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The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at Iowa State University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Coordinator of Multicultural Programming. This position will be responsible for planning large and small-scale programming, oversee passive programming via social media, and coordinate the Academic Program for Excellence, a summer scholarship program for incoming students. Applicants should possess skills in and experience with written and oral communication, serving multicultural students and students from diverse backgrounds, and programming in a college setting. This position will be hired as a Student Services Specialist I.

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The Program Coordinator reports directly to the Assistant Director within the Multicultural Student Affairs Office. The Program Coordinator may supervise 2 graduate assistants and 1-2 undergraduate student employees during the academic year and an additional 2-3 graduate assistants and 5-7 undergraduate students during the summer APEX program.

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The person in this position is responsible for providing leadership in developing major programming for the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA). This programming includes large and small student events held throughout the year and the Academic Program for Excellence (APEX) and related retention programming and academic intervention for program participants. Additionally, the coordinator will assist with MSA outreach programming and contribute to MSA assessment efforts.

The successful candidates will possess knowledge of the experiences of multicultural college students and have a willingness to work in a flexible environment, understanding that the needs of students and the needs of the institution will evolve over time. The successful candidates will also have a basic knowledge of university academic programs, general academic regulations, familiarity with issues/concerns related to serving students of color. Exemplary written and oral communication skills; strong organizational skills; and ability to multitask are also required to be successful in this role.

Direct Scholarship Program

• Coordinate recruitment activities related to the APEX scholarship, counsel prospective students, and their families during on and off campus recruitment activities

• Guide application, acceptance, and appeals processes for scholarship students

• Plan and coordinate APEX academic programming including course management and supervision of instructors

• Manage scholarship program events and student development initiatives through the summer and academic year

• Direct assessment of scholarship programs effectiveness and guide improvement efforts to increase the academic success, retention, and graduation rates for students

• Supervise graduate assistants and peer mentors, including training, managing workflow and evaluating performance

• Collaborate with campus departments (e.g., Office of Admissions, college student services offices) for multicultural student recruitment and APEX programming

• Offer professional guidance and maintain knowledge of and changes in procedures for admission, financial aid and housing

• Identify and address early immersion issues facing first-year students of color and on-going transition concerns related to retention of continuing scholarship students - Coordinate with and refer scholarship students to other campus support networks (including academic advisors for major selection, college Directors of Multicultural Student Success (DMSS) for academic support, student activities to increase student involvement, colleges for internships/study abroad opportunities

• Lead academic outreach and intervention processes for scholarship students (e.g., collaborate with campus academic advisors, identify pre-collegiate factors, conduct midterm interventions, assist students navigating institutional processes).

Manage Academic, Social, and Cultural Programming

• Plan and execute large-scale in-person programming for multicultural students and strategic use of social media for passive programming

• Plan and execute cultural events including, collaborating with cultural heritage month planning groups across campus, academic support initiatives, personal and professional development programming for students.

• Assess current programmatic efforts and make changes and improvements as needed to accomplish programming goals

• Supervise programming graduate assistants and undergraduate student assistants

• Serve as a resource person to faculty, staff and students working with multicultural programming initiatives

Assist with campus recruitment and retention efforts

• Represent MSA on university committees and taskforces related to multicultural student success.

• Participate in prospective and new student outreach efforts

• Collaborate on MSA assessment efforts including but not limited to retention rates, cohort comparisons, intervention effectiveness and university retention initiatives

• Provides early, ongoing, and individualized  guidance for multicultural students in support of MSA programs and initiatives

• Other duties as assigned  by supervisor

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• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
• May provide guidance to students

Iowa State University, a place where adventurous minds are encouraged to accomplish amazing things, is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. More than 30,000 students are enrolled and are served by over 6,200 faculty and staff. Iowa State University is a global and culturally diverse university committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for both learning and employment–diversity in experience and perspective is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and building an inclusive academic community. At Iowa State, these values are translated into action by seeking individuals who have experience working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituents. The university expects that all employees will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in Iowa State University’s Principles of Community. A culturally diverse student body with students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries converge on one of the nation’s most beautiful campuses. Big 12 Conference sports and a tradition of international cultural performances make campus life an adventure to remember. Iowa State is located in Ames, a community of 67,000 ranked as the number one “Best College Town in America” by 247WallSt.com and among the top 10 best places to live in America.

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To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

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