Coordinator for Affinity & Cultural Spaces
- Employer
- James Madison University
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Oct 18, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Minority & Multicultural Affairs, Other Student Affairs
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated
and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful
lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with
ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the
city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington,
D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000,
Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the
Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public
institution with a growing national reputation for offering
experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive
environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body
includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate
students, with over 1000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and
technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate,
master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to
expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting
superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved
national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs,
focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and
innovative faculty research.
The Center for Multicultural Student Services (CMSS) within the Division of Student Affairs at James Madison University invites applications for the position of Coordinator for Affinity & Cultural Spaces. This position resides within the Division of Student Affairs.
Identity Based & Leadership
Programming: Reporting to the Associate Director for
Leadership, the Coordinator for Affinity & Cultural Spaces will
provide direction and leadership for the following culturally based
spaces: Black Student Lounge, Latinx Student Lounge, Asian American
and Pacific Islander Student Lounge and the Intersecting Lounge.
The Coordinator will determine vision, goals, policies, processes,
and procedures; recommend and assist in the implementation of goals
and objectives for the Cultural Spaces; work with the Graduate
Assistant for Student Leadership to provide additional support for
student organizations.
Administration: The coordinator
will plan, schedule, and facilitate meetings
for student participants in the Affinity & Cultural Spaces;
provide strategic direction and organizational leadership for all
aspects of the Affinity & Cultural Spaces. Duties include:
creating, maintaining and communicating Affinity & Cultural
Spaces’ hours; ensuring Affinity & Cultural Spaces are open and
inviting; ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all
students; establishing a system for inventory and ordering of
materials; leading assessment initiatives for continual improvement
of the Cultural Spaces.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: The
Coordinator will uplift Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in their
daily work and within their department. Centers their work around
the concepts of universal design and accessibility for all students
and sets clear and high expectations for all services, events, and
programming.
Outreach: The Coordinator will promote and coordinate specific activities within the Affinity & Cultural Spaces; prepare updated and relevant marketing materials in the spaces including related news releases, flyers, pamphlets, or brochures; represent the Affinity & Cultural Spaces and serve as liaison for any co-sponsored programming or events with other university departments and stakeholders; provide information and assistance to users of the Cultural Spaces.
Student Advocacy and Support: The Coordinator
will serve as an advocate and ally for the Affinity & Cultural
Spaces and campus community in the areas of intercultural education
and diversity; serve as a liaison to other departments within
Student Affairs and mandated reporting resources when needed; and
maintain close relationships with partners to best advocate for
students.
Required:
- A master’s degree in college student personnel administration or relevant field
- Knowledge of issues relating to historically underrepresented and marginalized communities
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, supervisory and organizational skills, along with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people
- Experience with student development and group facilitation
Preferred:
- 1-3 years experience working with diverse populations in a collegiate setting
- Experience with workshop facilitation and advising student organizations
- Knowledge of assessment as it relates to student learning and development
To apply go to https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/10386 or visit JobLink.jmu.edu and reference posting number F1730. Maximum Starting: $40,000.
James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
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