Educational Programming Coordinator

Office of Recruitment & College Engagement; a unit within the Division of Student Success and Academic Affairs

The College of Education & Human Development is seeking an Educational Programming Coordinator to develop, facilitate, and evaluate programming as well as provide administrative leadership for The Bridge. The Bridge is a dedicated space in the College for students, faculty, and staff to develop and expand their multicultural knowledge, awareness, and skills. The ideal candidate would possess strong skills in public speaking, facilitation, data collection and analysis, event coordination, collaboration, and discretion and sound judgement. The individual in this position reports to the Director of Recruitment & College Engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate programming that expands the knowledge, awareness, and skills of students, staff, and faculty
* Serve as lead on the routine and daily functions of The Bridge (e.g., scheduling, staffing, attendance tracking)
* Supervise student staff in The Bridge
* Advise the Student Advisory Committee for The Bridge
* Provide leadership development opportunities for students in collaboration with others in the Office of Recruitment & College Engagement
* Collect data, maintain records, and compile reports to facilitate continuous improvement efforts
* Participate in and perform other job-related functions such as attending office meetings, developing newsletters, and assisting with special events
* Collaborate with staff, faculty, and community stakeholders
* Support the overall team of the Office of Recruitment & College Engagement as needed, particularly in recruitment and retention efforts.
* Serve in a liaison capacity to represent the office as specified by the director
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
With occasional night and weekends.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

The preferred candidate will have:

* A Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
* 2 years of related experience post-Master's degree.
* Experience with educational programming in a higher education setting.
* Proficiency in public speaking, facilitation, data collection and analysis, and event coordination.
* Familiarity with Outlook, Google Drive, Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and Zoom.
* A valid Driver's license

Salary Range: $21.30 - $24.50/hour
Grade: GGS-009
University Title: Student Support Coordinator II
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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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