Senior Coordinator of Equity and Inclusive Engagement

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with developing, managing, and monitoring the implementation of broadening participation programs and initiatives to advance inclusive excellence in the faculty, staff, and students’ understanding of inclusive STEM learning.
• Collaborate with the Research Experience and Mentoring undergraduate program to support the Equity and Inclusion training and the curriculum seminar course by implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion principles, theories, and concepts to support STEM-inclusive curriculum content.
• Drive accountability to project timelines, deliverables, and outcomes, and develop processes, documentation, and communications for program roll-out and ongoing support.
• Serve as a DEI subject matter expert and liaison to campus and community stakeholders in providing perspectives, insights, and knowledge to ensure DEI initiatives align with institutional policies and procedures.
• Provide and support strategic implementation of intercultural engagement, innovation, identity, contemplative practices, intergenerational learning, and healing initiatives.
• Design and develop engaging learning materials and tools (videos and online materials) for the managed programmatic offerings.
• Prepare and develop quarterly and annual reports, manuals, and associated materials on DEI initiatives and strategies for the EFRC.
• Use analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret and evaluate trends, provide direction, and recommend best practice actionable solutions and resources to improve DEI efforts.
• Define and track key performance indicators.
• Collaborate effectively with the NewFoS leadership and external partners around project planning to meet DEI's strategic objectives.
• Organize and attend all DEI committee/group meetings, documenting informational updates, discussions, and action items.
• Help coordinate materials (stories from students/community engagement) for the e-newsletter.
• Coordinate measurable outreach initiatives and in-person engagement to activate the DEI strategy for the EFRC through educational campaigns with local schools, community colleges, industries, non-profit organizations, and other community entities.
• Prepare emails, presentations, and other communication materials (e.g., newsletters, brochures, manuals, promotional information).
• Participate in conferences and forums to stay abreast of cutting-edge issues and trends, benchmark leading organizations, enhance presence, and strengthen center recognition.
• Recruit students at all levels of programmatic involvement; identify gaps in service to inform expansion of learning outcomes and coordinate outreach campaigns to increase student participation.
• Collaborate with the Senior Education Coordinator (and the education initiatives under their coordination) and with center-wide campus partners in the design and review of inclusion-related policies, strategies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Instructional Design: 

• Knowledge of instructional design methodologies and STEM Educational Program Design; development of learning activities (including digital) and lesson development; and writing for both formal and informal learning spaces. 
• Deliver effective, interactive, high-impact learning programs, as needed. 

Communication: 

• Strong facilitation and presentation skills. 
• Takes an interest in new ways to communicate science information using technology and emergent learning tools such as AI. 
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
• Ability to gather information through informal chats and discussions.

Inclusive Excellence: 

• Skilled in creating inclusive learning spaces and experiences for students, faculty, and staff. 
• Knowledge of inclusive leadership training and development. 
• Strong background in mentoring minoritized students in STEM career pathways.
• Understanding and appreciation of key issues confronting groups who are diverse and have been marginalized.

Team/Office Organization: 

• Ability to develop web-based content (such as web page content). 
• Record and disseminate minutes during all meetings, including virtual. 
• High degree of emotional intelligence, problem-solving skills, communication skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while under pressure and in a variety of situations.
• Self-motivated, able to alternate between working independently and on a team.

Relationship Building: 

• Ability to build relationships and trust across diverse experiences, identities, and positions through cultural awareness, sensitivity, and humility. 
• Responsible, organized, and service oriented to lead intergroup coordination across five time zones in the execution of multiple programs. 
• Collaborative style and ability to accomplish goals through working with a variety of people.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Proficient in implementing and analyzing survey tools.
• Proficient in using data management tools (i.e., Smartsheets) and Microsoft Office Suites, Teams, and OneDrive, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field. 
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Direct experience working on educational program design, lesson writing, STEM education, and working with minoritized communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in an appropriate field AND three-years related work experience in program and training development, OR any equivalent combination of education work and experience.
• Experience managing virtual platforms, such as Zoom, Slack, Discord, Google Classroom, etc.
• Experience in higher education within the State of Arizona.

FLSAExemptFull Time/Part TimeFull TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week40Job FTE1.0Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryAcademic AdministrationBenefits EligibleYes - Full BenefitsRate of Pay$75,540 - $98,201Compensation Typesalary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)Grade10Compensation GuidanceThe Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our and our .

Grade Range Minimum$75540Grade Range Midpoint$98201Grade Range Maximum$120863Career Stream and LevelPC3Job FamilyAcademic Program MgmtJob FunctionAcademic AdministrationType of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies1Target Hire DateExpected End DateContact Information for CandidatesSara Chavarria
spchavar@arizona.edu


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