Student Transitions and Mentoring Program Coordinator
US-NJ-Princeton
Job ID: 2023-17008
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Administrative Support
Princeton University
Overview
The Carl A. Fields Center is Princeton
University's unique cultural Center. At the Fields Center, diverse
perspectives and experiences of race, class, gender, and
intersections are supported, challenged, questioned, and answered.
Under the direction of the Director, the coordinator provides
extensive programming, outreach, and education on campus; assists
students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members who use the
Center; assists in advising student organizations; supervises
student employees and volunteers; assists with daily operations of
the Center; makes referrals, and helps maintain the Center's 24,800
square foot facility with distinct programming spaces.
Responsibilities
Programming
Design, coordinate, and deliver educational, cultural, and
social workshops and events which focus on diversity, inclusion,
and social justice programming
Developing publicity and program materials
Help to evaluate programs, assisting the Director in conducting
programmatic need assessments and strategic planning
Working collaboratively with the Director to develop the annual
programming objectives
Working with colleagues across campus and community partners on
joint programmatic initiatives
Create a printed and online calendar each semester
Oversee academic, social, and cultural programs and services
that promote the success of students of color and other
underrepresented populations on campus
Develop diversity, inclusion, and social justice workshops,
including learning outcomes and assessment components
Manage an annual budget and monitor budget expenditures
Orientation and Cultural
Graduations
Design, coordinate and deliver campus-wide celebratory events
including, but not limited to, Pan-African, Latinx graduation,
Native & Indigenous, MENA, and APIDA graduation ceremonies
Serve as the primary coordinator of orientation and welcome
back events
Student Leadership Development and
Support
Oversee and coordinate the Princeton University Peer Mentoring
Program (PUMP)
Design and implement a curriculum and development plan for
PUMP
Produce regular reports, statistics, and assessment data
related to PUMP to make data-informed decisions
Support the PUMP program in engaging with faculty and staff to
create mentor relationships, particularly for first-year students
of color.
Expand PUMP to advance the needs and initiatives, and practices
that support an increased sense of belonging for BIPOC and other
underrepresented Princeton students
Assist the Assistant Director in all aspects of leadership
development programs such as the Cultural Leaders' Summits and
Social Justice Training Retreats
Development and execution of training and workshops related to
diversity and social justice education
Assist with developing assessment measures for training and
workshops
Assist with the development and structure of the Wellness
Wednesdays programming
Assist graduate and undergraduate student leaders with event
planning and program development
Support recognized cultural student organizations in
collaboration with the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate students
through funding and advising needs
Administrative & Office
Oversight
Serve as the first point of contact for students, staff, and
faculty hosting programs and services at the Center
Create a welcoming atmosphere for those who come to the Center,
advising people on resources, assisting visitors and answering
phones, checking office voicemail and email, and maintaining office
social media and online presence
Assist in the management of the facility
Oversee the space reservation process, maintenance requests,
and troubleshooting around facilities issues
Prepare budgets, monitor expenditures, and complete all
paperwork promptly for all programs assigned, and ensures proper
maintenance of records
Work in close collaboration with the Director to develop the
Center's budget and be responsible for providing periodic budget
reports and ensuring that expenses are monitored and remain on
track
Develop a strong working knowledge of the University financial
systems (Prime and Concur) and participating in periodic training
updates
Supervise student employees by training them in office policies
and procedures, task delegation, and project oversight
Participate in and support general campus initiatives and
departmental, divisional, and institutional goal-setting,
committees, and special projects
Additional duties as assigned
Outreach & Resource
Development
Support and advise the university community, student groups
seeking to collaborate with the Center,
Assists with outreach to further the Carl Fields Center mission
and vision
Maintain outreach to students via social networking sites,
community engagement, etc.
Manage the oversight of the development and updating of the
official website and other online resources is part of this
position
Oversee resource development for programs, training and general
use, and production of office publications
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with at least 23 years of related
experience
Ability to work some evenings and weekends for programming
above and beyond regular business hours
Organizational ability to manage the daily operations of a
large-scale, high-use programming center
Strong fiscal management experience
Excellent communication skills and the ability to express ideas
clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
Experience with creative educational program development,
including program planning, implementation, and assessment
Strong group facilitation skills
Demonstrated ability and strong interpersonal skills to work in
a social justice-oriented office with individuals and groups with a
wide array of backgrounds, identities, life experiences, and
communication styles
Ability to take the initiative and work independently with good
judgment
Ability to work as a contributing member in a team-oriented
environment. Including being part of an office unit as well as
collaborating with colleagues and partners outside of the
university
Must be proficient in word processing and spreadsheets,
internet and email, and the web and graphic design software
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration, College
Student Personnel, Counseling, or other related field preferred
with 3-5 years of related professional experience
Experience working with college students in a university
setting
Professional experience working with multicultural and social
justice education, particularly in the areas of race, ethnicity,
nationality, class, disability, religion, sexuality, and
gender
Experience with creative educational program development,
including program planning, implementation, and assessment
Experience giving presentations and conducting training
programs
Experience with facilities management
Knowledge and or experience with online reservation systems
such as Event Management System (EMS)
Experience providing logistical and technical assistance with
programs and events
Ability to concentrate in an open workspace in a busy office
environment, pay close attention to detail and prioritize tasks
under intermittent interruption
Ability to juggle many different projects simultaneously, with
consistent accuracy, thoroughness, and timeliness
Princeton University is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and
all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,
disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
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