STUDENT DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR, College of Arts & Sciences

Tracking Code22500537521130Job Description

The Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion in the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) is hiring a Student Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Engagement Coordinator. The Coordinator is a unique growth opportunity for professionals interested in DEI work in higher education. The coordinator develops and maintains meaningful relationships between CAS students and the CAS Diversity and Inclusion office. The coordinator organizes annual DEI educational programs for students, coordinates regular communication with CAS students regarding DEI themed programs and events, and resources, and serves as a resource for students seeking support in select areas (e.g., responding to bias, accessing campus resources). Assisting CAS personnel seeking best practices for engaging, student concerns, liaising with CAS offices, and supervising undergraduate interns are also key responsibilities.

Required Skills

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter outlining their interest in the position, the ways inclusion and equity inform their work, and relevant experience.

• 1-2 years of previous experience in a range of DEI-related areas of student engagement such as workshop facilitation, mentoring, project management, conflict resolution, event/program planning, among others
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Awareness of best and promising practices in student DEI engagement
• Must be able to collaborate successfully and work in a team environment while also contributing individually
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work independently
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job LocationBOSTON, Massachusetts, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular