DEIB Program Coordinator
- Employer
- The University of Kansas
- Location
- Lawrence, KS
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Program Administration, Technology, Analysts & Programming
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Along with contributing to successful DEIB area outcomes, the current vacancy will focus on the professional maturity and transition stages through a variety of individual and group engagement activities including e-Platform. In coordination with the School of Business advising, professionalism program and career services staff, the incumbent will tailor placement efforts for current students; and build, maintain, and engage the School’s network of alumni in support of the School and DEIB efforts.
This is a full-time, 12-month, staff position reporting to the Assistant Dean of DEIB. The position is currently designated as an on-campus position. Office will be located in beautiful Capitol Federal Hall, a 166,500 square foot modern facility that the School of Business has called home since 2016. Alternative and flexible work schedules may be evaluated as per KU policy and School guidelines, as training is completed.
Position is benefits eligible. KU offers excellent benefits to employees including generous retirement contributions, paid leave, insurance, and various discount programs. Full details are available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/benefits. The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.
In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. Job Description50% DEIB Program Development, Coordination and Management: Develop programming and educational opportunities for all school of business students to engage. Support purposeful engagement opportunities for diverse students to develop relevant skills and further their intentional participation in high-impact practices. Duties include but not limited to:
- Manage the faculty and alumni mentoring network efforts for diverse students through the diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging office in the KU School of Business.
- Enhance relationships with faculty (tenure and non-tenure) and support mentoring that would ultimately assist in professional engagement upon graduation.
- Host school-wide conference highlighting emergent and relevant topics related to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
- Develop and deliver leadership trainings to student groups that request representatives from the diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging office in the KU School of Business.
- Provide specialized career and/or graduate preparation programming to support students.
- Collaborate with the business career advising team to provide specialized career and professional preparation on appropriate career management, graduate programs, and internship/job search skills.
- Advise students on appropriate domestic and international career management, graduate programs and job search skills.
- Develop knowledge and familiarity with a broad range of business career functions and industries.
- Collaborate with business career advising team on career curriculum that aligns with DEIB strategic goals. May instruct BUS 210, if required.
- Manage presentations and workshops associated with the preparation of students for the job market including resume writing, interviewing skills, networking, industry research, etc.
- Facilitate networking and career events involving participation from industry for various Business School majors, programs, and student organizations.
- Engage alumni as speakers, class hosts, and project/internship liaisons for DEIB initiatives.
- Engage alumni from underrepresented populations in area academic and social activities, with some attention to cultivation for advisory board service.
- Work with executive education effort and the Alumni Association to help to determine and fulfill the needs for specialized professional education, networking, and other opportunities for Business School graduates in underrepresented populations.
- Serve as a liaison to the local, regional, and national workforce community.
- Support the Assistant Dean of DEIB in developing and collecting metrics related to the outcomes of these efforts (students served, satisfaction, mentor relationships, corporate/firm relationships, recruiting efforts, graduation rates, etc.).
- Aid the Assistant Dean of DEIB and school administration in the collection and analysis of success metrics for graduates from underrepresented populations (e.g., placement, salary, rank, position satisfaction, etc.)
- Serve as a liaison to other DEIB graduate initiatives on campus and with the Alumni Association, executive education programs, etc.
- May recruit, supervise and train student assistants.
- Attend business school staff and faculty assembly.
- Participate in school and university wide committees and groups as requested.
- Complete other job-related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree plus three years relevant experience, OR Master’s degree.Excellent communication skills as evidenced by application materials.Demonstrated record of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
- Master's degree in business, education, psychology, counseling, communications, or closely related field.Experience working with underrepresented populations, as defined in overview.Experience in career or academic advising, higher education, or other relevant areas.Experience with administering diversity initiatives at the post-secondary level.Experience in community engagement and/or professional networking.
- Current resume;
- Cover letter addressing how required qualifications are met;
- Complete contact information for three professional references.
Review of applications will begin on August 22nd and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified. Contact Information to ApplicantsSteven Johnson, Jr, sjohnsonjr@ku.edu
Advertised Salary RangeMinimum of $41,300 Work ScheduleM-F 8-5, occasional weekend or evening for events Application Review Begins22-Aug-2022 Anticipated Start Date03-Oct-2022
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