Student Coordinator, Inclusion & Belonging

Student Coordinator, Inclusion & Belonging

The Student Engagement team—as part of the Eccles School's division of Student Affairs & Inclusion—focuses on supporting the experience of Eccles students through a number of student involvement and student success programs. Specifically, this team works on inclusion & belonging initiatives, student government (BLinc), student organizations, business tutoring, and new student orientation with a focus on fostering a culture of student belonging and opportunities for students to thrive. Student Engagement works closely with the other Student Affairs & Inclusion functions as well as departments throughout the Eccles School to align and support Eccles students' access to impactful resources and opportunities.

The Student Coordinator for Inclusion & Belonging is responsible for supporting the Eccles student experience by coordinating programming opportunities focused on inclusive community-building, student belonging, cultural competency, and more. In addition, this position works closely with Eccles School affinity groups to provide resources and support that amplifies these groups' success.

The Student Coordinator will be supervised by and work closely with the Associate Director for Student Engagement. This position is expected to work an average of 15 hours per week and will be compensated at $14/hr.

Responsibilities

Eccles School affinity groups

● Manage regular communication with Eccles School affinity group officers

● Host or attend occasional meetings with Eccles School affinity group officers

● Support affinity group officers with programming needs, including space booking, purchasing, and more

Inclusion & belonging programming

● Serve as a member of the annual Inclusion Week Planning Committee, contributing student perspective, support, and leading one or more events

● Coordinate and execute the annual Eccles Welcome for incoming and returning Eccles School students

● Develop and coordinate regular inclusion learning programming opportunities for Eccles School students, student leaders, and more

● Support the end-of-year Student Leadership Awards, which include several awards for exceptional inclusion work

● Identify and work to address areas of opportunity/improvement for Eccles School inclusion & belonging programming, resources, etc.

● Attend and contribute to regular staff meetings

● Attend and contribute to regular 1:1 meetings with supervisor

● Collaborate with and support other members of the Student Engagement team

● Maintain professional relationships with team members, other Eccles School faculty, staff, and student leaders, and other stakeholders

● Complete other tasks or projects as needed in support of the Student Engagement team, Student Affairs & Inclusion division, Eccles School, etc.

● As need and capacity allows, there may also be opportunities to take on "special interest projects" as part of the Student Coordinator role

● Event planning skills, experience, and/or interest

● Knowledge of, experience with, and/or interest in Eccles School affinity groups

● Project management skills and/or experience

● Time management skills

● Communication skills, including via email

● Ability to work in a team and independently, including taking proactive responsibility for individual tasks & projects

● Dedication to fostering a culture of belonging at the Eccles School

● Commitment to principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion

● Ability to meet the following time commitments:

○ 2-3 hours per week for paid onboarding in February 2023 (exact dates flexible)

○ 5-8 hours per week for paid training in March and April 2023 (exact dates flexible)

○ Attend Student Engagement team overnight retreat in March or April 2023 (exact dates TBD; likely a Friday-Saturday)

○ Hold the position during Summer 2023, Fall 2023, and Spring 2024, with opportunity for extension of employment if job duties are met.

○ Be available to work an average of 15 hours per week. On average, 8-10 of these hours each week would be in-person, which will vary week-to-week. All other hours able to be remote or in-person.

○ Maintain full-time enrollment at the University of Utah and enroll in no more than 18 credits without prior supervisor approval.

Research shows that members of marginalized groups – including women, LGBTQIA+ folks, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC), folks with disabilities, and more – tend to apply for positions only if they meet every single requirement listed. As part of our team's ongoing commitment to fostering a culture of belonging through principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion, we acknowledge this reality and recognize that the best candidate for a position may not necessarily meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you are passionate about the mission of the team and position, we encourage you to apply and we commit to considering your application holistically as we make selections.