DEI Programs & Student Life Specialist

flcc; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $19–$21

NYS retirement

SUNY Savings Plan

Job summary

Finger Lakes Community College seeks a part-time DEI Specialist to advance diversity, equity and inclusion across campus under the Chief Diversity Officer, in collaboration with the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership. This role focuses on programming, advisement and outreach to underrepresented student populations and organizations.

The position requires an associate degree (36 credits) and one year of college student engagement experience, with strong communication in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred; 36 credits completed required.
• One year of college student engagement experience required.
• Experience with students of color and underrepresented populations desired.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Experience with large event planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advises/mentors designated DEI student organizations and future student groups on main campus in consultation with the Chief Diversity Officer and Directors of the Center for Student Involvement and Student Well-Being.
• Monitors website and office publications for effectiveness and efficiency including social media related to DEI programs. Ensures all media and marketing conforms to the College’s policies and procedures.
• Attends regional and local trainings and conferences with student staff, when appropriate.
• Develops, coordinates and implements a minimum of 10 programs per academic year focused on DEI programming including but not limited to social identity, intersectionality, privilege and oppression, etc.
• Assists with the implementation of a college-wide, academic year student development program for emerging, transitional, underrepresented student populations and seasoned student leaders.
• Serves as a mentor and guide to the students in the co-curricular programs, with special attention given to underrepresented student populations.
• The DEI Specialist will work with key stakeholders on campus to welcome international students to the FLCC community.
• Under the direction of the Office of DEI, supports continual assessments of the effectiveness of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at FLCC specifically focused on the student experience.
• Under the direction of the Chief Diversity Officer, maintains and upholds the student-focused efforts connected to the FLCC DEI strategic plan and serves on campus committees when appropriate.
• Manages the budget for programming in alignment with all College and/or Corporation Funding guidelines.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Social media promotion

Student leadership development

Collaboration

Education

Associates degree

36 credits completed

Job description

Finger Lakes Community College seeks a part-time DEI Specialist to advance diversity, equity and inclusion across campus under the Chief Diversity Officer, in collaboration with the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership. This role focuses on programming, advisement and outreach to underrepresented student populations and organizations.

The position requires an associate degree (36 credits) and one year of college student engagement experience, with strong communication in a fast-paced,