Coordinator of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Position: Coordinator of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Location: Albany, NY

Albany Law School seeks a Coordinator to work in its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Office providing high-level administrative and programming support to meet the law school’s commitments and goals to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all students, staff and faculty. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Enrollment Management and manages the office’s calendar, tracks and pays departmental expenses, provides event planning and support services in collaboration with a variety of departments and student affinity groups, manages physical and virtual office spaces, helps to cultivate community partners and identify service opportunities for the campus community, refers students for appropriate assistance with social and intercultural conflicts, student wellness and academic challenges, tracks faculty and staff training participation in DEI sponsored training, manages the office’s Instagram page and manages communications regarding events.

• Advanced administrative and project management skills
• Ability to maintain confidential records and communications
• Sound decision making skills
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Functional knowledge of basic design software (CANVA, Microsoft Publisher, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite products, databases and internet
• Advanced relationship building skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support programs and events

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience
• Two or more years of experience in higher education, event planning, in a diversity, equity and inclusion space, or a related field

The estimated salary range for this position is $25.00 to $30.00 per hour, plus comprehensive benefits package. Pay rate offered will be based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and in consideration of internal equity. Comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, retirement plan with 5% employer contribution, employer paid life insurance and disability coverage and generous paid time off (PTO, volunteer time off, holidays and parental leave).

We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer.

Albany Law School is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all of its employment practices, without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status as transgender or gender transitioning, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law.

This position is offered subject to this commitment, and candidates will be considered on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to the aforementioned characteristics.