The mission of the USU Inclusion Center is to create an affirming and supportive environment for students. We achieve this by implementing effective programming that supports the academic, cultural, and social experiences of students from diverse backgrounds. We partner with faculty, staff, and students to design initiatives that cultivate an acceptance and deeper understanding of difference. We also provide leadership for positive change that creates a campus and community environment that respects and embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Under the general direction of the USU Inclusion Center Director within the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the Program Coordinator II will develop and implement an array of various culturally relevant and enriching programs, events, and activities with the purpose of supporting Asian/Asian American/Pasifika (AAPI) student academic success, retention, graduation, and post-secondary success. To enhance the students' campus experience, retention and persistence, this position will create and implement comprehensive learning opportunities, including but not limited to academic and cultural programming, workshops and services, as well as create pathways for on and off-campus engagement to promote personal and professional growth.  The incumbent will also work collaboratively with campus partners to develop student leadership trainings, connection with peer and faculty mentors, as well as track data and compile end of year impact reports.

Please note this position is not eligible for H1-B sponsorship.

• Develop, implement, and assess programs that support the academic, social, and personal integration of the students at USU for an educationally enriching college experience and success.
• Establish and maintain a supportive and welcoming environment for Asian/Asian American/Pasifika students by providing mentorship, service and support coordination as well as day to day supervision of interns and student employees.
• Evaluate the needs of Asian/Asian American/Pasifika students and effectively establish academic and culturally relevant programs to support a sense of belonging and inclusion.
• Engage in Asian/Asian American/Pasifika student leadership development including connecting them with internships, work-study opportunities, volunteerism etc.
• Serve as advisor, holding an accountability role, to the Asian Student Association and the Pasifika Student Union.
• In alignment with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategic priorities, build and maintain collaborative relationships and partnerships within the university's various academic and support services to support retention, persistence, and success.
• Serve on committees for university-wide events such as: AAPI History Month, Diversity Week, and other committees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned, including program assessment, administrative duties, and communications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience.
• Experience providing culturally sensitive student support on an individual, confidential basis.
• Demonstrated experience delivering quality programming and services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience delivering quality programming and services to AAPI communities.
• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Professional experience working with multicultural and social justice education, including experience in the areas of race, ethnicity, nationality, class, disability, religion, sexuality, and gender.
• Experience using web and graphic design software.
• Understanding of educational barriers for specific demographics.
• Education or experience in public relations/marketing.
• Experience with online outreach.
• Experience in program evaluation, assessment, and working with data.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Critical thinking skills and perspectives of AAPI issues that are based respectively, in BIPOC communities.
• Knowledge of Asian/Asian American/Pasifika student experiences particularly in educational contexts.
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to requests for help and support.
• Ability to impart sometimes sensitive or controversial information with tact and sensitivity to diverse groups with divergent interests.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to concentrate in a busy office environment, paying close attention to detail and prioritizing workload with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to juggle many different projects simultaneously, with consistent accuracy, follow-through, and timely completion.
• Ability to take initiative, problem solve and work independently with good judgment to seek direction when needed.
• Ability to work as a contributing member in a team-oriented environment with an understanding of the larger unit and university contexts. This includes being part of an office team as well as collaborating with colleagues and non-university partners.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word Office with a willingness to learn additional software to facilitate roles and responsibilities of this position.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends for programming outside of regular business hours.
• General knowledge of sexual orientation and gender identity and the intersection of other identities.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

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*updated 11/2022