Posted: Thursday Apr 28, 22:23 PST
Coordinator for Multicultural Student Services
University of San Francisco
Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean for Multicultural Student Services, the Coordinator will promote a heightened awareness of multicultural issues and a supportive campus environment for a diverse student body through programs that integrate leadership development, cultural competency, and coalition building. The Coordinator will be responsible for partnering with various University Life and academic departments on MCSS signature events, advising culturally-focused clubs on heritage month activities, and creating public relations materials that inform the campus community of MCSS programs and services.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and evaluate multicultural programs that facilitate intercultural exchange and support the University's Vision, Mission, and Values and Divisional Commitments, including: Student of Color Grad School Prep Luncheon, Latino Recognition Ceremony, and Vizuri Kabisa Unity Celebration.
- Work closely with culturally-focused clubs to coordinate and publicize heritage month activities and events.
- Co-advise the Freedom Alliance of Culturally Empowered Students (FACES).
- Provide general advisement and advocacy for individual students and student organizations connected to MCSS programs and services.
- Create and distribute campus-wide communication materials regarding MCSS programs and services, including the MCSS website, brochure, and monthly newsletter.
- Supervise multiple student staff members.
- Serve as an advocate for students and MCSS representative on committees, task forces, and boards as requested by the Assistant Dean, Associate Dean, Dean or Vice President.
- Serve as a resource for USF programs and departments explicitly involved in working and supporting underrepresented students such as the Phelan Multicultural Community (a residential living/learning floor), International Student Services, Admissions Office, and Department of Student Activities.
- Work closely with Hall Directors and other front-line professional staff members directly responsible for student involvement and engagement on program development.
- Deliver seminars or workshops to the campus community to increase awareness on multiculturalism and diversity.
- Mediate conflict with/among individual students and student organizations.
Requirements
Master's degree in higher education administration, college student services administration, counseling, sociology, ethnic studies or related field and one to two years of multicultural programming experience required. Specific experience in providing direct services to underrepresented students in an urban, multicultural environment preferred. Candidate must be able to work closely with faculty and staff to incorporate curricular and co-curricular elements in program and service development. Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills in facilitating and maintaining collaborative relationships with campus constituencies. Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills. Publishing and website design a plus. Willing to participate in evening and weekend activities and programs. Special Instructions to Applicants
Accountability
As part of the larger staff in University Life, the Coordinator for Multicultural Student Services collaborates and cooperates across divisions and departments to create a supportive University community which encourages student learning and development in the Jesuit Catholic tradition and commits to:
- Promoting a common good that includes the needs of all students
- Engaging differences in a manner that allows students to learn from the diversity of perspectives, experiences, and traditions that exist within the University community
- Providing experiences that challenge students to develop spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically, socially, culturally and morally in order to prepare them to contribute to the University community
- Drawing out the leadership qualities inherent in every individual, and to providing opportunities for students to apply knowledge and skills
- Creating an environment that supports a socially responsible way of being together in community
- Recognizing and celebrating the achievements and contributions of all students.
The University of San Francisco is a Jesuit Catholic University founded in 1855 to educate leaders who will fashion a more humane and just world. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to work in a culturally diverse environment and to contribute to the mission of the University.
USF is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to affirmative action and to excellence through diversity. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities upon request.
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