Description
The Program Coordinator in the Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion reports to the Senior Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion and is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the process of identifying, recruiting and enrolling faculty, staff and trainees for all academic programs affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine and Temple University Health System (LKSOM/TUHS). The Program Coordinator represents LKSOM/TUHS at conferences, open houses, campus tours, school visits and other recruitment events and will assist in the coordination of these activities as needed.

Responsibilities include: maintaining a professional knowledge in applicable areas by researching recruitment strategies and new trends in the profession as well as participating in professional organizations, workshops and training sessions; assuming primary responsibility for the development of marketing materials, development and publishing of monthly newsletter and other print media as well as the management of department website and social media; developing and implementing yearly calendar of events and activities aimed at increasing recruitment of URiM students, residents, faculty and staff; coordinating, facilitating, and providing organizational support as needed for various activities, programs, and events; maintaining accurate data entry of all recruitment activities in order to provide accurate recruitment statistical reports; assisting with the construction of data models, reports, and dashboards responsible for data tracking and analysis.

The Program Coordinator also develops and maintains systems that serve to sustain contact with prospective students and targeted institutions with respective applicants and groups; tracks and reports on diversity recruitment metrics, initiatives and activities; tracks and reports data related to URiM metrics at admission, during training and through graduation; tracks and reports LKSOM URiM alumni contact information including residency placement and place of employment.

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of experience working in a University setting with experience that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties listed in the job description. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities: 
*Demonstrated interpersonal skills and advanced understanding, appreciation, awareness, and knowledge of multicultural issues in higher education, as well as sensitivity and commitment to health equity, diversity, and inclusion with the ability to collaborate and interact with multiple constituencies of diverse identities and backgrounds.
*Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of student recruitment and admissions.
*Ability to build relationships and network with both campus & local community partners.
*Demonstrated experience interacting with and establishing interpersonal connections with culturally diverse populations.
*Outstanding public relations and customer service skills with the ability to promote recruiting events through a variety of social media outlets.
*Ability to evaluate effectiveness of current recruitment efforts against targets and benchmarks and recommend alternatives as needed
*Excellent verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.
*Strong presentation skills with the ability to develop and deliver engaging and effective public presentations.
*Ability to evaluate effectiveness of current recruitment efforts against targets and benchmarks and recommend alternatives as needed.
*Tracking budgets and recruitment/marketing expenditures as needed.
*Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask, and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
*Must be team-oriented; capable of exercising independent judgment and discretion

Preferred: Master’s Degree along with experience working in a University Medical School environment and collaborating with diverse students, faculty, staff and community partners

Employment at Temple University means much more than a competitive salary.  Temple strives to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusivity and provide employees with opportunities for growth and advancement.  You will enjoy a collaborative working environment that values innovation and creativity.  Our health and wellness benefits are among the best in the region, and our retirement savings plans allow you to plan for the future.  Temple University offers many opportunities for employees to enhance skills, gain new perspectives and grow professionally.  For example, you can earn your bachelor's degree or an advanced degree through our tuition remission benefit or develop your management and leadership skills in one of our HR Learning and Development's academies.  Temple University employees also enjoy recreational, entertainment, and cultural activities both on campus and throughout the Philadelphia region. 
 
Visit https://careers.temple.edu/careers-temple to learn more about the benefits of working at Temple University.

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

In accordance with the City of Philadelphia’s mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff and contractors must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 15, 2021, unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the university.  An individual is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks or more following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks or more following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University’s vaccination or exception requirement by November 15, 2021 will be prohibited from working until proof of vaccination or an exception is provided.  For more information visit the university's Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines. 

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Health Sciences Campus (HSC)
Job: Staff
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular