Diversity Programs Coordinator

Position Overview

The Diversity Programs Coordinator (Efroymson Diversity Center – Butler University) is a
collaborative leader with an emphasis on student success outcomes. The Diversity Programs Coordinator will develop and implement
evidence-based strategies to recruit and retain students from marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds and identities. This
student-focused leader will connect with campus partners including, but not limited to Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Enrollment
Management, and Division of Diversity Equity & Inclusion to ensure students have equitable access to a strong network of support to enhance
their belonging and success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee key scholar programs for diverse communities
  including but not limited to the Morton-Finney Diversity Scholars Program (MFDSP), Indiana Latino Institute Scholars, CLD Scholars, and
  Butler Tuition Guarantee Scholars
• Assist in recruiting/selecting prospective students, developing and implementing program
  curriculum, providing academic and personal support, and advising student leaders/mentors among the above-mentioned groups
• Contribute to the implementation of other DEI and Efroymson Diversity Center programs and events
• Contribute to the University’s
  strategic goal of creating an intentionally diverse, inclusive, and equitable learning and working environment
• Provide leadership
  and oversight for the diverse scholar programs and ensuring a plan for student scholars to grow through identity development, social justice
  initiatives, community building, DEI advancement, and volunteerism  
• Serve as administration of each of the diverse scholar
  programs including recruitment and retention of scholars, development and implementation of programming, maintenance and enforcement of
  program policies, monitoring and tracking scholars’ academic and programmatic progression including retention and graduation rates
• Manage, implement and report on the memorandum of understanding with the affiliating community partners to provide resources and
  programming for this student population
• Implement evidence-based strategies to support the retention and graduation of students
  from marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds and identities Advocate for the needs and desires of this population of students to
  ensure equitable access to opportunities to belong and thrive
• Collaborate with colleagues within Student Affairs, Academic Affairs,
  Enrollment Management, and Division of Diversity Equity & Inclusion to ensure students have access to a strong network of support Serve on
  committees and work groups to strategize around best practices to yield equitable outcomes for students
• Connect with the Office of
  Strategic Engagement to establish and maintain community partner relationships
• Advance BU|BeWell by developing co-curricular
  experiences for students that promote greater cultural awareness and understanding, social justice, and culturally-relevant leadership
  development
• Support Efroymson Diversity Center initiatives and pillar programs that focus on the orientation, connection, support,
  retention, and empowerment of students, including Dawg Days, Blue Scholars, and education/training

Required
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a relevant discipline or area of work
• Experience in program design, coordination, implementation, and evaluation
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and
  inclusion
• Experience working directly with students from marginalized/ underrepresented backgrounds and identities
• Ability
  to establish and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships/partnerships utilizing interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Experience communicating effectively with students, faculty, staff, and prospective students/families
• Demonstrated
  understanding of college student development
• Experience implementing strategies to advance diversity, equity and inclusion for
  students at Predominately White Institutions (PWIs)
• Experience with and a desire to have a high level of engagement with
  students
• Ability to give presentations to a variety of audiences
• Creative, innovative, collaborative, glass half full,
  can-do attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous scholarship programming experience
• Master’s Degree

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 committed to enhancing the diversity of the student body and our faculty and staff. In addition, hiring decisions are made on
the basis of an individual’s qualifications, past experience, overall performance, and other employment-related criteria. Butler University
provides equal opportunities for employment and advancement for all individuals, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, color,
disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.