Senior Inclusive Programs & Engagement Coordinator

Virginia Military Institute; Lexington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Military Institute seeks a Senior Inclusive Programs and Engagement Coordinator to advance inclusive excellence across cadets and staff. You will design educational programs, coordinate events, and build partnerships with departments and community groups to foster leadership and service.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven assessment, and effective communications to support the Office of Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion’s mission on campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three years of experience coordinating programs, events, or community partnerships.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create, coordinate, and implement educational programs, cultural celebrations, service initiatives, and events fostering leadership development and connections.
• Collaborate with cadet organizations, Institute departments, and community organizations to support educational programming and outreach.
• Manage planning, event execution, and post-event assessment for office programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Higher education experience

Diversity / Inclusion knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Qualtrics

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

The Office of Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion at Virginia Military Institute is accepting applications for a new Senior Inclusive Programs and Engagement Coordinator. Through the Inclusive Excellence framework, we cultivate the knowledge, skills, and character that prepare cadets to lead effectively across differences and serve honorably in a diverse and interconnected world.

Job Description

Programs and Engagement

• Create, coordinate, and implement educational programs, cultural celebrations, service initiatives, and special events that foster leadership development, selfless service, and meaningful connections across the Institute and the wider community.
• Work collaboratively with cadet organizations, Institute departments, and community organizations to support educational programming, volunteer initiatives, and Institute outreach efforts.
• Support the planning and execution of post-wide initiatives and signature office programs through event management, stakeholder coordination, and implementation support.

Community Partnerships and Service Coordination

• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, alumni, Institute stakeholders, and external partners.
• Serve as the primary liaison for community partnerships, service initiatives, and collaborative programs.
• Coordinate community service and engagement opportunities, including partner communication, scheduling, volunteer recruitment, and event implementation.
• Develop and maintain systems that connect cadets and employees with service and volunteer opportunities, including opportunity promotion, registration, participation tracking, and partner coordination.

Assessment and Strategic Operations

• Support strategic office initiatives through project coordination, scheduling, logistics management, follow-up, and operational support.
• Support office assessment and reporting efforts through program evaluation, engagement metrics, attendance tracking, and data management.

Communications and Institutional Representation

• Manage communications related to office initiatives, programs, community engagement efforts, and events, including promotional materials, social media, newsletters, and Institute communications.
• Represent the Chief Diversity Officer in institutional meetings, communications, initiatives, and engagement efforts as designated.
• Serve as acting office lead in the absence of the Chief Diversity Officer, supporting continuity of office operations, initiatives, and communications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three years of experience coordinating programs, projects, events, engagement initiatives, community partnerships, or administrative operations.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and professionalism in a highly visible institutional environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cadets, faculty, staff, alumni, community partners, and external stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating programs, events, community engagement initiatives, or operational logistics.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while also functioning as a collaborative member of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience in higher education, military college environments, nonprofit organizations, civic engagement, student affairs, leadership development, community engagement settings, or Inclusive Excellence initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting assessment, reporting, engagement tracking, program evaluation, or project management processes.
• Experience with Qualtrics or similar assessment, survey, and engagement tracking platforms.
• Experience coordinating volunteer, civic engagement, service-learning, or community partnership initiatives.
• Experience in communications, graphic design, social media content creation, outreach initiatives, or partnership development.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. VMI will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities concerning employment, educational opportunities, programs, and services.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. VMI will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities concerning employment, educational opportunities, programs, and services.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found atAHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note:Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.Equal Opportunity Employer