diversity issues.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion, tact, and confidentiality.
• Ability
  to work with a wide diversity of stakeholders (internal and external).
• Ability to work independently as well as under
  direction.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet responsibilities.
• Ability to assess training programs.

PREFERENCES:

• Successful experience leading teams and
  trainings.
• Passion for supporting marginalized and historically underrepresented student populations and community members.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.

COMPENSATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Salary range for
this position is low $60s to low $70s commensurate with experience. Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the
USA. No visa sponsorship is offered for this position.

APPLICATIONS, NOMINATIONS, VACCINE PROTOCOL, BACKGROUND CHECKS, AND
CONFIDENTIALITY

Interested individuals should submit an online application consisting of a letter of interest, resume, and
names with contact information for three (3) references to this secure website: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/109916

The best consideration date
for this position is August 19, 2023. Applications will continue to be received and reviewed until an appointment is made.

Offers of
employment are contingent on completion of a background check. A prior criminal conviction or convictions will not automatically disqualify
a finalist from employment in the position.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. The identity of applicants will be
kept confidential and references will not be contacted unless and until individuals reach the finalist stage of the search process and have
given consent.