Coordinator of Inclusive Programming - Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign-Urbana seeks a 100% full-time Civil Service Program Coordinator (5002) to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within ACES. You will coordinate signature programming for students and staff, support inclusion groups, and develop trainings across the college.

Responsibilities include learning curriculum development, managing a monthly DEI newsletter, and expanding partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in equity and inclusion programs.
• Experience delivering public presentations and/or facilitating trainings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate educational and programmatic opportunities to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within ACES.
• Develop and supervise signature programming for staff and students.
• Direct and support inclusion groups and programming for students and employees.
• Facilitate trainings and guest lectures on DEI topics upon request by faculty.
• Manage communications for ACES, including newsletters and web resources.
• Build collaborations with university partners to strengthen inclusive programming.

Skills

Public speaking

Training delivery

Equity inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s preferred

Job description

College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

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Everything we do is designed to improve the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels of understanding and influence.

Be a part of our story.

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) is an administrative unit within the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES) charged with ensuring access to educational opportunities, promoting fair access to resources, addressing barriers to participation, advancing inclusion of diverse perspectives and experiences, and fostering a sense of belonging for everyone in the college. The work of ODEI is designed to uplift and strengthen the positive experiences for all students, faculty, and staff and empower individuals to thrive within the ACES learning and working environment.

Job Summary

Coordinate educational and programmatic opportunities within the College of ACES for students, faculty, and staff to increase understanding of topics and skills related to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Develop and supervise signature programming to ensure equitable access to higher education and community belonging and inclusion for all.

Duties & Responsibilities

Facilitate Signature Inclusive Programming

• Develop and implement signature programming for professional development of employees in ACES.
• Develop and implement signature programming for ACES to increase educational opportunities and community building for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Direct and support inclusion groups and programming for both students and employees.

Provide Individualized Training Opportunities Upon Request

• Facilitate programs, trainings, workshops, and other educational opportunities for faculty, staff, and students.
• Develop curriculum tools and supports for ACES faculty related to topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Serve as a guest speaker for ACES courses to discuss topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion when requested by faculty.

Manage ODEI Communications for ACES

• Increase communication clarity about resources and opportunities across IL campus for all students, faculty, and staff in the college.
• Edit and publish the monthly ODEI newsletter.
• Provide support to ACES' Inclusion websites by creating, editing, and/or adding resources related to programming, opportunities, and resources.

Community Engagement and Collaborations

• Grow connection to other faculty and staff at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign providing inclusive programming.
• Participate in professional improvement opportunities when appropriate for the role.

Other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in equity and inclusion educational programming and/or initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience delivering public presentations and/or facilitating trainings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or related field.
• Experience teaching in person, online, and active learning modalities.
• Experience presenting to and working with diverse audiences.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills, particularly in delivering effective presentations and drafting and developing written materials, including newsletters, blog posts, and web content.
• Understanding of general cultural competency and nuanced understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion-related topics.
• Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion as related to areas of study represented in the College of ACES.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 - Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible. The budgeted salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000 and is commensurate with experience. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

Champaign-Urbana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [e-mail].