Community Connection and Belonging Specialist, College of the Liberal Arts

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POSITION SPECIFICS

The College of the Liberal Arts is seeking a visionary Community Connection and Belonging Specialist to guide strategic priorities in cultivating student connection, inclusion, and a sense of belonging across the College of the Liberal Arts.

Reporting directly to the Dean of the College of the Liberal Arts, the Community Connection and Belonging Specialist will champion student engagement and belonging through comprehensive and equity-driven initiativesincluding the following key responsibilities:

• Serve as Chair of the College's Inclusion and Belonging Committee, leading strategic initiatives that cultivate a culture of belonging

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with broad and diverse groups, student organizations, campus partners in student services, and community stakeholders to support student retention and success through inclusive programming and strategic partnerships

• Partner with the Liberal Arts recruitment office to attract a broad and diverse pool of undergraduate and graduate students

• Develop programs that affirm student belonging, promote cross-cultural understanding, and empower student leadership

• Administer the Office of Inclusion and Belonging budget and use data insights to inform programming and policy

• Collaborate with the scholarships office to manage funding that supports access and opportunity for our broad and diverse student population

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Represent the College in University-wide and external initiatives that foster student connection and support

• Facilitate access to resources and programs that enhance students' sense of belonging and engagement

• Monitor trends in student experiences and use findings to enhance support services

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion

• Excellent relationship-building and collaboration skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead strategic initiatives

• Experience working with diverse student populations and community partners

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Application Instructions:

To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter.

Additional Information:

This position requires flexibility which may include some evenings and weekends, primarily to accommodate the availability of students and recruitment events.

Please note that this is not a fully remote position. In accordance with College guidelines, this position requires a minimum of three days per week of on-site work at the designated work location.

The College of the Liberal Arts is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

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