DEI & Community Engagement Program Lead

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Híbrido; USD 35.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Minnesota’s College of Liberal Arts seeks a Diversity, Inclusion, Community Engagement, and Equity (DICEE) Project Coordinator. This role provides critical support to the CDEO, coordinating community engagement, events, communications, and office operations in a hybrid setup with in-office presence several days per week.

Responsibilities include coordinating community engagement efforts, managing meetings and agendas, assisting with civic initiatives, drafting web content,

Formación

• High School Diploma/GED and four years of related office experience or a combination of education and/or relevant administrative work experience to equal at least four years
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and contributing to an inclusive working environment, and developing collegial, inclusive, and culturally responsive working relationships
• Demonstrated ability to engage in a welcoming manner with colleagues internal and external to the University, such as students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills, as well as a high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience simultaneously handling multiple duties/projects with competing priorities, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of the DICEE team
• Demonstrated experience handling and maintaining confidential information
• Strong proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn new technology
• Ability to work occasional early mornings, nights, and weekends (this occurs very infrequently)

Responsabilidades

• Community Engagement Coordination: Support efforts related to CLA's Community Engagement priority in the strategic plan; assist with scheduling and note-taking during meetings and listening sessions; perform other tasks as needed
• Manage scheduling and assist with agenda development for periodic CLA staff meetings coordinating community engagement work
• With oversight from the CDEO, manage voting and civic engagement initiatives; coordinate with partners in CLA offices and external partners
• Collect and curate information and generate ideas regarding community engagement for the DICEE newsletter
• Collaborate with the Minnesota Historical Society to support State History Day, recruit mentors and judges, organize lounges and schedule meetings with partners
• Initiatives Coordination and Support: Recruit attendees, track expenses, manage event details, provide tech support, summarize discussions
• Draft web content and promotional materials; develop and curate content focused on DEI and community engagement resources; update CLA diversity and engagement content
• Outreach to faculty and staff to promote DEI/community initiatives; engage with subject matter experts across CLA/UMN
• Provide staff support for DICEE workgroups and committees; schedule meetings, update agendas, manage communications, maintain shared drives
• Develop and maintain relationships with DICEE partners inside/outside CLA and the University; identify opportunities to advance DICEE
• Represent DICEE at events to share information about work and resources
• Proofread DICEE publications and other documents; provide content feedback
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Office Management: Update and maintain DICEE intranet; ensure accessible versions of communications like newsletters
• Schedule meetings and events related to DICEE initiatives and for the CDCEO
• Draft and send correspondence on behalf of DICEE staff
• Support DICEE events using Zoom, Google Calendar, Email, and Salesforce
• Manage DICEE email account and shared Google Drive
• Create spreadsheets and maintain project/office files
• Manage DICEE office space and logistics
• Track DICEE discretionary spending
• Manage DICEE social media platforms
• Other related duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Verbal and written communication

Office administration

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Google Suite proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Time management

Descripción del empleo

The University of Minnesota’s College of Liberal Arts seeks a Diversity, Inclusion, Community Engagement, and Equity (DICEE) Project Coordinator. This role provides critical support to the CDEO, coordinating community engagement, events, communications, and office operations in a hybrid setup with in-office presence several days per week.

Responsibilities include coordinating community engagement efforts, managing meetings and agendas, assisting with civic initiatives, drafting web content,