Program Coordinator, Office of Diversity and Inclusion

September 9, 2024

New England College

Henniker

The Program Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of programs and services offered through the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. The Program Coordinator reports to the Director of Diversity and Inclusion.

Essential Duties Summary

Help coordinate cultural programs and diversity trainings across the campus to promote cross-cultural understanding, inclusion, belonging, and engagement among faculty, staff, and students
Support the enrollment, orientation, and retention of students from diverse backgrounds, focusing on support in areas such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender identity, sexuality, disability, nationality, and military status
Assist the Director in monitoring academic progress of students in the Passport First-Year Exploration Program and provide referrals for academic supports as needed
Act as a mentor, advocate, and ally for individual students and for recognized cultural organizations
Create and maintain departmental social media campaigns on a weekly basis
Actively receive visitors in office, helping connect students with additional resources on campus to help address their needs
Perform any other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required

Experience

1-2 years’ experience working at a college or university required, which could include work as a student leader

Required Skills and Knowledge

Student-centered, unbiased approach to supporting and advocating for students
Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point) or similar products
Ability to manage multiple priorities at once
Creativity and self-motivation
Interest in working with diverse groups of people
Strong organization and planning skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with planning and implementing cultural and social justice programs preferred

EEO Statement

New England College prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, veteran’s status or disability in regard to treatment, access to or employment in its programs and activities, in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals with disabilities needing accommodation should contact the ADA Compliance Officer.
New England College is committed to providing equal opportunity in all conditions of employment and creating a welcoming and supportive environment that celebrates diversity. If an imbalance is found to exist, the College will make good faith efforts to recruit, hire and promote persons underrepresented in the workplace.