Diversity Innovation Grant (DIG) Program Academic Support
Coordinator
Job Category: Academic Support
Requisition Number: DIVER001388
Posted: September 22, 2026
Part Time
hybrid
Rate: $25.00 USD per hour
Monmouth University Main Campus
West Long Branch, NJ
The Urban Coast Institute, in the School of Science, seeks a
temporary part-time Diversity Innovation Grant (DIG)
Program Academic Support Coordinator to provide flexible,
as-needed support for activities associated with the Diversity
Innovation Grant (DIG);
anticipated to begin in September
2026 and end in May 2027. The Coordinator will work
collaboratively with faculty, students, and project partners to
support the implementation of grant activities focused on
diversity, equity, inclusion, environmental justice, and socially
responsive social work education and practice.
This position is designed for an MSW professional who can provide
applied project support during periods of increased grant activity.
The Coordinator will contribute to student and community
engagement, educational programming, resource development, project
coordination, and dissemination activities. The role is intended to
complement the work of faculty and student grant team members while
bringing an alumni and professional social work perspective to the
project.
This is a hybrid position.
Application Materials Required:
Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting
documents to be submitted via the university's career portal. In
addition to the application, candidates
must
upload the following documents. Applications will
not be considered complete for review until all
required documents are uploaded.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents:
Duties and Responsibilities
The Coordinator may provide support in the following areas based on
project needs:
- Assist with planning and implementation of DIG-sponsored
workshops, webinars, educational programs, meetings, and community
engagement activities.
Support outreach and communication with Monmouth University
students, alumni, community organizations, practitioners, and other
project partners.
Help identify and develop opportunities that connect social
work students with community-based organizations, practitioners,
and initiatives addressing diversity, equity, environmental
justice, and related social issues.
Assist with development and adaptation of educational
resources, training materials, toolkits, presentations, and other
grant products for social work audiences.
Provide an applied MSW practitioner perspective to the
development of grant programming and educational materials.
Support student engagement in grant activities, including
helping students connect classroom learning with community-based
practice and professional opportunities.
Assist faculty and project leadership with coordination of
grant activities, timelines, communications, and deliverables.
Participate in project meetings and planning sessions as
requested.
Support documentation of grant activities, participation,
outcomes, and accomplishments for internal reporting and future
dissemination.
Assist with dissemination of project resources and outcomes to
social work educators, practitioners, students, alumni, and
community partners.
Complete additional short-term grant-related assignments
consistent with the Coordinator's expertise and the goals of the
DIG initiative.
Hours and Scope of Work
This is a temporary part-time position anticipated to begin
in September 2026 and end in May 2027. Hours will vary
according to grant activities, project deadlines, events, and
deliverables. Specific assignments, anticipated hours, timelines,
and expected products will be established in consultation with DIG
project leadership.
The Coordinator should be available to provide targeted support
during periods of increased project activity while maintaining
flexibility in scheduling and workload.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited
program.
- Professional or community-based social work experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, social
justice, and culturally responsive social work practice.
- Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational
skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students,
community partners, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and complete time-sensitive
assignments with limited supervision.
- Comfort working in a flexible, project-based environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate of the Monmouth University School of Social Work.
- Familiarity with Monmouth University's social work programs,
students, alumni network, or community partnerships.
- Experience with community engagement, program development,
student programming, training, or professional education.
- Knowledge of environmental justice, climate justice, ecosocial
practice, or other emerging areas of socially and environmentally
responsive social work.
- Experience developing educational materials, facilitating
groups or workshops, coordinating events, or supporting
grant-funded initiatives.
Questions regarding this search should be directed
to:
Barbara Santos at
bsantos@monmouth.edu or
732-263-5629
Note to Applicants:
Please keep in mind that a job posted as “Open until filled” may
close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to
submit your application and all required documentation as quickly
as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.
Department:
Urban Coast Institute, School of Science
Work Schedule:
Hours vary; temporary part-time, anticipated September 2026 - May
2027
Expected Salary:
$25 per hour
Union:
N/A
Job Posting Close Date
Open until filled
To apply, visit https://recruiting.ultipro.com/MON1000MON/JobBoard/d4da5ea7-24db-4f02-a484-7497ffffb76d/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=c359a567-f18e-4912-ac1c-f6cf101a9b54
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