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Liasion to the Local Latin X Commuity- Temporary Position

Employer
Jackson College
Location
Jackson, MI

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College

Job Details

Description

By proven strategies Jackson College is leading the nation in its commitment to serve diverse communities. To increase our service and understanding of the Latin X community in our area, we are seeking an individual who will serve as the liaison between Jackson College and the Latin X community on a temporary basis for up to six months working up to 10 hours per week. This position will start working remotely, but needs to be able to work in-person as needed. This individual will be responsible developing relationships with and implementing programs designed to increase our connection with the local Latin X community. Our goal is that this increased understanding and connection will lead to a more inclusive campus culture, increased Latin X student enrollment, and an increase in the cultural diversity of Jackson College employees. This individual works closely with the Chief Diversity Officer of Jackson College, the Jackson College Multicultural Affairs, Marketing, and the Jackson College International Institute.

Essential Functions

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Establish a community leadership committee (7-10 members).
  • Develop a personal communication plan for outreach to students from the local Latin X Coordinate an annual Latin X community campus event (such as a cultural celebration).
  • Coordinate community focus groups for members of Latin X community to assess any potential unmet higher educational needs.
  • Assist the Jackson College marketing department to insure culturally relevant marketing strategies are being developed.
  • Develop a strategic process that incorporates how the goals of this position will be carried out on an annual basis.
  • Prepare a bi-annual report that provides updates on the progress of the annual goals of position.
  • Develop and coordinate an annual calendar of programming and special events as they pertain to the goal of the position.
  • Advance linkage with culturally related organizations and representatives in the tri-county region.
  • Develop a personal communications plan for outreach to all potential students, families, places of worship and businesses that relate to local Latin X community.
  • Responsible for understanding, supporting and actively demonstrating the College’s beliefs, values, mission and vision and agreeing to be evaluated by same.
  • Responsible for understanding that this position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position. You must complete the annual Clery Act training, for and act as, a Campus Security Authority

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have any supervisor responsibilities.

CONTACTS AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
Internal: Communicate within the college community to facilitate the planning of special meetings, programs, and events.

External: Maintain regular and frequent contact with schools, businesses, agencies, groups, and organizations to enhance the image of Jackson College, to establish linkages, and to foster partnerships that promote diversity and inclusion.
Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications (minimum)

  • Associates Degree in relevant field (preferred)
  • Two years of working with multicultural student/community programming, student development, mentoring, and/or project planning.
  • Skills in communicating effectively with individuals from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
  • Valid Michigan Driver License.

Knowledge of (preferred):
  • Presentation methods and techniques
  • Project planning, goal setting, and group dynamics.
  • Personal computer and associated office
  • Customer service techniques including excellent phone skills and technology related communication skills.

Skills and Abilities to:
  • Must be comfortable traveling to and conducting off campus visits/meetings with students.
  • Ability to routinely work 10 hours per week.
  • Ability to multi-task and handle agendas at once
  • Write routine correspondence clearly and concisely, providing well thought-out details.
  • Assess situations, identify problems, propose solutions, develop strategies for improvement and demonstrate follow through with minimal supervision.
  • Perform date entry, retrieval, utilize complex computer program and software.
  • Work with confidential information related to the position.


WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with special needs to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Close vision is required for computer accuracy.

“This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required and shall not be construed as declaring the specific duties and responsibilities. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.”
Supplemental Information

Jackson College only accepts on-line applications though this system. For assistance with this, please call 517-796-8468.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess (even if you are repeating it from your resume or cover letter). For instance, do not say, "See Resume." Your resume, cover letter, and if a degree is required an unofficial transcript must be attached to your application. Applications will be rejected if incomplete.

When you apply for the position, you will get to the document upload area where you will be given an opportunity to attach your documents such as your resume. Instructions will also be found there.

The College reserves the right to request proof of degree or certification at a later date if these documents are required as part of the qualifications for the position.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background as part of the employment process.

If selected you will be required to complete the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Eligibility Verification form I-9 and provide documentation verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Jackson College is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.

A copy of Jackson College's Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report is available on the JC Campus Safety & Security website. The security report contains crime statistics for the previous three years (2014-2016) for all of our campus locations and the annual fire safety report, which contains statistics for any reported fires in campus housing units and fire safety systems in these buildings. Additionally, the report contains policies, available resources and information concerning personal safety, fire safety and reporting procedures for both crimes and fires.

Jackson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.

Organization

What we are all about

Jackson College is deeply committed to promoting the importance of equity and diversity for all students, staff, and faculty. It is our utmost desire to continue to provide an educational atmosphere that is inclusive to the work of diversity, equity and belonging.

Our history

Jackson College offers quality, transformational educational opportunities to prepare students for today’s career fields or transfer to a university.

Founded as Jackson Junior College in 1928, the College operated as a division of the public Jackson Union School District and was located near the high school in downtown Jackson, Mich. In 1962, Jackson County voters created Jackson Community College as a distinct entity; and in 1964, they passed a charter millage that still helps to fund the College today. Rapid enrollment and program growth in the 1960s spurred construction of a new campus on its present site. In 2013, in light of the College’s decision to begin development of curriculum for bachelor’s degree programs and increased efforts in international studies, the Board of Trustees voted to change the name to Jackson College.

Today, the College owns more than 500 acres and sits on a scenic rural site six miles south of the city of Jackson, and also operates Jackson College @ LISD TECH in Adrian, Clyde E. LeTarte Center, Hillsdale, and W.J. Maher Campus, Jackson. Online learning opportunities offer education around the world.

Mission Statement

Together we inspire and transform lives.

We are committed to diversity

  • Promote a positive attitude toward diversity and serve as an active voice for the institutional changes and cultural learning required of a diverse college community.
  • Promote research and serve as a resource on issues of diversity.
  • Promote dialogue on issues of diversity.
  • Promote a curriculum sensitive to diversity.
  • Uphold the vision and purpose of JC’s commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Jackson College Equity Statement

Jackson College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution that embraces diversity as one of its highest priorities and is firmly committed to establishing and maintaining excellence through diversity in education and employment. We respect and value differences among our student body, workforce and community and are dedicated to intentionally fostering a welcoming environment of openness and appreciation for all.

Through our commitment to equity, we will establish and sustain a learning environment that supports the recruitment, retention and success of students from all backgrounds, including those readily visible differences and the underlying differences.

Through our commitment to equity, we are dedicated to advancing and building a diverse workforce through intentional hiring practices, marketing strategies, and performance review procedures to best position ourselves to attract, retain, and develop a talented and highly skilled faculty, staff, and administration from diverse backgrounds.

Through our commitment to equity, Jackson College will sustain and enhance its role as a world-class institution of higher education in a global community.

Jackson College Diversity and Equity Committees

Diversity, Equity & Belonging Committee focuses on establishing and enhancing a culture of diversity and belonging at Jackson College, offering programs, professional development, and ensuring policies and practices are inclusive and equitable.

Lux et Veritas focuses on enhancing diversity of thought,  perspectives, worldviews,  with civility through conversations and symposia..

Committee on Equitable Outcomes (CEO) focuses on equity in curriculum, pedagogy, training, academic outcomes, completion, accountability measures and classroom experiences. No one leaves Jackson College with a degree or certificate without an understanding of our history regarding racial bias, conscious or unconscious.

Equity Audit Committee

Equity Audit Committee is conducting a thorough analysis of Jackson College from an equity lens, researching its history to identify equity gaps and any racism while identifying opportunities to make improvements where appropriate.

Equity Initiatives Documentation Committee A standby committee that warehouses all equity initiatives, data and programs and helps with equity-related applications for grants, surveys, proposals, etc.

Jackson College Affinity Groups In an effort to better understand and serve the various ethnic communities in the College’s service area, the College has established several affinity groups from the various local ethnic communities. These groups meet to strategize on ways the College can better serve each respective community. In an effort to increase the affinity group’s effectiveness, the College is hiring a part-time liaison for each group. There are five affinity groups: Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Pakistani, and Indian.

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