Engaged Pluralism Initiative Program Associate

Vassar College

Engaged Pluralism Initiative Program Associate

Department: Engaged Pluralism Initiative
Duration of Position: Temporary
Work Schedule:
Employee Type: Administrator
Posting Date:
Union Representation: Not Applicable
Posting Number: AS148P
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About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar is deeply committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, diversity and inclusiveness. Vassar seeks to create a pluralistic community for all staff, faculty and students. Vassar College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer, and applications from women, individuals with disabilities and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.  Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus. Note: Vassar College has a universal vaccination policy requiring a COVID-19 vaccination for all employees except for those exempt for medical or religious reasons.

Position Summary and Responsibilities
A key task for Vassar College today is to move beyond an emphasis on diversity and access to a focus on inclusion, belonging, and community transformation. A recent development in this collective effort is the Engaged Pluralism Initiative (EPI), a $1.6M project supported by an Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant ($800K) and matching Vassar College resources. The project aims to support a vibrant and meaningful educational experience for all students, and its approach to this goal is to center the experiences of students from historically underrepresented and marginalized groups. To assist the EPI Director and EPI Administrator with this effort, Vassar seeks an EPI Program Associate. Reporting to the EPI Director, the EPI Program Associate works closely with the Director, the EPI Research and Program Administrator, and also with students, to provide support for the conceptual development and practice of engaged pluralism, where engagement across difference builds a stronger community and fuller sense of humanity.

This is a limited term position that is expected to end on May 31, 2022.

Responsibilities:

• Program and support the execution of events (including scheduling, arranging logistics, event support).
• Assist with documentation of program and events,
• Support student student projects.
• Provide support for working group recruitment & retention.
• Support communications (e.g., help maintain the web, newsletter design, create social media presence, photograph events, etc.).
• Provide general support for the EPI Director and other members of the EPI administrative team.
• Support for Summer Immersions planning (e.g., support for campus partner outreach, student interns, program logistics, etc.).
• Help maintain an up-to-date calendar of events and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, relevant experience preferred. Vassar graduate preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail,
• Excellent interpersonal skills,
• Excellent written and oral communication skills,
• Experience in inter-group training and/or facilitation workshops is a plus,
• Experience working in higher education, preferably with historically underrepresented and marginalized groups,
• Ability to interact with, and act as a liaison between students and employees,
• Fluent in social and digital media communications, and
• Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office, and simple scheduling and project management software solutions.

Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.

For full consideration applicants should apply by:

All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/2255.



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