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Center for Social Justice Dialogue
The new Division of Institutional Equity is the campus leader in fostering equity and belonging for all students, faculty, and staff. The Community and Culture Unit is responsible for building a culture of inclusive excellence and social justice at UMBC through dynamic programming, dialogue, and resource development.
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| Position Overview: |
Within the Community and Culture unit, the Center for Social Justice Dialogue Coordinator will provide leadership and support for the Center's mission to transform education and foster inclusive excellence through dialogue. The
coordinator will engage with students, faculty, and staff to promote critical self-reflection, cultural storytelling, generous listening, and loving accountability, empowering the UMBC community to bridge differences and build a more just and
compassionate campus.
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| Why Work at UMBC? |
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $56,069 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
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| Telework: |
A hybrid telework schedule may be available.
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| Responsibilities: |
The Coordinator, reporting directly to the Co-Director of the Center for Social Justice Dialogue, supports Center functions by providing leadership in the following areas:
Student Program Development
● Develop, implement, and assess curricular and co-curricular student engagement opportunities, such as the “Social Justice Dialogues course,” the “IDEAL internship”, and “Interact”, which focus on dialogue skills and social justice concepts.
● Collaborate with campus partners to design programs integrating intergroup dialogue theory, cross-cultural communication, social justice education, and community building.
Student Staff Supervision
● Recruit, train, and mentor a diverse group of student interns and peer facilitators, ensuring alignment with the Center’s mission and values.
● Provide program oversight and curriculum design for the IDEAL dialogue facilitation internship.
● Supervise and provide ongoing professional development to student staff to foster their skills in facilitation, leadership, and community-building practices.
● Develop assessment tools to evaluate staff performance and program outcomes.
Dialogue Facilitation and Training
● Serve as a lead facilitator on the Center’s facilitation team and co-facilitate dialogue sessions for students, faculty, and staff, creating spaces for authentic engagement and relationship-building across difference.
● Provide training opportunities in dialogue facilitation grounded in intergroup dialogue theory and social justice frameworks for campus stakeholders.
Program Management
● Support the planning and execution of all Center initiatives, including scheduling, logistics, and resource allocation.
● Collaborate with campus partners, such as the Women, Gender and Equity Center, Center for Democracy and Civic Life, and Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion & Belonging (i3b), to align programming with shared goals.
● Manage communication strategies to promote programs, including social media, newsletters, and website content.
● Develop and maintain assessment strategies to measure program effectiveness and adapt initiatives based on
feedback.
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| Required Minimum Qualifications: |
Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferably in social work, education, sociology, international relations, conflict management, etc.
Experience Required:
● One year of related experience (graduate assistantships and some undergraduate appointments may be included as part of the years of experience) in co-curricular programming, dialogue programming or facilitation, support services, and advocacy for marginalized individuals and communities that prioritize and/or
focus on issues of social justice education, inclusion and equity.
● Experience in developing and facilitating dialogue programs, particularly on systemic social issues.
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse campus stakeholders.
● Ability to work independently, problem-solve, take initiative, set priorities, and handle multiple projects efficiently and effectively.
● Commitment to the values of inclusion, equity, and social justice.
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
Experience Preferred:
● Three to five years of related experience (graduate assistantships and some undergraduate appointments may be included as part of the years of experience) in co-curricular programming, dialogue programming or facilitation, support services, and advocacy for marginalized individuals and communities that prioritize and/or
focus on issues of social justice education, inclusion and equity.
● Student supervision experience.
● Completed training and/or certification in on-campus dialogue or intergroup relations program.
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| Background Screening Statement: |
A background check will be required.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Upload a cover letter and a resume.
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| Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled |
| Benefits: |
UMBC offers a rich benefits package.
Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):
Generous Leave which includes accruing:
- 22 Days of Annual Leave
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission:
- 8 credit hours per semester
- Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
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| Salary: |
Salary: $56,069 - $63,226 depending on qualifications and experience.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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| Hours: |
Full Time |
| Type: |
Regular |
| FLSA Status: |
Exempt |
| Equal Opportunity Statement: |
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
| Title IX: |
As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here. |
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Accommodation:
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If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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| Work Authorization |
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. |