Coordinator For Culture And Belonging (61909)

Job Details

Job Location: Main Campus - North Canton, OH

Position Type: Staff (Full-Time)

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Position Summary

Walsh University is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about the environment found on a private, values based, Catholic liberal arts campus. Walsh University believes in the desirability of a small university that promotes academic excellence, a diverse community and close student-teacher interactions. A commitment to the Judeo-Christian tradition, diversity and service learning are critical to the mission of Walsh University. The Division of Student Affairs at Walsh University has been structured to reflect the University's commitment to student development and retention.

Walsh University is seeking a dedicated professional to serve as the Coordinator of Culture and Belonging within the Student Affairs division. Reporting directly to the Director of Culture and Belonging, this position plays a crucial role in supporting and implementing initiatives related to international student services, global learning and intercultural education. The Coordinator will work closely with the Director, creating a stronger sense of belonging through outreach, student-centered programs, individualized support and mentorship. The successful candidate will contribute to creating an inclusive and culturally rich campus environment that aligns with the university's Judeo-Christian traditions and values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Student Outreach and Support:

• Assist in the planning and execution of programs and events that promote intercultural understanding, awareness, and appreciation among students, faculty, and staff.

• Collaborate with student organizations, academic departments, and campus partners to facilitate initiatives promoting cultural humility

• Serve as the co-advisor for Black Student Union and World Student organization

• Provide support in coordinating services for international students, including orientation programs, immigration advising, and academic support.

• Collaborate with academic departments to ensure international students receive necessary support for academic success.

• Assist in organizing and promoting cultural exchange opportunities for international and domestic students.

• Serve as personal and academic mentor to build a sense of belonging

• Promote and implement programs designed to enhance student experiences at Walsh University cultivating a welcoming environment for students, addressing individual student needs to foster cross-cultural understanding.

Administrative Support:

• Support the coordination and promotion of study beyond programs, including student recruitment, advising, pre-departure, and re-entry programs.

• Assist in managing logistics and communications related to study beyond opportunities

• Assist the Director of Culture and Belonging in administrative tasks, including data collection, program assessment, and reporting.

• Maintain accurate records and databases

• Manage communication channels to ensure effective and timely dissemination of information

• Collaborate with the Director of Culture and Belonging to track student club/organization budgets including expenditures and revenues, maintaining records, and linking program objectives and assessment to the university's vision strategic implementation priorities

Collaboration and Communication:

• Foster positive relationships with diverse student populations, faculty, staff, and external partners.

• Collaborate with other university departments to integrate cultural humility into various aspects of campus life.

• Support the Director in representing the office at meetings, conferences, and events.

• Other duties as assigned or required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must understand and support the Mission, Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University, as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and possess the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to fostering intercultural understanding and cultural humility in alignment with Catholic values.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Other Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as highly effective interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.

• Ability to multi-task and engage in the gathering, examination and analysis of information to arrive at solutions or recommendations and/or take appropriate action.

• Must take pride and be thorough in the quality of work produced completing assignments in accordance with the communicated timeline.

• Demonstrated technology literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Frequently: sit, perform desk-based computer tasks; use fine manipulation and grasp; use a telephone; write by hand; sort and file paperwork.

• Occasionally: stand and walk; twist; lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

• Ability to attend events and activities on or off campus.

• Frequently: ability to interact and communicate with members of the University and others as necessary.

• As needed: ability to work any part of the day or week, including early mornings, evenings, overnight hours, weekends, and holidays.

• Physical requirements of the job include prolonged sitting, extended periods of keyboard work and use of a computer monitor, some walking, occasional lifting and carrying objects no more than 20 pounds.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume, unofficial transcripts, etc.

About Walsh University

Walsh University is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about the environment found on a private, values based, Catholic liberal arts campus. Walsh University believes in the desirability of a small university that promotes academic excellence, a diverse community and close student-teacher interactions. A commitment to the Judeo-Christian tradition, diversity and service learning are critical to the mission of Walsh University. Walsh University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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