The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 7,000 students from across the globe.

General Statement of Duties:

The Coordinator for Leadership and Diversity & Inclusion is responsible for assisting in the administration of a comprehensive leadership development program, campus wide diversity and inclusion programming, and supporting a meaningful student engagement experience

CORE DUTIES:

Leadership Development

• Assist with execution of the First Year Leadership Experience (FLEx) program including the recruitment of mentors, program implementation, and assessment
• Assist with the execution of Leadership Day
• Assist with the execution of the Leadership CAPstone experience

Student Engagement

• Assist in engaging students in the University community
• Assist in creating and implementing new University traditions
• Assist in advising multi-cultural student organizations in the areas of budgeting, contracts, marketing, implementation, and evaluation of programs

Orientation

• Assist with training of Orientation staff
• Coordinate DEIAB programs for Orientation.
• Assists in the implementation of the University’s orientation programs

Diversity and Inclusion

· Support the Director in the development and implementation of Center programming and diversity training

· Serve on, or chair, planning committees for affinity months (Hispanic Heritage Month, Native American Heritage Month, Black History Month, and Women’s History Month)

· Assist the Director in establishing all long-term goals for the Center

· Assist in the selection, training, and supervision of the Diversity Peer Educators

· Assist with the supervision of student workers and assign tasks as needed

· Advise students on academic and personal issues and make referrals where appropriate to tutoring, counseling and other support services to support retention efforts

· Represent the Myatt Center on committees, councils and task forces that promote diversity, as required by the Director

· Expect to occasionally work nights and weekends, as required by the Director

Other

• Provide rotation coverage for evening and weekend events and activities to ensure compliance with policies and to assist in problem resolution.

• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director for Student Engagement, Leadership and Orientation, Associate Director for Recognized Student Organizations (RSO) and Leadership Initiatives, and Director of the Myatt Center.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in higher education, student development or similar field
• Knowledge of contemporary higher education principles, practices, and procedures
• 2+ year’s professional experience student programming, leadership programs, DEIA-B, student affairs, student activities or similar field.
• Knowledge and/or experience with planning, implementing, and assessing student programs required.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Understanding of Microsoft 365 products required
• Understanding of web-based higher education software such as Anthology/Campus Labs Engage and Baseline, Slate, and Banner preferred
• Understanding of learning management software such as Canvas preferred
• Understanding of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form required
• Ability to work with academic departments and other student support service areas required
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population required
• Ability to multitask and manage different projects required
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends required
• Ability to work in a “team orientated” office

· Knowledge of issues facing historically underrepresented populations

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be COVID vaccinated

University of New Haven Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Vision

The University of New Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a diverse institution which celebrates, respects, and values individuals of all social identities. We believe that as members of the university community, our socio‐cultural differences ignite intellectual growth and foster a culture of understanding that embraces our ever‐changing society.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you have the qualifications we are looking for, and are interested in working for an institution where the experience of learning is both personal and pragmatic and one that is guided by a distinguished faculty who care deeply about individual student success, we want to hear from you! Please submit a cover letter and resume which will remain confidential through this link: http://apply.interfolio.com/112073

If you have any issues with this submittal, please contact us at HRDept at newhaven.edu.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,978.47 - $46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Student Programming: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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