West Virginia University Looking for Diversity Outreach Coordinator – Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Full Time

Description 

The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at West Virginia University is seeking applications for the position of Diversity Outreach Coordinator.

About the Opportunity

As the Diversity Outreach Coordinator, you will be responsible for assisting the Director of Diversity Initiatives and Community Engagement (DICE) in creating a sustainable environment that will attract, and is inclusive and supportive for, underrepresented faculty, staff and students.

You will serve as a liaison between the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DDEI) and the university, the local community, West Virginia and others regarding diversity efforts and initiatives.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

(for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)

What you’ll do:

Program Development and Management

• Create and develop programmatic and training content and materials for selected workshops in consultation with the Vice President (VP), the Director of DICE and others.
• Lead, coordinate, and/or provide organizational support for diversity initiatives implemented by the DICE Team and the VP. 
• Develop and implement, in conjunction with the Event Coordinator, yearly calendar of events and activities aimed at increasing recruitment and retention of underrepresented students including, but are not exclusive to celebration of special dates among Native Americans, Asian-Americans, Hispanic and Latinx-Americans, African-Americans, individuals with disabilities, veterans, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and international students. 
• Coordinate, facilitate and provide organizational support as needed for various activities, including but not limited to: Diversity Week, the Colloquium for Aspiring Underrepresented Doctoral Candidates, Multicultural Graduation, the Chancellor’s Scholars Regalement, Diversity Ambassadors, etc.
• Serve as the project manager on assignments as assigned by the VP. 
• Contribute to reports and the DDEI annual report documents.

Community Outreach

• Serve as a liaison between the DDEI and units which support retention and success of students from underrepresented groups. 
• Serve as liaison for DDEI at New Student Orientation and other events with the aim of recruiting new students for DDEI programs. 
• Serve as point person for individual students or student organizations, fostering a strong connection and partnership between these students/groups and the DDEI. 
• Represent the DDEI in recruitment events both on and off campus. 
• In collaboration with recruiting units, set goals and measure progress. 
• Support and strengthen programs and existing efforts at improving success rates of underrepresented students. 
• Propose and implement additional strategies and contacts for recruiting and retaining underrepresented students. 
• Assist the Communication Coordinator in the management of the DDEI website, DDEI social media accounts, and DDEI Listservs to ensure timely and accurate information is available. 
• Manage the [email protected] email account

Supervision of Student Workers, GA’s, Interns, and Diversity Ambassadors

• Assign tasks to students who may work with this unit
• Review and approve (if accurate) student workers time card. 
• Select, train and supervise student workers at the DDEI.
• Provide evaluation report of the work provided by student workers, including performance appraisals and goal setting. 
• Conduct benchmarking research for the DDEI on Best Practices and work with GA’s and capstone groups to oversee work. 
• Manage Diversity Ambassador Program for the DDEI. Diversity Ambassadors work with different campus programs and events.

Grant Administration/Chancellor’s Scholar Program

• Apply for all the grant opportunities provided by the Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC), research other grant-funding opportunities, and draft grant proposals targeted at achieving the DDEI’s goals. 
• Develop and track budget for grants as well as manage the Chancellor ‘s Scholar budget under the direction of the VP. 
• Maintain files for students within the program including applications, renewal forms, budgetary requests and other confidential information. 
• Arrange individual meetings through the year to update progress to assure they are on track toward their doctorate goals and complying with award criteria. 
• Monitor merit awards for those within the Chancellor Scholar program for the academic year including reaching out to Scholars prior to Financial Aid deadlines and submitting merits as needed. 
• Submit annual report to the HEPC.

Some travel may be required to on-campus and off-campus events and may require working nights and weekends with short notice.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, public administration, or related field An equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities at an excellent level.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience involving: 
  • Working with community-based organizations
  • Plan, organize and implement programming
  • Administrative and/or management of higher education programming.
  • Directly related experience with emphasis in a university setting.
  • Microsoft office applications
• Knowledge and understanding of diversity issues in general and within higher education.
• Ability to:
  • research information and analyze data to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations and plans of action.
  • communicate ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
  • establish and maintain effective working relationships and to deal tactfully with departments, organizational units, related programs, community volunteers, external agencies, students (both prospective and current), and their parents.
  • work cooperatively, collaboratively and effectively with all types of people and diverse groups.
  • effectively lead presentations and meetings for the purposes of training or reporting both internally and externally.
  • adapt to a fluid events schedule.
  • accomplish projects, solve problems, and be proactive with minimal supervision.
  • carry out the mission, goals, policies, and procedures of the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Requirements

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Valid driver’s license

About WVU

At West Virginia University, we pride ourselves on a tireless endeavor for achievement. We are home to some of the most passionate, innovative minds in the country who push their limits for the sake of progress, constantly moving the world forward. Our students, faculty and staff make this institution one of the best out there, and we are proud to stand as one voice, one university, one WVU. Find out more about your opportunities as a Mountaineer at https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff and students, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Job Posting: Mar 25, 2022

Posting Classification: Non-Classified

Exemption Status: Exempt

Benefits Eligible: Yes