Program Coordinator for El Centro
Program Coordinator for El Centro
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About El Centro:
El Centro the Hispanic and Latinx Cultural and Community Center at Virginia Tech is dedicated to fostering a welcoming inclusive and culturally vibrant environment for Hispanic and Latinx students at Virginia Tech. We celebrate cultural heritage support student success and advance community engagement through dynamic programs events and resources. Were seeking a passionate and culturally aware Program Coordinator to play a central role in enhancing the centers impact on campus.
About the Office for Inclusion and Diversity
El Centro is a part of the Office for Inclusion and Diversity. The Office for Inclusion and Diversity (OID) is a catalyst for capacitybuilding across the institution promoting sustainable institutional transformation and accountability; representational diversity; an inclusive welcoming affirming accessible and safe campus climate; and the integration of issues of equity and identity into the academic mission. Upholding InclusiveVT the institutional and individual commitment to the Virginia Tech motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) the office seeks to create a more just and inclusive community that welcomes encourages and supports individuals who desire to contribute to and benefit from the institutions missions of learning discovery and engagement.
Position Summary:
El Centro at Virginia Tech is hiring a motivated and culturally informed Program Coordinator to support and enrich our student programs. Reporting to the Director of El Centro the Program Coordinator will help plan coordinate and promote key events such as Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month Latinx Symposium communitybuilding activities educational workshops and other cultural celebrations. This position focuses on advancing campus awareness celebrating diversity strengthening thecommunity for Hispanic and Latinx students leadership development andstudent engagement. The Program Coordinator will also be a key campus partner who participates in committee work annual events training & development.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Education Counseling Social Work Sociology Latinx Studies or a related field.
Proven cultural competency and understanding of Hispanic and Latinx identities cultures and experiences.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust across diverse student populations faculty and the general public
Demonstrated experience in planning coordinating and assessing programs and events.
Skilled in project management particularly in budget and scope management.
Ability to handle sensitive student data with confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education student affairs or a similar environment.
Proficiency in creating digital content such as flyers social media graphics and basic video editing
Pay Band
2
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$20/hour
Review Date
December 10 2023
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Lisha Farrierat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
