Title: Program Manager

Functional Title: Program Manager, Diversity Programming & Engagement

Category Status: Exempt, Regular

Unit: PRES-ODI-Diversity Training & Education

Posting Number: 100020

THE POSITION SUMMARY

The Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) provides expertise and leadership at the University of Maryland around equity, diversity and inclusion work. The following units are within ODI: ADA/504 Coordinator, Bias Incidents & Support Services, Diversity Training & Education, LGBTQ+ Equity Center, Nyumburu Cultural Center, Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct, Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education (OMSE), and TerrapinSTRONG.

Diversity Training and Education (DTE) facilitates trainings, education, and programming related to equity, diversity, and inclusion to further the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence. DTE also oversee the facilitation of the Words of Engagement Intergroup Dialogue Program.

The program manager for Diversity Programming & Engagement will be a part of the DTE team charged with the delivery of campus-wide and unit-specific efforts related to diversity programming and engagement. The program manager will be responsible for conceptualizing, executing, and evaluating original diversity programming, as well as collaborating with other campus programming bodies that oversee diversity programming efforts. This position will also partner with campus stakeholders to cultivate learning community experiences that enhance faculty and staff capacity for effectively engaging across difference. Along with a network of diversity programmers, this position will develop procedures for collecting information on campus-wide programs and contribute to developing the ODI website as a hub for information and resources pertaining to diversity programming. This position will report directly to the director for Diversity Training & Education.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in arts, education, social science or related fields; and five (5) years’ experience developing and delivering campus-wide educational programs and learning community experiences pertaining to diversity or related subject matter in higher education, including two (2) years’ experience executing, marketing, and evaluating programming.

OR

Master’s degree in arts, education, social science or a related field; and three (3) years’ experience developing and delivering campus-wide educational programs and learning community experiences pertaining to diversity or related subject matter in higher education, including two (2) years’ experience executing, marketing, and evaluating programming.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices around diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Working knowledge of traditional and modern training methods and techniques.
• Proficiency in Excel (e.g., graphs, pivots, linkages between tabs, macros).
• Excellent communication skills including writing, editing, speaking/facilitating and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate to advance user of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access).
• Intermediate user of GSuite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to organize and interpret data and records on diversity issues.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion, tact, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work with a wide diversity of stakeholders (internal and external).
• Ability to work independently as well as under direction.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet responsibilities.
• Ability to assess training programs.

PREFERENCES:

• Successful experience leading teams and trainings.
• Passion for supporting marginalized and historically underrepresented student populations and community members.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.

COMPENSATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No visa sponsorship is offered for this position.

APPLICATIONS, NOMINATIONS, VACCINE PROTOCOL, BACKGROUND CHECKS, AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Interested individuals should submit an online application consisting of a letter of interest, resume or CV, and names with contact information for three (3) references to this secure website: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/89533

The best consideration date for this position is November 15, 2021. Applications will continue to be received and reviewed until an appointment is made.

The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses this fall, including UMD, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. A prior criminal conviction or convictions will not automatically disqualify a finalist from employment in the position.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. The identity of applicants will be kept confidential and references will not be contacted unless and until individuals reach the finalist stage of the search process and have given consent.

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The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.