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Belonging And Engagement Coordinator

Southern Oregon University

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May 2, 2025

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Ashland, Oregon

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Belonging And Engagement Coordinator

Southern Oregon University

POSITION SUMMARY:
Date application must be received for priority consideration by: May 21, 2025
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: July 16, 2025
Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:
Job Family Group: Administrative and Professionals
Division/Department: Academic and Student Affairs/ Office of Belonging and Engagement
Compensation Range: $4,759.63 monthly or $57,115.56 annually @ 1.0 FTE
FLSA Status: Exempt
Appointment Basis: 12 months
Time Type: Full-time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Position Type: Renewable
This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License: Yes
This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check: Yes
Lead Work/Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
Work Location Type: On-Campus
Work Hours: M-F (8:00a - 5:00p) Hours are subject to change with notice.
Visa Sponsorship: Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant's qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) current resume/CV. - PLEASE NOTE - during the application process, you will be prompted to attach these documents in the area titled 'Resume.' Please either combine ALL documents into ONE attachment, OR upload each item separately in this section. Failure to upload ALL of the required documents may disqualify application from consideration.
For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553.
To view SOU's very generous benefits and pension programs available to eligible positions, please visit https://inside.sou.edu/assets/hrs/Benefits/Benefit_Flyer/2024_Prospective_Candidate_Benefit_Overview_012024.pdf
Our benefits package is an important complement to the offered salary and our Total Compensation Calculator, https://inside.sou.edu/hrs/comp-calc.html, demonstrates our value and commitment to our employees.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Students and working collaboratively with campus partners like the Dean of Students, University Housing, the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Admissions, Disability Resources, TRIO, and Pre-College Youth Programs, the Belonging and Engagement Coordinator directly supports and advocates for students as they navigate the University experience and build meaningful connection and engagement in our community. They are responsible to creatively develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate engagement, student leadership, diversity initiatives, programming, and workshops; which enhance the overall student experience and support the overall educational mission of Student Life and the University as a whole. They are knowledgeable of the challenges facing students from historically underrepresented, minoritized, and under-resourced student populations (inclusive of all forms and intersections of identity, such as race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, national origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, ability, age, size, socio economic status, Veteran status, etc.).

The position will also develop and implement integrated programming to advance diversity and intercultural awareness, support to underrepresented student populations as well as increase diversity awareness and world citizenry. The Coordinator will also work with campus and community partners with opportunities relevant to the services the Office of Belonging and Engagement offers when possible.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to facilitate workshops/trainings for students on a wide range of topics around issues of belonging, engagement, inclusion, equity, access, leadership, and social change. Experience managing a programmatic budget including the preparation of budget reports related to on-going initiatives as needed. Has a demonstrated ability to advise and support student organizations. Develops learning outcomes and assessment tools for training, events, programs, and workshops. Able to review data for constructive improvements of programs and services. Serves as a resource for the Student Club Management.

This position is part of a team that is responsible for the planning and implementing Week of Welcome, new student orientation, sustainability, Veterans and Family programming, the Food Pantry, and Student Life programming related to belonging and engagement. This involves providing ongoing advising and support services to student clubs with training, budgeting oversight, consulting on diversity issues/topics, and allocations, funding, and spending. Works with student leaders to design and implement programs, special events, and services that support student success and development. Assists students with problem solving a variety of complex issues during all phases of an event.

Additionally, this position supervises and oversees student staff members, assists in the management and training of student employees to ensure services, programming, and activities from the Office of Belonging and Engagement to foster and promote student engagement, success, persistence, and retention. Participates in performance evaluations and corrective action for student staff. Processes personnel paperwork for assigned employees. Provides oversight and coordination of the day-to-day operation of the Social Justice and Equity Center, and the Office of Student Belonging and Engagement. Serves as a liaison in providing information on available resources and services. Participates in a variety of meetings, committees, or other related groups to communicate information regarding services, programs, areas of opportunity and other pertinent information related to equity. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and two years of direct service experience either in a college setting or community agency.
Experience working with underrepresented populations (first-generation, low-income, students of color, LGBTQ+, Veterans and Military Families, etc.).
Strong organizational, training, and communication skills. and history of implementing successful strategies and programs.
Ability to work flexible hours.

Preferred Requirements:

Master's Degree in student development, higher education, multicultural studies, social justice, social work, or related field.
Experience working with faculty and community partners.
Demonstrated experience impacting social and racial justice initiatives.
Demonstrated experience working with multicultural or equity/diversity programs.
Demonstrated ability to secure external funding support for educational programs.
Experience supervising a diverse student staff.

Essential Functions:

Duties - The following examples of typical work activities are meant to illustrate the general range of work functions and are not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive:

(60%) Programming, Administration, Supervision, and Support

Serves as a direct support and advocate for students.
Responsible for administrative and student staff personnel of the Social Justice and Equity Center, and the Office of Student Belonging and Engagement. Ensures that the space and staff are grounded in racial equity, identity development, and operationalize organizing and programming efforts.
Develops appropriate assessments of processes and procedures to evaluate how existing structure meets student needs. Adapts as appropriate based on assessment data.
Serves as a contact in the Office of Student Belonging and Engagement for students who wish to start a club or organization. Assists with the day to day operation of student clubs including organization and advisor training on leadership, guidelines, recruitment, and processes for students to build programming, budgeting, and organizing skills. Oversees a student engagement online platform for all student organization and event related processes.
Serves as primary or secondary support staff for large student life endeavors, such as Student Club and Organizations, Racial Justice, Gender and Sexuality Justice, Commencement, Convocation, Summer Orientation events, Earth Day, Veterans and Military family support and programming, Student Program Board, Week of Welcome, Homecoming, and other events as assigned.
Collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to create programs and initiatives centered on leadership, well-being, retention, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Supervises student staff with organizing, leadership development, programming, services, and opportunities to support and empower underrepresented, minoritized, and under-resourced students.
Recruits, hires, trains, and evaluates student staff members and holds them accountable to expectations.
Assists with University recruitment and retention efforts.

(30%) Operations

Provides overall day-to-day management of the Social Justice and Equity Center and the Office of Student Belonging and Engagement including staffing, infrastructure, and policy and program development.
Collaborates with Student Life leadership to develop short and long-term goals and priority setting of the office.
Works collaboratively with campus partners like the Dean of Students, University Housing, the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Admissions, Disability Resources, TRIO, and Pre-College Youth Programs.
Collaborates with faculty and staff colleagues to ensure integration of academic co-curricular programming across the university.
Manages and conducts evaluation and assessment of program goals and priorities to ensure alignment with the university's strategic plan.
Develops curriculum for training and professional development of student staff.
Represents the OSBE on campus-wide committees, to the public, and media (as requested).
Responds to critical incidents impacting minoritized communities.
Works with relevant student organizations, including those focused on students' social identities and the intersections of identity, to coordinate programmatic work in meaningful ways.
Supports the operation of the campus food pantry.
Supports campus sustainability programming and initiatives.

(10%) Related Other Duties:

Actively participates in committees and working groups related to equity, access, and student engagement. Supports the development and implementation of leadership, well-being, and EDI education and training on campus. Contributes to projects and initiatives related to diversity, anti-racism, equity, student engagement, and accessibility.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Contemporary knowledge of student development theories, principles, practices, and human development theories.
Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner (through written, oral, social media, etc.).
Ability to work with a high level of productivity and accuracy/attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
Ability to adapt to and work effectively in a heavily bureaucratic environment which requires regular interaction with a number of levels within the organization.
Working knowledge, or ability to quickly learn, university infrastructure, policies and procedures.
Demonstrated experience using multiple forms of electronic communication.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to a changing technological environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage competing time demands.
General ability to use common computer software/ability to effectively use word processing, spreadsheet, and database software, as well as proficiency with information technology, websites and social media.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse audiences and to build community around culturally relevant programming.
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
The ability to make independent judgments, work autonomously, and demonstrate initiative.
Ability to train and direct student staff in customer service protocol.
Ability to react calmly and act professionally in emergency or high conflict situations.
Excellent communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism to effectively handle a broad range of sensitive interpersonal situations.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and consistently apply a wide variety of complex policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not always exist.
Expressed ability to work with frequent changes in policies and procedures, under pressure of deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to gather, evaluate, and to develop well-reasoned conclusions and recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to proactively assess work operations and anticipate potential problems; ability to develop and implement strategies for preventing/resolving problems.
Great ability to effectively perform work of a highly sensitive and confidential nature that requires access to information. Must be able to exercise sound judgment and discretion, tact, and diplomacy.
Takes initiative in independently planning, organizing, and performing work assignments within broadly defined parameters.
Demonstrated ability to work with a high level of productivity and accuracy/attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the demonstrated ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
Expressed skill to independently analyze software functionality through technical documents, and design and document efficient/effective work processes; ability to independently analyze software problems, test probable causes, and recommend sound solutions.
Demonstrated ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
Willingness to work effectively in a heavily bureaucratic environment which requires regular interaction with a number of levels within the organization and multiple outside agencies.
Working knowledge or ability to quickly learn, university infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to provide training and direction to student assistants.
Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

Physical Demands:

Normal office activities such as sitting/standing at a desk, using a computer, answering phones, communicating in person, writing and via phone with others, and move/transport up to 50 lbs.

Special Conditions:

Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
This position classification has been defined as exempt and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
The person holding this position is considered a mandatory reporter under the Oregon Revised Statutes and is required to comply with the requirements set forth by the Oregon Department of Human Services.

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SOU is an equal access AA/EOE committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Southern Oregon University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on this application. If, however, you require a reasonable accommodation in the application and/or interview process due to disability, requests must be made in a timely manner to Human Resources.

Diversity Statement:
Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators, and members of a tightly connected global community. We encourage those who share in our commitment to diversity, to join our community and we expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community.

SOU Land Acknowledgement
We want to take this moment to acknowledge that Southern Oregon University is located within the ancestral homelands of the Shasta, Takelma, and Latgawa peoples who lived here since time immemorial. These Tribes were displaced during rapid Euro-American colonization, the Gold Rush, and armed conflict between 1851 and 1856. In the 1850s, the discovery of gold and settlement brought thousands of Euro-Americans to their lands, leading to warfare, epidemics, starvation, and villages being burned. In 1853 the first of several treaties were signed, confederating these Tribes and others together - who would then be referred to as the Rogue River Tribe. These treaties ceded most of their homelands to the United States, and in return, they were guaranteed a permanent homeland reserved for them. At the end of the Rogue River Wars in 1856, these Tribes and many other Tribes from western Oregon were removed to the Siletz Reservation and the Grand Ronde Reservation. Today, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community of Oregon (www.grandronde.org) and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians (www.ctsi.nsn.us) are living descendants of the Takelma, Shasta, and Latgawa peoples of this area. We encourage YOU to learn about the land you reside on and to join us in advocating for the inherent sovereignty of Indigenous people.

Notice to Prospective Employees
Section 485 of the Higher Education Act, and The Federal Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (now referred to as the 'Clery Act'), require that prospective employees be notified of the availability of SOU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report provides the annual statistics and campus policies for the reporting of and responding to campus crimes and fires; access to campus facilities; conduct code and campus policies on the use, possession, and sale of drugs/alcohol; and educational/information programs to inform the campus community about campus security procedures and crime prevention.

An electronic copy of the Annual Security Report (ASR) can be accessed at the following link: https://cps.sou.edu/clery-act-annual-security-report/. A physical copy of the ASR is available at no charge upon request. To request a copy, please visit the Office of the General Counsel located in Churchill Hall, 1250 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, Oregon 97520. For more information, call 541-552-7095, or email clerycoordinator@sou.edu.

To apply, please visit: https://sou.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Southern_Oregon_University/job/Southern-OregonAshland-Campus/Belonging-and-Engagement-Coordinator_R0000710

Internal Number: 6189471

About Southern Oregon University

SOU provides career-focused, comprehensive educational experiences to over 6,200 students. Along with an emphasis on student success and intellectual growth, SOU is committed to diversity, inclusion and sustainability. Theoretical and experiential learning programs provide quality, innovative experiences for students. At SOU, students build strong community connections through internships, mentorships, field studies, capstone projects, volunteer opportunities and civic engagement.

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Belonging And Engagement Coordinator

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