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American Indian Cancer Foundation

We appreciate your interest in employment with the American Indian Cancer Foundation. We take great pride in our reputation as a positive, professional and productive workplace. Please view our open positions below. To inquire about job opportunities with AICAF, please contact info@aicaf.org.

Employee Benefits

  • Holidays: AICAF observes 10 paid holidays per year.
  • Vacation: New employees earn 20 days of paid time off during their first year, with a maximum accrual of 30 days per year after five years of service. Employees may carry over a maximum of 80 hours each calendar year.
  • Other Leaves: Time off with pay may be provided for jury/witness duty, death in the family, birth or adoption of a child, and bone marrow donation.
  • Health Care Insurance: Comprehensive health care plans are offered to eligible employees and their families. AICAF pays for 100% of the premium for employees enrolled in these plans and 50% for eligible family members. Eligibility is the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
  • Dental Insurance: Dental care plans are offered to eligible employees and their families. AICAF pays for 100% of the premium for employees enrolled in these plans and 50% for eligible family members. Eligibility is the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
  • Flexible Spending Account: FSA plan offered for medical and dependent care expenses for eligible employees.
  • Retirement Plan: Employees over the age of 21 are eligible to contribute to a 401(k) plan immediately upon hire. AICAF will match up to 3% of the employee’s gross earnings when they contribute to the plan.
  • Life/AD&D Insurance: AICAF provides all eligible employees coverage by paying 100% of the premiums for group term life and AD&D insurance benefits.
  • Long-term Disability Insurance: AICAF providers all eligible employees coverage by paying 100% of the premiums for long-term disability (LTD) insurance coverage.
About Macalester College 

The Residence Hall Director provides oversight of a residential community including community development, facility management and educational opportunities. The Residence Hall Director is an educator who centers students’ experiences, learnings, well-being, growth, and development throughout all aspects of their responsibilities and provides direct supervision to 9 student staff members. This position also supports and responds to issues related to students in distress during and after regular business hours, and serves as resource and referral agent for campus and community resources. This is a live-in position that reports to the Associate Director of Residential Life- Residential Education.

Responsibilities

  • Manage  the  daily operation of a residence hall area including supervision of 9 student staff members, management of facilities and hall operations, creating an inclusive community, and facilitating conflict resolution.
  • Develops positive relationships with hall residents and other students through availability, counseling, and advising
  • Serve as a conduct hearing officer for residential students. Maintain a presence in the residence halls and on-campus during business hours, occasional evening and weekend programming, and while on-call.
  • Use knowledge of student development theory to implement educational opportunities and foster learning in the residence halls.
  • Develop, implement and participate in Residential Life functions such as student staff recruitment, selection, and training.
  • Partners with campus colleagues to develop and facilitate social engagement and educational workshops for residential students.
  • Serve as a member of the Macalester on-call team  (crisis/emergency response) via rotating campus-wide duty coverage.
  • Must live in a provided on campus apartment.

Qualifications

Required 

  • Bachelor’s degree required with 2+ years of residential life live-in experience post Baccalaureate degree.
  • Strong commitment to diversity and social justice with an understanding of how to advance a culture that is welcoming and inclusive.
  • Knowledge of student learning and development, particularly in a residential living environment.
  • Demonstrate the ability to be flexible and work with ambiguity.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with various deadlines while maintaining community presence and availability to students.
  • Proficient in basic office software and/or productivity applications.

Preferred

  • Master’s degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Counseling, or related field.
  • Previous experience in collegiate on-campus housing department

Position Package

This is a 12-month salaried position to begin immediately upon hire. A fully furnished two-bedroom apartment with in-unit laundry is provided. Partners and children are welcome. A meal plan is provided to RHDs when food services are available. One pet is allowed with approval, including cats, dogs, and fish. Free on-campus parking is provided with a reserved Residence Hall Director parking spot. This position offers free access to Macalester Athletic facilities including a +1pass for a family member, partner, or friend. Support for professional development is provided.

Note: This position is available for immediate hire.

Macalester College – Institutional Overview

Since its founding in 1874, Macalester College has provided students with the inspiration, insight, and experience to become successful and ethical leaders. Located in St. Paul, Minnesota, Macalester enrolls nearly 2,100 students who come from virtually every state and 91 countries. Macalester is committed to being a preeminent liberal arts college known for its high standards of scholarship and its special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society.

Macalester is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from everyone who would add richness to our community, including people of color, individuals with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Benefits

Macalester employees enjoy a fantastic benefits package and working environment that is second to none. Please visit Macalester Benefits for more information about what Macalester has to offer its employees.

 

Application Guidelines

For consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume as one PDF through the Macalester Employment Opportunities website by February 14, 2021. All inquiries about this position should be directed to:

Ashley Ellingson

Talent Acquisition Manager

aellings@macalester.edu

Assistant Director of Student Support and Success
About Macalester College 
Since its founding in 1874, Macalester College has provided students with the inspiration, insight, and experience to become successful and ethical leaders. Located in St. Paul, Minnesota, Macalester enrolls nearly 2,100 students who come from virtually every state and 91 countries. Macalester is committed to being a preeminent liberal arts college known for its high standards of scholarship and its special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society.
Qualifications

Minimum requirements Bachelor’s Degree and 3 or more years of professional experience within an education setting working with underrepresented students and developing diversity programs related to social justice topics, LGBTQ+ dynamics, and multiculturalism.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Candidates will have a Master’s Degree in higher education, student personnel, or equivalent; plus 1 or more years of experience in a higher education setting working with underrepresented students and developing diversity programs and services.
  • Demonstrated ability working in a team environment and showing initiative to create and complete projects
  • Experience working with underrepresented student populations, particularly Latinx and DACA and mixed status students
  • High energy to build relationships with students, academic departments, and administrative departments.
  • Program development and event planning experience
  • Strong leadership, communication, and facilitation skills

Job Description 

The Assistant Director of Student Support and Success will coordinate programs and initiatives to support marginalized and underrepresented students within the Department of Multicultural Life (DML). The Assistant Director will report to the Assistant Dean of Multicultural Life and Director of Student Support and Success and assist in the coordination of programs that promote student success and belonging at Macalester. The Assistant Director will contribute to the MOSAIC peer mentorship program, create programs and workshops, and develop student success resources for underrepresented students, including but not limited to first-generation to college students, low income students, and BIPOC students with particular attention towards Latinx students. Working with the Assistant Dean and Dean of Multicultural Life, the Assistant Director will connect DACA and/or mixed status students with personal, educational, and legal supports to maintain immigration and/or legal status.

Responsibilities

  • Plans and develops programs, events, and monthly dialogues that promote curricular and co-curricular success for underrepresented students, specifically first-generation, low income and BIPOC students.
  • Assists in the coordination of the MOSAIC Mentorship Program
  • Recruits, hires and supervises student employees to increase their leadership skills
  • Assists in building success networks across campus among students, staff, and faculty and makes appropriate referrals for pertinent resources.
  • Assists with developing new activities and initiatives that promote curricular and co-curricular integration
  • Assists DACA and mixed-status students with personal, educational and legal supports
  • Develops and implements marketing and publicity strategies that connect students with opportunities and resources.
  • Participates in committees and other duties as assigned

 

Program Director of TRIO Student Support Services for Students with Disabilities

About St.Olaf College

At St. Olaf College we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and globally engaged community. We believe in fostering different identities, beliefs, and traditions because our differences make us stronger. St. Olaf strives to promote cultural diversity and multicultural understanding and create a campus where individuals of all backgrounds feel accepted and supported. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the enrichment of our diverse community.

One of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges, St. Olaf serves 3,000 students, ranks #1 among U.S. colleges for the number of students studying abroad, and celebrates carbon-free electrical power.  Its mission is to challenge students to excel in the liberal arts, examine faith and values, and explore meaningful vocation in an inclusive, globally engaged community nourished by Lutheran tradition.  The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, restored, historic river town of 20,000 located 45 minutes south of the Twin Cities.

About the Role: 

Are you passionate about helping students overcome class, social and cultural barriers to completing their college education?  Do you enjoy program management and building relationships with and providing direct service to students with disabilities?  We seek a self-motivated Program Director of TRIO Student Support Services for Students with Disabilities (SSSD) who will lead a newly funded TRIO program to help make sure program participants can achieve a college education and thrive in our community.

What You’ll Do: 

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute all program services and activities to achieve program objectives
  • Advise a caseload of students and monitor their academic success
  • Manage program records and prepare and submit performance reports, including grant proposals, to maintain compliance with the U.S. Department of Education
  • Establish and maintain relationships with students, St. Olaf faculty and staff, and TRIO/college access professionals
  • Hire, train and supervise program staff and student employees
  • Oversee and manage all budgets including the Department of Education budget

Who You Are:

The qualified candidate will have:
Education:  Master’s Degree

Experience:  Five or more years of experience working with TRIO-eligible students, including students with disabilities, multicultural populations, and underprepared students

It will be helpful if you also have:

Education:  Master’s degree in counseling, education or related area

Experience:  Personal background similar to that of students to be served

What skills you should bring…

  • Ability to establish rapport with students with disabilities from diverse ethnic/racial backgrounds
  • Ability to lead and maintain effective working relationships with program partners
  • Ability to plan, organize, collaborate and implement projects in a timely manner
  • Knowledge of college curriculum, financial aid, mindfulness, and positive psychology practices.

If you are excited by our work and values, then apply now!

Funding Note:  Student Support Services for Students with Disabilities is a TRIO college retention program funded by the U.S. Department of Education and based at St. Olaf College.  This program is designed to help students overcome class, social and cultural barriers to complete their college education. Our SSSD program works with 100 St. Olaf students.  Program participants are students with disabilities, one-third of whom are from low-income families.

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Application Link: https://stolaf.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=1715&job=program-director-of-trio-student-support-services-for-students-with-disabilities

 

Director of the Latinx Student Services

About Augsburg University

Augsburg University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and nine graduate degrees to more than 3,500 students of diverse backgrounds. The trademark of an Augsburg education is its emphasis on direct, personal experience. Guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders

General Statement of Duties

Multicultural Student Services advances Augsburg University’s commitment to student success in an intentionally diverse community.  Supporting the success of students in the classroom and involvement across campus anchors the work of Multicultural Student Services.  This work includes the development of partnerships across campus with key offices to provide a strong network of support, services, and opportunities.  The Director of Latinx Student Services implements and coordinates programs and services that empower individuals of Latinx descent to achieve their academic, interpersonal, and professional goals

If you would like to apply to this position or read about it more click on the link below

 

Deadline to Apply: Open until Filled

Application Link :https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=AFCA0ADED97CECA8B6DCEFF48F4E05D8?JOBID=124470&CNTRNO=0&TSTMP=1598400093569

 

Director of Equity and Inclusion

About Minnesota State College Southeast

Minnesota State College Southeast is a two-year technical and community college that prepares students for a lifetime of learning by providing education for employment, skill enhancement, retraining, and transfer, to meet the needs of students and the community. The Winona campus opened in 1949, merging with the Red Wing campus in 1992 and updating its name to Minnesota State College Southeast in 2016 with the change of mission to offer both technical training and the associate of arts degree. Minnesota State College Southeast is a member of Minnesota State. For more information, visit www.southeastmn.edu.

About the Position

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

1. Lead college efforts to strategically advance equity and inclusion for all constituents.

Serve as the college president’s designee on matters of diversity and inclusion, including as a representative of the college to local communities. Serve as a senior advisor to the president and the president’s cabinet on equity issues. Take significant leadership in the college’s work to advance system level initiatives, such as Equity 2030 and Equity by Design. Maintain good working relationships and build collaborations with equity-focused organizations in the region.

Lead the writing of grants to support diversity initiatives, including Title III and TRIO. Review, analyze, and compile data in support of college grants and college-wide strategic planning. Utilize data analysis to support efforts of the president, cabinet, campus committees, and other stakeholders in advancing student-focused equity and inclusion efforts.

Provide leadership in advising underserved students, including students of color, low-income students, first generation students, and other underrepresented populations. Collaborate with academic advisors and academic success coordinators to strengthen supports for these students, providing supplemental advising and wrap-around services. Serve as a member of the Student Success Team, strategically collaborating to address and improve student retention.

Serve as the chair of the college’s Equity and Inclusion Committee, leading faculty, staff, and student members in a wide array of initiatives across the institution. Serve as a campus leader on the Executive Council and on the Academic and Student Affairs Leadership Team. Meet with the president’s cabinet on a regular basis to inform and guide college priorities and strategies. Serve as a member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team, participating in the ongoing development of department-wide priorities and initiatives.

Develop, maintain, and direct the college’s equity and inclusion plan in compliance with policies, procedures and guidelines from Minnesota State. Build collaborative relationships within the college, the Minnesota State Office of Equity and Inclusion, and other college and university campuses. Serve as the college’s key representative to the Minnstate system’s Campus Diversity Officer group, attending regular system meetings and providing feedback, input, and direction on behalf of MSC Southeast.

Build collaborative relationships with community partners to enhance and inform the college’s work as it relates to equity and inclusion. Participate in local events and activities on behalf of the college, and work to foster opportunities for college participation in area events that are relevant to the work of this position.

Partner with Human Resources in efforts to recruit, hire, and retain a diverse workforce. With the Director of Human Resources, support efforts in compliance with affirmative action policies and the ongoing development of the college’s affirmative action plan. Collaborate with the campus Title IX officer to ensure compliance and education as required by Title IX legislation and system policy.

Priority: Essential Discretion: A Percent of Time: 50%

2. Lead efforts, in collaboration with the Admissions and Enrollment team, to strengthen recruitment and enrollment of underrepresented students at the college.

Work closely with the Director of Admissions and Enrollment and admissions representatives to design and implement a strategy for enhancing recruitment of diverse and underrepresented students at the college. Participate as a member of the Admissions and Enrollment Team. Lead the creation and facilitation of outreach events for specific student populations, and support general recruitment strategies as they relate to recruiting diverse students. Build relationships with local communities to create connections and better inform college outreach, including: Native American communities, Hispanic/Latinx communities, Hmong communities, LGBTQ+ communities, and other communities of color and of underrepresented populations. Collaborate with Student Affairs division leaders to ensure that inclusion efforts are connected between enrollment and retention initatives.
Priority: Essential Discretion: A Percent of Time: 15%

3. Design, coordinate, and facilitate training and other educational opportunities for students and employees in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence.
Provide leadership on the design and coordination of ongoing training for employees at annual in-service events as well as at voluntary opportunities throughout the academic year. Collaborate with external presenters to offer training on topics including inclusion, equity, access, equity and inclusion best practices, issues of identity, sexual harassment prevention, sexual violence prevention, Minnstate system policies, and other topics as requested.
Create, coordinate, and facilitate trainings and educational opportunities for students that enhance cultural competence and advance the equity priorities of the college and the college’s strategic plan. Collaborate with campus student senates and with the Equity and Inclusion Committee to identify training topic priorities and to increase student participation in trainings.
Facilitate additional educational opportunities for campus constituents and local community members, such as lectures and presentations from internal and external presenters.
Priority: Essential Discretion: A Percent of Time: 15%

4. Serve as part of the Student Affairs leadership team
Serve as part of the Student Affairs leadership team, providing guidance, direction, and recommendation to policy and practice across the division. Serve as Student Affairs designee to additional College committees as requested.

Priority: Essential Discretion: B Percent of Time: 10%

5. Serve as the college’s Deputy Title IX Officer.

Support the work of the Title IX Office by completing intakes for Title IX complaints, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Title IX Officer. Serve in place of the Title IX Officer in their absence, coordinating responses to filed complaints, in compliance with Minnstate system policy and procedure. Participate in Minnstate Title IX meetings, trainings, and educational opportunities. Maintain current knowledge of Title IX laws and regulations, and Minnstate policies and procedures.

Priority: Secondary Discretion: B Percent of Time: 5%
6. Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the college and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.
Priority: Secondary Discretion: A Percent of Time: 5%

If you would like to know more about this job click on the link below.

Deadline to Apply : Open until filled

Application Link :https://southeastmn.peopleadmin.com/postings/1500

 

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Regional/ NationalOpenings

The University of Arizona is HIRING

Cultural & Resource Center Coordinator Positions

Hiring In: African American Student Affairs, Asian Pacific American Student Affairs & LGBTQ+ Resource Center

Salary: $45,000 plus benefits

For job duties & details, please visit talent.arizona.edu or direct links:

Direct link for candidates for African American Student Affairs Coordinator position: http://bit.ly/AASA_Coordinator

Direct link for candidates for Asian Pacific American Student Affairs Coordinator position: http://bit.ly/APASA_Coordinator

Direct link for candidates for LGBTQ+ Resource Center Coordinator position: http://bit.ly/LGBT_Coordinator

If you would like to learn more about this position or apply for it push on the links above!

 

The University of Wyoming is looking for a new Residence Coordinator!

Residence Coordinators (RCs) are responsible for working with Residence Life and Dining Services (RLDS) staff to foster a safe, comfortable, and inclusive living environment for our students. RCs manage operations and provide leadership to a community of 340-620 residents. RCs will directly supervise Resident Assistants, indirectly supervise Desk Assistant staff, and may have the opportunity to supervise a Graduate Residence Coordinator. RCs also advise a Community Senate, collaborate with University offices, chair and participate in committees, and serve on an on-call rotation. This is a live-in position. This position may oversee University Apartment communities.

Job Description 

https://uwyo.taleo.net/careersection/00_ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=20003915&tz=GMT-07%3A00&tzname=America%2FDenver

Davidson College

Program Coordinator for Diversity and Inclusion 

The Program Coordinator for Diversity and Inclusion provides programming, education, outreach, and administrative support for student diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at Davidson College. Supervised by the Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, this position will serve as a critical leader in developing strong interpersonal relationships with historically and systemically minoritized student communities such as students of color, LGBTQIA+ students, undocumented students, and first-generation students while connecting them to campus resources as needed. The Program Coordinator will offer direct student support by overseeing the daily administrative operations for the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, act as a frontline supervisor to student staff, and foster a welcoming environment in each of the department’s spaces. Through strategic and innovative outreach efforts, this position is tasked with raising the visibility of diversity and inclusion community spaces, programs, and resources.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR FOR DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

APPLY NOWJob no: 493700
Categories: Staff
Department: Center for Diversity and Inclusion

The Program Coordinator for Diversity and Inclusion provides programming, education, outreach and administrative support for student diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at Davidson College. Supervised by the Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, this position will serve as a critical leader in developing strong interpersonal relationships with historically and systemically minoritized student communities such as students of color, LGBTQIA+ students, undocumented students and first generation students while connecting them to campus resources as needed. The Program Coordinator will offer direct student support by overseeing the daily administrative operations for the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, act as a frontline supervisor to student staff and foster a welcoming environment in each of the department’s spaces. Through strategic and innovative outreach efforts, this position is tasked with raising the visibility of diversity and inclusion community spaces, programs and resources.

Duties:

Programming

  • Plan and lead logistical support of small and large scale programming the Center for Diversity and Inclusion such as new student orientation, alumni/family engagement weekend, LGBTQIA+ Coming Out Week, heritage month collaborations, recognition ceremonies and service-learning projects.
  • Event management for the STRIDE pre-orientation and peer leader program such as recruitment, registration management, off-site transportation and resource development.
  • Collaborate with key Student Life stakeholders on events such as Civic Engagement, Student Activities, Outdoors Program, Chaplains Office, Career Development, Academic Access and Disability, Residence Life and Student Health and Wellbeing.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support on the Center’s co-sponsorship funding process.
  • In collaboration and oversight by the Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, design and facilitate workshops on a variety of social justice topics.

Student Supervision, Advising and Support

  • Develop strong interpersonal relationships with historically and systemically minoritized student communities such as students of color, LGBTQIA+ students, undocumented students and first generation students while connecting them to campus resources as needed. Relationships should also honor collective and intersectional identities within and across student groups while also holding attention to coalition building.
  • In collaboration with the Assistant Dean, hire and supervise 6-8 student staff. This includes: creating staff schedules, advising program development, facilitating professional development, performance evaluation, management of bi-weekly timecard approvals, leading staff meetings and team building activities.
  • Co-advise a group of 16-20 STRIDE (Students Together Reaching Individual Development and Education) Program Peer Leaders for incoming students of color and/or first generation students by holding regular meetings, gather updates on first-year students, support their programming efforts and offer them performance feedback.
  • Advise student organizations directly and indirectly affiliated with the Center for Diversity and Inclusion across diverse identities and groups such as students of color, international students, first generation students, undocumented students, LGBTQ students.

Center Administration & Operations

  • Create a welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors at the Center and its additional spaces by advising them of campus resources.
  • Support the Assistant Dean in maintaining the Center’s financial transactions and budget management: purchasing, vendor contract processing, travel arrangements, monthly credit card statement reconciliations, reports, etc.
  • Serve as the primary administrative manager for room reservation requests for the Center’s multiple spaces.
  • Provide administrative support for the Assistant Dean of Students for Diversity and Inclusion by coordinating meetings and scheduling student appointments.
  • Monitor and maintain inventory of office supplies and kitchen facilities.

Outreach, Communication & Resources

  • Develop and implement a marketing and communication plan that raises the visibility of diversity and inclusion spaces, programs and resources.
  • Design print and social media materials to publicize events and resources with attention to consistent messaging for the Center’s mission such as newsletters, campaigns, resources guides, event fliers.
  • Manage social media and technology platforms for the Center by providing frequent updates on events and resources.
  • Track campus community engagement with the Center’s multiple spaces.
  • May provide support to the Assistant Dean of Students for Diversity and Inclusion on the Bias Reporting system.
  • Coordinate updates to the Center’s website and when necessary create new pages and forms.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree; minimum one year experience working college students from historically underrepresented populations (students of color, first-generation, international students, LGBTQ students, undocumented, etc.) in an advising or leadership development capacity. Applicants must also have prior experience in event planning and office administration.

Prefers a Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, social justice education or a related field. Qualified applicants will have completed courses and/or trainings related to college student development, curriculum design, diversity/social justice, gender/sexuality studies, ethnic studies international relations and/or religious studies. Candidates must also have prior experience planning workshops and group facilitation. Experience using, developing and managing social networking media, websites and the Microsoft Suite is strongly desired. Ability to speak languages in addition to English (in particular Spanish) and possessing knowledge about ethnic minority communities and services in and around Charlotte, NC are highly desirable skills.

If interested in applying, please go to https://employment.davidson.edu to complete the online application, along with a cover letter resume.  Preference given to those who apply by February 15, 2021.

At Davidson College, we believe the college grows stronger by recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff committed to building an inclusive community.  In order to achieve and sustain educational excellence, we seek to hire talented faculty and staff across the intersections of diverse races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, socio-economic backgrounds, political perspectives, abilities, cultures, and national origins.

Alcohol and Other Drug Health Promotion Coordinator

Central Washington University

Job ID: 3850

Job Summary

The Health Promotion Coordinator for Recovery and Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) is part of the CWU Wellness Center team. The Wellness Center supports CWU’s mission to bring together individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives in an inclusive, student-centered university that develops the potential for success. This position will exercise delegated authority and apply evidence informed methods and innovative approaches to accomplish the objectives of the unit. This position will address socioecological and bio-behavioral health issues with awareness, prevention and intervention strategies.

The Coordinator for Recovery and AOD is responsible for initiating and maintaining contact with health and mental health professionals, student affairs colleagues, police, university students, faculty and staff, and surrounding community members to achieve the goals of the Wellness Center and university. This position has budgetary responsibility for program budgets and assists in managing daily programming responsibilities in the office. This position collaborates with faculty on issues relating to curriculum infusion and assists in classroom instruction as appropriate; represents CWU and Wellness on various community coalitions/organizations and makes commitments that affect departmental operations. All employees are expected to support CWU’s commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment.

Job Duties
Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Campus Coordination:

  • Recruit key stakeholders and students to identify and analyze data pertinent to AOD issues.
  • Coordinate CWU Recovery Outreach Community (ROC).
  • Plan, implement and evaluate campus-specific strategic plans for alcohol and other drug prevention, based on needs assessment data.
  • Manage online educational curriculum (e.g. Think About It, AlcoholEdu, eCheckup, etc.) with staff.
  • Analyze and synthesize research literature and have the ability to communicate the research to students and other populations.
  • Implement AOD prevention programming for students; focused on harm reduction, reducing underage and high-risk drinking and cannabis/other drug misuse/abuse. May include peer theater orientation programs, tobacco cessation groups, and group motivational interviewing.
  • Identify and implement appropriate culture change strategies on campus, relying on theories and models of health promotion.
  • Train and collaborate with faculty on issues relating to curriculum infusion. Assist in classroom instruction as appropriate; educate about environmental prevention, behavioral indicators and student norms related to alcohol use and abuse.
  • Conduct on-going training seminars to enhance skills and training for campus community.
  • Research and apply for grant funding to support Wellness Center initiatives and programs. Provide oversight and monitor awarded grants.

Intervention and Direct Service:

  • Coordinate, facilitate and evaluate all on-campus alcohol education for student conduct referral program using Alcohol Skills Training Program (ASTP) workshops. Recruit, train and oversee ASTP workshop facilitators.
  • Deliver and manage the BASICS program, including meeting with students to review personalized feedback and conduct brief motivational interviewing.
  • Coordinate individual and group case management and advocacy for students in recovery.

Assessment:

  • Establish baseline and comparative measures that assess progress toward Wellness Center goals and provide snapshot of student behavior.
  • Participate in the assessment of all Wellness Center health promotion activities, including the peer educator program, all outreach, and all services and outreach programs provided by students reporting to this position.
  • Create/compile quarterly reports of assessment results.
  • Assist Director with data collection and report for Drug Free Schools and Campuses Act (DFSCA) Biennial Report.
  • Write the Biennial Report and meet with stakeholders who supply information to it quarterly.
  • Help coordinate and distribute National College Health Assessment and other surveys as appropriate.

Other duties as assigned:

  • Participate in the planning, development, design, implementation and evaluation of short- and long-term plans for Wellness Center operations, strategic initiatives and program objectives.
  • Assist Director in compiling and publishing annual reports.
  • Support design and development of the Wellness Center website, social media and other marketing and communication campaigns.
  • Other duties as required by the Director.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in public health, health education, social work, counseling, higher education, or related field.
  • Demonstrated professional experience in the area(s) of alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and education programming based on the public health model of environmental prevention programs for the traditional college age population.
  • Demonstrated experience with service and/or program assessment.
  • Demonstrated skill designing and delivering effective presentations and trainings to groups.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team and independently.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment balancing multiple responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated willingness and/or experience working with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds and experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with college students.
  • Experience with Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) or brief intervention with young adult populations.
  • Master’s degree in Counseling, Higher Education, Public Health or related field.
  • Understanding of and/or proficiency with motivational interviewing skills and techniques.
  • Demonstrated case management skills and advocacy for members of a recovery community.
  • Knowledge of primary health issues for college students.
  • Experience monitoring budgets and expenditures.
  • Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES).
  • Experience or interest in mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds.
  • Ability to incorporate multicultural perspectives and issues into everyday conversations.
  • Demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for students through various activities.

Competencies

  • Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.
  • Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
  • Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
  • Commitment to Diversity: Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Salary: $44,300 – $55,000 annually dependent upon qualifications and experience

Schedule/Appointment: Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (1 hour lunch)

Working Conditions: Work is performed in the Wellness Center. Some classroom workshops and lectures are presented in conference rooms, residence halls, and other locations as necessary. Some evening, weekend and on-call work will be required. Working conditions can be stressful. Certain situations may exist that require conflict-resolution and dispute resolution skills. Set-up for workshops occasionally requires carrying and lifting of heavy equipment and materials. There is potential risk for harm from clients who may become violent or express symptoms of mental illness. Mandatory trainings include sexual assault advocacy, diversity and equity, FERPA and Title IX training.

Benefits CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification. For additional information please visit: https://www.cwu.edu/hr/benefits

An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans. To learn more, visit: https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/public-service-loan-forgiveness-program.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach:

  • A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and experience: (a) meet the required (and, as applicable, preferred) qualifications, and (b) demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities as described by the posting;
  • Resume including work history, education, training; and
  • Contact information for three professional references.

Screening Begins: Immediately and will continue until January 20, 2021

**Priority will be given to applications received by the screening date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Contact Information

Name: Marissa Howat
Title: Director of Health Promotion
Email: Marissa.Howat@cwu.edu
Phone: (509) 963-3213
Website: Wellness Center

Please contact Human Resources at hr@cwu.edu or 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.

Conditions of Employment

Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to sign a Sexual Misconduct disclosure in pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 and submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access.

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