Coordinator, DEI Programming & Engagement

Position Overview

The Coordinator, Programming & Engagement supports the efforts to engage the campus and
community in meaningful recognition, celebrations, and understanding of diverse communities, perspectives and experiences through
university-wide, large-scale programming and educational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the
  coordination of campus-wide diversity, cultural and social justice programs/events and educational initiatives for the Butler community
• Support the collaboration with campus and community partners in the design and execution of diversity and social justice programming and
  educational opportunities
• Manage the collection, coordination and information sharing of college, unit, campus-wide DEI programs
  and events (such as through a centralized DEI event calendar)
• Coordinate campus efforts to celebrate recognized heritage month
  celebration month programs/events
• Research community and national diversity and social justice engagement opportunities.
• Work in a collaborative manner with others across the University to coordinate DEI efforts across campus
• Gather data and make
  recommendations regarding programs and initiatives, processes, and procedures
• Develop reports, presentations, promotional
  materials, newsletters, and other communications
• Curate list of recommended posts for social media engagement related to DEI and
  collaborates with marketing to capitalize on social media accounts and influencers to drive internal and external awareness and support
  (Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook)
• Coordinate administrative needs for DEI program, including meeting set up, material prep,
  communication reminders, vendors, and campus activities
• Occasionally work special events outside of normal business hours on and
  off campus
• Provide support for in-person and virtual activities from development to implementation: work with the team to identify
  relevant topics, appropriate speakers and materials needed for a variety of programs and initiatives, coordinate space, catering, vendor
  arrangements, event and program logistics; compile event-related information such as descriptions, biographies, photos, consent forms,
  presentation slides, etc.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma and at least two year’s
  work experience
• Capacity to work independently and to effectively manage multiple tasks
• Strong verbal and written
  communications skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Posses creativity and openheartedness
• Demonstrated commitment
  to and extended knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Basic knowledge of restorative justice and/or an openness to learning
  about it as an approach to advancing diversity, inclusion, belonging, equity, and justice
• Strong ability to build and sustain
  relationships as well as collaborate with campus and community partners
• Ability to prioritize multiple commitments, meetings,
  programs, etc.
• Proficiency in Office 365, including Teams, and other communication tools

Preferred
Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the multiple dimensions of diversity, inclusion, and belonging, including, but
  not limited to religious diversity, race, ethnicity, culture, class, socioeconomic status, age, disability, gender, nationality, sexual
  identity, and sexual orientation
• Demonstrated experience in event/program planning and execution
• Experience in
  community-building within institutions and beyond
• Sound judgment, high ethical standards, discretion, and tact
• Ability to
  work with different teams in a diverse, dynamic environment
• Strong interest in advancing the mission and vision of Butler
  University office of DEI
• Experience responding appropriately with empathy and compassion to individual and community
  challenges
• Demonstrated successful experience working with BIPOC and other systemically minoritized students, faculty, and
  staff
• Experience and demonstrated competency in problem solving, planning, and discovery/research
• 2 years of DEI, cultural
  or social justice program work in a higher education or related setting
• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline
  (anthropology, sociology, social sciences, or related field)
• Experience in website and social media management

BU Benefits and Perks

Please check out Butler’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit
offerings, that include:

• Paid Time Off and Holidays:
  • 18 days of paid time off (vacation
    and PTO days)
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
  • Paid Parental
    Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
• Health:
  • Comprehensive medical,
    dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
• Retirement:
  • 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
• Tuition Assistance:
  • Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
    • Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
    • Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
    • Dependents
      (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
    • Covers tuition only
  • Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
• Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:
  • Access to Butler’s on-site fitness
    facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
  • LinkedIn Learning Courses
  • Free premium subscription to the Calm
    App
  • Discount at the College Bookstore
  • Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances

About Butler

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing
six colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Pharmacy & Health Sciences. Approximately 4,500
undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.

Join us at
the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University means so much more than a job. Join the dedicated,
innovative, and supportive community of faculty and staff that is moving Butler Beyond.

Butler University is an equal opportunity
employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees.  We
welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.