Location: Binghamton, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Wed Apr 24 2024 Job Description: Budget Title: Staff Assistant (SL-2) Salary: $51,900 - $53,300 Binghamton University invites applications for the position of Coordinator, Multicultural Resource Center (MRC). As a unit within the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the MRC is the largest office serving more than 90 culturally diverse student organizations. The MRC serves to advance the diversity mission by working closely with various offices and departments to provide quality programming and other resources that support the campus community. Reporting to the Director of Intercultural Affairs, the ideal candidate will join the MRC staff which also includes an Assistant Director and an Office Manager. Duties include: + Support MRC initiatives, services, and resources, which include budget management, center operations, marketing efforts, and the interfaith meditation and prayer room. + Develop a comprehensive programming calendar in advance of each semester that includes signature programs and events that are connected to heritage months, celebratory days, and current events/relevant topics. + Coordinate a monthly programming series for community-building, community dialogue, and Sister's Circle (with the University Counseling Center) with support from student staff. + Promote the MRC and raise awareness of underrepresented populations needs and concerns through initiatives, written materials, and representation on campus-wide committees. + Coordinate and conduct presentations to promote MRC services, programs and collaborative activities. + Collaborate with campus partners and cultivate relationships within the local community that advance the well-being of diverse communities. + Assist with the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of graduate assistants and undergraduate student staff. + Serve as a liaison to the cultural student organizations. + Coordinate and lead the Cultural President's Council meetings. + Support the marketing and disbursement of the MRC microgrant. Job Requirements: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position + Bachelor's degree + Experience developing and facilitating dynamic educational workshops for diverse groups + Demonstrated experience working with diverse and underrepresented communities + Competence in intercultural communication + Demonstrated knowledge of cultural identities and intersectionality + Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a time-sensitive environment + Ability to work both independently and collaboratively + Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication and organizational skills + Demonstrated success working on teams and supporting colleagues on collaborative initiatives + Available to work occasional evening and weekend hours Preferred: + Master's Degree + Prior experience managing communications, marketing and social media + Knowledge of student and leadership development theory and identity development models + Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity, and understanding of the social, political, personal and cultural needs of underrepresented students, faculty, and staff Additional Information: Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials. 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