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Equity & Inclusion Initiatives Coordinator

Employer: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Location: UMass Amherst

Administrative Jobs: Institutional & Business Affairs, Diversity & Inclusion
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

Job Details
Organization

Job Details

Job no: 502111
Work type: Staff Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Chancellor's Exec Area Admin
Union: Non-Unit Exempt
Categories: Administrative/Office Support

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

To provide administrative oversight for special and cross-campus initiatives and documents, researches, and coordinates activities related to the daily operations of the Associate Chancellor’s office and to the Office’s strategic priorities.

Essential Functions

Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the unit, acting as a first responder to items of urgency and managing workflow to ensure the execution of unit activities, including strategic initiatives.

Provide the Associate Chancellor with strategic support and project management to move special and cross-college/unit initiatives forward by information gathering, communicating with cross-campus parties, developing and monitoring plans, and providing appropriately synthesized information and reports.

Serve as the liaison to campus units, building partnerships to support the success of University-wide diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

Oversee, develop, and direct the management of events related to diversity, equity and inclusion, ensuring all constituent and attendee needs are met with a high degree of professionalism and that all logistical travel arrangements are effectively coordinated.

Prepare background materials, briefings, memos, or proposals for special initiatives for the Associate Chancellor. Track and oversee the unit’s budget, including monitoring and researching variances.

Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the University’s efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Perform related duties as assigned or required to meet Department, Executive Area/Division, and University goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Bachelor’s degree and at least two (2) years of administrative experience, preferably with some experience in higher education or a non-profit organization, and at least one year of experience managing projects to implementation.

Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively relate with diverse constituencies. Strong organizational skills, project management experience, and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently with little guidance. Ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations. Ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities with the ability to work under pressure.

Familiarity with diversity issues required.

Proficient in desktop office software. Microsoft Office preferred.

Ability to maintain confidential matters with discretion.

Ability and willingness to works some evenings/weekends, as needed.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Typical office environment

Additional Details

Reports to the Associate Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Salary Information

Level 25

UMass Amherst Exempt Salary Ranges

Additional Information

Please include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references by August 16, 2019 to ensure priority consideration. The position posting will remain open until filled.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Advertised: Aug 1 2019 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Dec 31 2019 Eastern Standard Time

Organization

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the preeminent public research universities in America. Nestled in idyllic Amherst, Massachusetts—often called “The top college town in North America”—the campus is consistently ranked among the top public research universities in the nation, and offers a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers.

As one of the nation's top public research universities – as measured by national and international rankings, academic citations, and research funding – the campus spends more than $180 million on research each year, demonstrating its contribution to the nation’s position as a technological and economic leader. The university works in conjunction with academic, government, and private partners to translate new knowledge and scientific discoveries into technical innovations and scholarly works that create opportunities for students, faculty and the public.

Eight schools and colleges offer more than 85 undergraduate majors, 68 master’s and 48 doctoral degree programs, many counted among the top programs in the nation and world. UMass Amherst is also home to New England's premier honors college.

The 1,159 full-time faculty members are dedicated teachers and world-renowned researchers and the campus has regularly been listed among the top performers in terms of faculty awards. With over 24,000 students from all 50 states and over 70 countries, the student body is the most academically successful in the history of the campus. Students participate in 240 organizations, 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams, extensive intramurals, living-learning residence halls, community service, and internships. With one of the largest residential life systems in the nation, UMass Amherst houses approximately 12,000 students on campus. The university is enjoying a facilities renaissance, including new buildings in the sciences, the arts, and recreation. UMass Amherst is part of the Five College consortium with Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and Amherst colleges.

As an employer, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a national leader in developing family-friendly policies, benefits and amenities designed to help faculty members develop both productive careers and satisfying personal lives. The university offers one of the nation’s most generous parental leave policies. The university is also part of the Academic Career Network, a regional consortium formed to serve dual-career couples and encourage greater diversity in the academy.

Company info

Website: http://umass.edu/
Telephone: 4135454894
Location: 181 PRESIDENTS DR
Whitmore Administration Building
Amherst
Massachusetts
01003
US

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