DEI and Community Engagement Project Coordinator

DEI and Community Engagement Project Coordinator

Job 376865

Location Twin Cities

Job Family LR-Clerical

Full/Part Time Full-Time

Regular/Temporary Regular

Job Code 1885

Employee Class AFSCME Unit 6 - Clerical

DEI and Community Engagement Project Coordinator

College of Liberal Arts

Classification: 1885

This position will allow some hybrid work, with an expectation of being in the office at least two to three days per week most weeks. Additionally, this position may also require occasional scheduled work after hours to support DICEE meetings and events.

This position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

Salary Range: $25.31 (step
3) - $29.53 (step 11)

This position will provide critical management and support for a range of tasks and projects to facilitate the work of the Office for Diversity, Inclusion, Community Engagement, and Equity (DICEE). This role provides support to the Chief Diversity and Community Engagement Officer (CDEO) on a variety of initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and community engagement; and assists with special projects, as well as providing assistance to support DICEE’s various priorities, initiatives, and administrative needs.

This position will report to the CDEO, but will be tasked with work by other office staff in alignment with this position description and project-specific needs.

The Project Coordinator is responsible for carrying out these activities with a high level of attention to detail, in a way that balances self-direction, working independently while seeking guidance, and working as part of a collaborative team. In performing the work of this position, it is vital that the Project Coordinator develop and maintain collegial relationships with their immediate team, colleagues in other administrative units within CLA, and those who are partners in advancing DICEE’s mission.

It is also vital that the person hired for this position has a demonstrated understanding of and commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly within a higher education institution.

Community Engagement Project Coordination (35%)

• Support various efforts related to the College’s Community Engagement priority in the strategic plan, including conducting best-practice research on peer institutions, as well as within the University and CLA; assisting with scheduling and note-taking during meetings and listening sessions, and other tasks as needed
• Manage scheduling and assist with agenda development for periodic meetings with CLA staff who coordinate community engagement work within their departments
• With oversight from the CDEO, manage the implementation of voting and civic engagement initiatives, including coordination with partners in other CLA offices, as well as other University and external partners
• Collect and curate current information and generate ideas regarding community engagement for the DICEE newsletter

Collaborate with the Minnesota Historical Society to support State History Day, including assisting with mentor and judge recruitment, organizing CLA Parent and Family Lounge during State History Day, and scheduling meetings with key State History Day internal and external partners as directed.

Initiatives Coordination and Support (45%)

• Recruiting attendees, participants, or applicants, and creating selection rubrics as relevant; assisting with scheduling meetings; arranging refreshments and other hospitality; tracking expenses; managing event-related details such as registration and documents, including presentations, agendas, evaluations, etc.; providing tech support; and summarizing meeting discussions.
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