Working/Functional Title
Global Justice Education & Outreach Coordinator
Position Summary
The Global Justice Education and Outreach Coordinator in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) department in Student Affairs should be curious, eager to learn, and focused on leveraging the strengths and assets of diverse communities globally, such as understanding the histories, experiences, cultures, and issues of racial-ethnic groups in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. This work supports interconnections among local, national, and global peoples and their societies. The Coordinator works to develop the competence of students in understanding the various regions of the world and the complexities and interconnectedness of being in a global society with the goal of students understanding worlds different from their own through a social justice lens. This person will also support the student organizations through their active engagement with student leaders and advisors from these organizations. The Coordinator should exemplify the Division’s quality standards and exhibit behaviors that are respectful, responsive, and resourceful. All programs under the auspices of this position are designed to respond to the needs of students and the campus community in ways that are aligned with the university’s core values of quality, inclusiveness, and connectivity. Duties include:
• Organizes seminar series, workshops and mini-conferences and works collaboratively with partners across campus who are hosting scholars from with intellectual expertise in the field.
• Focuses on understanding the global community, world politics, and interactions between countries and international organizations, considering national and global contexts and perspectives.
• Helps students explore global justice, including international development ethics, and the intricacies of how culture and society feed sociopolitical issues.
• Helps the student organizations and all students understand and explore the intersectionality of global, national, and local lived experiences.
• Collaborates on department initiatives, program review, program and student learning outcomes development, and assessment to improve student learning.
• Re-examines universal ideas through the perspective of marginalized groups and worldviews.
• Supervises graduate students associated with the services of the unit.
• Represents Student Affairs on various committees and task forces at the request of the unit Director or AVP.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing one or two years of post-bachelor degree work, such as a Masters in Administration or a Behavioral Science field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in administration, program development and personnel development and training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Written and verbal fluency in foreign language may be required.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge and education equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing one or two years of advanced degree work, such as a Masters in fields of international/global studies, political science, history, economics, anthropology, sociology, and Social Justice Studies, Social Science, or a related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in student affairs programs and services, research design and administration, or training and development programs; may require experience in specific cross-cultural education, counseling, administration and; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Written and verbal fluency in foreign language may be required.
Master or Ph.D. in related areas; fluency in a second language with a strong understanding of leadership to empower others; strong interest in learning, education, and self-reflection; strong sense of integrity, passion for social justice, and demonstrated creative initiative.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references.
Work Hours
Hours are generally Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM but do include evenings and weekends to oversee student meetings and events.
Bidding eligibility ends March 18, 2025, at 11:55 PM
