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Program Coordinator for Inclusion & Leadership Development

The Program Coordinator for Inclusion & Leadership Development (Coordinator) oversees all student-facing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives as well as all leadership programs for students. The primary focus of the role is to develop, execute, and integrate strategies and ongoing initiatives that promote an affirming culture of intentional inclusivity on campus specifically, the development of initiatives that seek to facilitate the personal and academic success of marginalized student groups through the development of programmatic initiatives, mentorship opportunities, and individual advisement. The role is also responsible for fostering activism within our student body and for promoting a culture of socially engaged and civically minded students. Duties also include assisting the Assistant Dean with creating engagement opportunities for students through a series of signature events, the coordination of climate surveys, and program assessment, as well as serving as the lead advisor to student organizations focused on inclusion and equity education on top of providing operational support to all student organizations.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :

• Provide direction for equity and inclusion initiatives that support the college's mission and the Division of Student Affairs' learning outcomes;
• Under the guidance of the Assistant Dean, will plan, implement, and evaluate programs and initiatives that promote an affirming culture of intentional inclusiveness on campus and that support marginalized students groups; foster activism within our student body and promote a culture of socially engaged and civically minded students;
• Apply identity development to all programs, trainings, and retreats;
• Serve on the CARE Team as a CARE Responder; provide individual support, including referrals, to students in their social, leadership, and identity development;
• With the Assistant Dean and AVP, provide advocacy and support for students related to bias incidents;
• Plan heritage months by developing monthly programming and coordinating a campus calendar for each Cultural Heritage month.
• Pursue and maintain a national LGBTQ+ ranking status as an affirming, inclusive campus;
• Serve on the institution's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Commission;
• Serve as primary advisor to all current CCAD student organizations that align with DE&I initiatives;
• Facilitate inter-organization communication and collaboration; Initiate and plan community building programs and meetings for various student organizations;
• At the direction of the Assistant Dean, develop and implement policies and processes that support the development and maintenance of student clubs and organizations; assist student leaders of all student organizations with executing completing an events request with the Events Office and oversee requests related to, programs, speakers, and educational opportunities related to the missions of their organizations; provide support for organizations with budgets, contracts, and evening / weekend event coverage and advisement as needed;
• Assist with the planning and implementation of Student Affairs' signature events;
• Assist in assessing the student experience as it relates to student engagement and leadership opportunities in clubs / organizations;
• Supports the college's retention efforts through individual interventions with students;
• Serve on the CHROMA committee, a committee of faculty, staff and students. Chroma : Best of CCAD is our annual exhibition of outstanding student work, selected and curated by faculty.
• Serve as student portal administrator you are the central manager of the digital platform students use to access academic resources, administrative services, and college communications. Your role ensures the portal is functional, secure, and user-friendly, supporting the academic and administrative needs of the student body.
• Serve on cross-functional work teams and committees as directed;
• This position is a key role in student services administration. The individual is expected to maintain a spirit of professionalism, diplomacy, and tact. This position requires the need to be available to work evenings and / or weekends.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned such as special projects, programs, developmental activities, etc.

Qualifications include :

Supervisory responsibilities may include possible student employee supervision.

Education and / or experience required :

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.