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Area Coordinator for Diversity and Inclusion

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Shenandoah University
Location
Winchester, VA

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Staff Full-timeWinchester, VAPosted 4 weeks agoShenandoah UniversityShenandoah UniversityShenandoah University

Shenandoah University’s Division of Student Affairs is accepting applications for an Area Coordinator for Diversity and Inclusion. This is a full-time benefited position located on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia.

Area Coordinator Responsibilities:

The Area Coordinator (AC) will serve as a member of the Office of Residence Life professional staff and is responsible for the management of several residence hall communities. The AC will also focus on supporting and mentoring residents, supervising several resident assistant staffs, serving as a conduct officer and coordinating educational out-of-classroom experiences that engage and inspire student learning and development.

The AC will provide leadership in the coordination and implementation of several departmental functions, including student conduct, the housing assignments, staff development and training, resident assistant evaluation and selection processes, roommate mediations, restorative practices and room changes processes, hall opening/closing procedures, staff appreciation/recognition and programming.

To accomplish the goals of the position, the AC must be knowledgeable about facility management, university policies and procedures, crisis management, leadership development and student development theories and best practices. The AC has the unique opportunity to work with and mentor students in their own growth and development. Along with the responsibilities of this position comes an opportunity to learn about organizational leadership in higher education. ACs are encouraged to advance themselves through on-the-job training as well as professional development opportunities

The Area Coordinator for Diversity and Inclusion (ACDI). ACDI will be responsible for organizing and facilitating diversity and inclusion training and programming for residence life staff and residential communities. The ACDI will be responsible for supporting community development initiatives with project pride (vandalism prevention campaign), works with the Dean of Students Office on the Community Conduct Council and restorative justice practices. The ACDI will represent residence life on division wide committee programs and initiatives related to diversity and inclusion programming. The ACDI will be a liaison for residence life with the Mosaic Center for Diversity. Which includes, helping to develop and maintain a comprehensive offering of social justice and diversity training and workshop opportunities for the campus community. Creating curriculum for new additions to Inclusion & Diversity training, such as Understanding Race, Student Activism, Disability on Campus, etc. Becoming a trained facilitator of trainings and workshops including but not limited to Safe Zone (sexual and gender diversity), Navigating Intercultural Understanding (Culture 101), and Difficult Conversations. Offering education and training opportunities in the Residence Halls.

Qualifications:

    Must have a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree in higher education or a related field strongly preferredMust have experience in higher education programming, specifically supporting and promoting diversity and multicultural initiativesExperience working with underserved student populations in a multicultural/LGBTQ+/women’s center or a similar department within higher education is strongly preferredPrior crisis management and or residence life experience strongly preferredPrior experience as a conduct officer and BASICS facilitator preferredSupervisory experience preferredMust have ability to work with a diverse student populationMust have strong organizational skills and possess an eye for detailMust be able to multi-task and meet deadlines required for reporting and submitting paperworkMust have an understanding of and an appreciation for university policies and procedures, and serve as a conduct officer for the Office of Residence LifeMust have above-average communication and leadership skillsMust be able to demonstrate problem solving skillsMust show competence in technology and proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPointMust be highly motivated, enthusiastic and outgoingMust understand the value of out-of-class engagement in the campus environmentMust have excellent decision-making abilitiesMust have experience working with and mentoring students

How to Apply:

The complete application will include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing ways in which they may be able to contribute to that commitment.

To apply for this position, click HERE.

**Note: A pre-employment background check and drug screen will be required as a condition of hire. If the job requires driving for University business, a satisfactory driving record will be required as well.

Shenandoah University prohibits discrimination against and harassment of any employee or any applicant for employment because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.

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Organization

We are Shenandoah


Some places radiate special qualities — Shenandoah is one. At Shenandoah lives are illuminated by a love of learning, collaboration, service and a deep, shared history. Its name and location evoke images of legends, natural beauty, exploration, and timelessness. Shenandoah University embraces and reflects its storied valley home, educating students as radiant and warm as mythical lights inspiring Shenandoah’s meaning: “the sons and daughters of the stars.”

This green, fertile, and enchanting land has attracted people for thousands of years, inspiring stories, songs, and lives marked by joy, scholarship, accomplishment, and delight. That legacy remains vibrant to this day, as the leader of the future call upon the rich echoes of the past for inspiration.

We are all part of this timeless story. We are Shenandoah.

 

Mission & Vision Statements

Shenandoah University educates and inspires individuals to be critical, reflective thinkers; lifelong learners; and ethical, compassionate citizens who are committed to making responsible contributions within a community, a nation and the world.

Shenandoah University will be nationally recognized for forward thinking programs that produce competitive and purposeful graduates.

 

Shenandoah's History

Dayton, Virginia was Shenandoah’s home for 85 years. In 1875, the university was founded there as Shenandoah High School. Over the next 85 years, the institution changed names six times but always kept “Shenandoah” as part of its name. In 1946, the school nearly closed due to financial concerns. Rather than closing the school, university president Dr. Forrest S. Racey oversaw the move to Winchester. The last classes in Dayton began in the fall of 1959 with an enrollment of 159 students. Shenandoah opened its doors in Winchester in September 1960.

 

In Winchester, the school began to thrive and, in 1991, became Shenandoah University. 

 

The Shenandoah of Today

 

The university now spans 5 locations: 

Shenandoah offers over 150 academic programs for undergraduate and graduate students across seven schools:

Join a university community that brings high energy to learning and activities on and off campus. With 21 men’s and women’s athletics teams and more than 90 clubs and organizations, jump into life on a vibrant campus. Countless international programs expose our students, staff, and faculty to the world and teach them to become global citizens. 

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