Graduate Programming Coordinator

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Category: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Services

Type: Full-Time

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Department: 240409 - Multicultural Student Affairs

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:

The Division of Academic & Student Affairs (DASA) is where students discover connections and community. It is where students live, where they gather, where they improve themselves, each other, and their university. DASA is where students seek guidance and support, both in and outside of the classroom. The division serves all students at NC State through three integrated components: academic affairs, student affairs, and University College.

NC State wants employees to achieve their highest potential at work, learn more about our employee value proposition here (You Belong Here). The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is the place to work for values-driven faculty and staff who are passionate about promoting the success of the whole student.

Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) researches, designs, and implements culturally responsive events and programs that promote the pursuit of academic success, retention, and graduation of all students.

NC State University Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) is a unit of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs located in Talley Student Union. MSA is an affirming and empowering space that connects all students to community and resources, enabling them to thrive throughout their educational journey.

Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) is open to all students from all backgrounds, cultures, and identities and aims to increase student success and belonging through culturally relevant activities that celebrate and affirm our campus community's many identities and lived experiences. Our programs and services center on leadership development, academic enrichment, education, mentorship, and student support.

The Graduate Programming Coordinator in Multicultural Student Affairs works with staff and students to create programming, outreach, and student support that meets the mission of Multicultural Student Affairs. The Graduate Programming Coordinator serves in a professional in-practice role and translates theory to practice, applying their academic, research, and curricular experiences to the co-curricular environment of the student success unit, Multicultural Student Affairs.

The graduate student in the Graduate Programming Coordinator role in Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) plays a key role in supporting the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs that enhance student success and foster a sense of belonging. This position also involves collaboration, student engagement, and assessment efforts that align with the Center's goals and the graduate student's learning outcomes. Specific responsibilities may vary based on the Center's needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement student success and belonging programs and events.
• Assist with planning and coordination of the annual Symposium for Multicultural Scholars.
• Foster student engagement through volunteer and involvement opportunities.
• Contribute to marketing and visibility efforts for MSA and its initiatives.
• Develop and facilitate graduate student-focused programming.
• Collaborate on initiatives related to leadership development, academic enrichment, and mentorship.
• Develop and implement assessment measures for programs and student engagement.
• Participate as part of an interdependent and collaborative staff team.
• Engage students through one-on-one conversations and provide appropriate referrals for academic, personal, and professional support.

This role requires multi-day in-person on-site work at the Raleigh campus of NC State and is not available for remote work.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of challenges facing students from a variety of backgrounds and its impacts on specifically first-generation college students
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a higher educational setting
• Demonstrate awareness of student success, community building & belonging strategies and campus resources
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information and follow requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Demonstrate strong communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Strong ability to balance multiple responsibilities in time management across academics, graduate assistantships, and professional/personal growth
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated Experience in a public speaking role, developing presentations, or tabling on behalf of an organization
• Experience with research or assessment methods
• Previous experience in working with student leaders and students in a college setting.
• Previous experience in program or event planning

Required license or certification: N/A

Position Number: 24JM968