Coordinator Intercultural Student Engagement

Intercultural Student Engagement Coordinator

The Intercultural Student Engagement Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of co-curricular engagement offerings, high-impact activities, and academic success initiatives to support the unique needs of the many student populations comprising Dallas College in alignment with our institutional culture of care. The Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the access, persistence, retention, and success of students from multiple identities by creating co-curricular experiences that help students feel welcomed, connected, valued, supported, and prepared for their next.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of community college student issues through programming, resource management, and other professional activities.
• Experience connecting students to support programs and resources and ability to maintain student confidentiality and sensitive information that may be observed during student interaction.
• Knowledge and understanding of student development theory, current issues, and trends in student affairs and student development.
• Knowledge, understanding, and commitment to the open access policy and philosophy of the comprehensive community college.
• Knowledge and understanding of the multiple backgrounds of Dallas College students.
• Implementation and support of intercultural and social leadership co-curricular student programs.
• Support of culturally relevant student groups including serving as co advisors to recognized student clubs and organizations.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding student discipline.
• Shared governance and evidence of strong ability to work effectively and collaboratively with administration, faculty, students, staff, and other constituent groups and partners, both within and outside a college or university.
• Ability to identify and address opportunities and challenges arising from Dallas College's transition to a one-college model.
• An understanding of contemporary issues in higher education is required through professional development activities.
• Support of departmental international and global programming efforts and various Student Success Strategic efforts.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience developing outcome-based student engagement experiences and support interventions within an academic environment.
• Bachelor's degree in related field, Master's in related field preferred. Official transcripts required.
• Current and valid Texas driver's license required and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond the regular 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. hours.
• Experience working with diverse student and staff populations.
• Excellent interpersonal relations skills.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Key Responsibilities

• Development of tailored programmatic efforts to support student retention and success of members from various communities that mirror our Dallas College student populations.
• Works collaboratively with college and community partners to enhance the academic success of the various Dallas College student populations.
• Provide departmental support across the seven Dallas College campuses when needed.
• Delivers co-curricular engagement to help increase students' intercultural and global competency that enhances the overall college student experience and builds career readiness skills.
• Provides in-services training and facilitates meetings, workshops, and seminars to identify issues and develop recommendations to support students. Serves as a resource to staff, faculty, students, and campus community on student engagement and activities and as departmental contact for assigned campus location.
• Advises senior administrators in implementing programs, new initiatives, and special projects.
• Leads and/or partners on several major events, activities, and initiatives including but not limited to Welcome Week Events, Heritage Celebrations, Solidarity Days, Immersion trips, Global Programming, Campus-based activities, and departmental Signature Programming.
• Responsible for ensuring that all programs and activities comply with university, state, and federal regulations.
• Coordinates and facilitates interactive workshops that promote experiential learning.
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
• Perform other duties as assigned including monitoring the transportation of and/or accompanying (driving) students to program activities, workshops, and engagement opportunities.
• The position is required to be on campus. Although the coordinator is housed at a specific campus location, individuals will be…