FXD Program Coordinator, UMEC Mentoring

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Posting Number: S2033P

Department: Unity Multicultural Education Center (UMEC)

Employment Status: Fixed-Term

Temporary or Fixed-Term Assignment End Date: 12/22/2023

Hours per Week: 40

Months per Year: 7 month term

Job Purpose

The Program Coordinator for Mentoring in the Unity Multicultural Education Center (UMEC) is primarily responsible for overseeing BRIDGE (Building Relationships in Diverse Gonzaga Environments) and manages all the summer orientation sessions. BRIDGE is a first-year mentoring program for students with underrepresented identities (e.g. first-generation, low income, LGBTQ+, students of color, Indigenous students, etc.) that begins with Pre-Orientation the week before fall classes and continues throughout the academic year. This position works collaboratively with faculty and multiple campus departments to provide a holistic network of support that helps recruit and retain a diverse student body aligned with institutional diversity goals.

Minimum Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)
40375

Salary Midpoint (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)
47500

Maximum Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)
54625

Essential Function Category Title
Coordination of BRIDGE

% of time for section
50

Function Details

• Support BCORE (student coordinators) in marketing and recruiting around 40 first-year students to participate in BRIDGE.
• Assign BRIDGE participants to mentoring families including two peer mentors, a faculty/staff mentor, and a handful of their peers.
• Help coordinate all logistical aspects of the BRIDGE program, including but not limited to scheduling, room reservations, catering, ordering supplies, budgeting, etc.
• In collaboration with the UMEC professional staff and two undergraduate students, develop/refine the curriculum for the Social Justice Peer Educators and BRIDGE mentor training.
• Work closely with the Office of New Student and Family Programs to communicate with the parents and families of BRIDGE participants and to host a few summer sessions designed for their needs.
• Continue and/or develop campus partnerships with faculty and staff to offer collaborative programs during the summer institute and throughout the academic year.
• Coordinate and publicize community building events, study breaks, and study sessions throughout the academic year.
• Monitor, track, and evaluate contact between BRIDGE participants and their peer mentors, faculty/staff mentors, and peer families.
• Conduct grad checks as well as in-person mid-term and semester-end check-ins with BRIDGE participants.
• Administer and analyze periodic surveys to assess student learning outcomes and programmatic goals and report findings to key stakeholders.

Essential Function Category Title
Summer Orientation Sessions

% of time for section
25

Function Details

• Work closely with the Office of New Student and Family Programs (NSFP) to present and represent UMEC during the summer orientation sessions.
• Coordinate and develop UMEC session information to present to new students.
• In collaboration with UMEC and NSFP staff to create new mini-BRIDGE experience.
• Assessment on all sessions and provide reports to UMEC director.

Essential Function Category Title
Student Supervision

% of time for section
10

Function Details

• Supervise or co-supervise 2 BRIDGE coordinators and 10-15 peer mentors.
• Conduct weekly individual meetings to set and track personal and paraprofessional goals.
• Assign tasks and projects related to UMEC’s mentoring pillar as well as students’ personal and paraprofessional goals.
• Evaluate work performance and provide feedback to expand or improve skills that will be transferable to future careers.

Essential Function Category Title
Assist with Act Six Program & Unity Scholars Program

% of time for section
10

Function Details

• Assist UMEC Director and Assistant Director by coordinating logistical aspects of the Act Six program, including but not limited to scheduling, room reservations, catering, ordering supplies, budgeting, etc. for the academic year;
• Assist in tracking scholars’ service hours and leadership experiences, document programmatic activities;
• Collect data that will assist with development of Unity Scholars Program; evaluate and assess programs;
• Coordinate and assist with logistical aspects of Unity Scholars Program development

Other Functions

• The Program Coordinator will support the UMEC programs and services.
• Represent department or division on University-wide committees or projects.
• Deliver department presentations and facilitate training workshops.
• Engage in professional development opportunities to stay current on mentoring underrepresented students and increase cultural fluency.
• Assist in other duties as assigned.

University Work Values

Promoting Excellence in Academic Endeavors and Professional Practice
* Fostering intellectual depth, competence, reflection, and creativity in pursuing exemplary, rather than satisfactory, outcomes

Sharing Responsibility for Mission Identity and Leadership
* Making a personal commitment to learn about Gonzaga’s mission, discovering ways to contribute individually and collaboratively to our distinctive learning and research community

Affirming a Commitment to Human Dignity
* Engaging one another with profound respect, professionalism, and cura personalis while supporting one another’s continued learning, development, and maximizing of potential

Advancing a Culture of Inclusiveness
* Developing cultural fluencies and global awarenesses, and practicing habits that enable us to value, recruit, and support community members from historically underrepresented backgrounds

Caring for Our Common Home and Integral Ecology
* Growing ecological awareness of and respect for the interconnectedness of human and non-human life, and the need to develop and practice habits that are mutually beneficial to all life

Cultivating Individual and Community Accountability
* Demonstrating mutual commitment to our shared project by holding ourselves and others responsible for actions, expecting appropriate behavior, and aligning activities with ethical and professional standards

Degree Required
Bachelor’s Degree

Certifications and/or Licensures required

n/a

Knowledge Required
Early career, knowledge may be from education and/or some experience

Years Experience Required
Less than 12 months

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Sociology, Ethnic Studies, Leadership Studies, or related field.
• Provide undergraduate work experience in supporting and/or advocating for students from historically underrepresented and traditionally marginalized communities and facilitating and training on diversity, equity, and inclusion matters
• Experience in intergroup dialogue theory, peer education and/or residential programming
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and online social networking for marketing and communicating with students in a professional manner.
• Availability to work on “student time”, including evenings and weekends,

Desired Qualifications

• Experience training and presenting to students
• Experience leading large- and small-scale facilitation
• Demonstrated leadership and experience in a higher education setting working with orientation or first-year students
• Student supervision experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of budget management –
• Familiarity of and appreciation for Jesuit higher education

Physical / Environmental Qualifications
* Remain in a stationary position 65% of the time
* Ability to attend meetings and events across campus in various weather conditions
* Wrist and hand movement related to computer work
* Bend, stoop, kneel, stretch and reach
* Pick-up, carry and move items up to 25 lbs.

Open Date: 06/02/2023

Open Until Filled: Yes

Application Review Begins On: 06/16/2023

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Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996.

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