OEI Engagement Coordinator (Hybrid Opportunity)

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth’s flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public
research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450 acres in
the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers.
In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith
College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior
Director for Inclusion and Strategic Engagement, and an integral part of a dynamic team, the OEI Engagement Coordinator coordinates all
programs and initiatives under the engagement branch of the Office of Equity & Inclusion (OEI). This position handles all aspects of
planning and logistics for high-profile OEI events, programs, and initiatives in the interest of enhancing the universities responsiveness
to inclusion needs on campus.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates all programs and initiatives under
  the engagement branch of the Office of Equity & Inclusion (OEI).
• Handles all aspects of planning and logistics for high-profile OEI
  events, programs, and initiatives.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of innovative co-curricular programs and
  initiatives to sustain and/or increase engagement and community building for the UMass community.
• Supports the Senior Director
  through project management as part of collaborative efforts to move special and cross-college/unit initiatives forward.
• Gathers
  information and provides appropriately synthesized information and reports.
• Communicates with cross-campus parties, developing and
  monitoring plans.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with both internal and external campus partners.
• Maintains
  contemporary knowledge of current trends and participates in related training to stay abreast of new developments in the field and apply new
  knowledge as appropriate.

Other Functions

• Performs related duties as assigned or required
  to meet Department, Executive Area/Division, and University goals and objectives.
• Understands responsibilities with respect to
  Title IX, Clery, and other compliance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities,
Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Bachelor’s degree with at least two (2) years of experience
  creating and implementing programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with
  constituents at all levels.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to independently prioritize and
  work on several projects simultaneously.
• Experience serving a large, culturally diverse population.
• Demonstrated
  experience and comfort with public speaking.
• Experience in developing strategies to increase program creation and engagement.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications,
Licensure)

• Prior experience in engagement, DEI, and/or programming in higher education.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Typical office environment.

Additional
Details

• This position will supervise one (1) graduate assistant.

Work
Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (37.5 hours per week).
• Required to work some nights and
  weekends.
• This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where
  an employee’s work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. As this position falls
  within the Professional Staff Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining
  agreement.

Salary Information

Level 26

PSU Hiring Ranges

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a resume, cover letter, and
contact information for three (3) professional references. The search will remain open until filled.

UMass Amherst is committed
to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin,
disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from
discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors
who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative
action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified
minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal
and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.