Position Title:

DEI Communications Coordinator

Department/School:

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Salary/Pay Rate:

$60,405.80 - $71,000

Job Summary:

This role will involve coordinating and enhancing communication efforts within the DEI office and across various campus entities. Additionally, the Fellow will play a pivotal role in energizing marketing and publicizing efforts for the DEI office while closely monitoring statistical communications to gauge engagement levels. Collaboration with the Office of Marketing and Communications will be integral to ensure alignment with broader institutional branding initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field
• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate communications activities between the Office of DEI and all campus stakeholders,including schools, departments, offices, student organizations, faculty, staff, trustees, cabinetmembers, and administrators.
• Participate in organizing and executing special DEI events, meetings, and activities, includingcollecting, editing, and publishing DEI-related news from across campus.
• Work closely with the VP for DEI to implement the DEI communications strategy, ensuring itreflects the mission and goals of the office.
• Take charge of managing DEI social media accounts, creating engaging content and fosteringonline community interaction.
• Ensure that all DEI communications align with the college brand and messaging guidelines.
• Perform various duties to support the effective operation of the Office of DEI, includingconducting research, composing reports, and maintaining data and records.
• Collaborate with the VP and executive assistant to review and update the DEI website, ensuringcontent accuracy and relevance.
• Engage with and mentor student workers and interns within the DEI office throughout the year,providing guidance and support.
• Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the DEI office and itsinitiatives.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist College.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • College pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the College.

About the Department/School:

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion partners with President Kevin Weinman, his colleagues on the President’s Cabinet, and faculty and staff across the campus to develop a strategic direction for DEI initiatives, build community, encourage and empower faculty, staff, and students to engage with programming, and develop and disseminate educational resources in support of diversity initiatives.

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #1 in the nation by the U.S. State Department’s “Open Doors Report” and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist’s Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Administrative (Exempt)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. Occasional evening, holiday or weekend work required. Occasional local travel required, including within the state or surrounding states.

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist College Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.