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COCC LGBTQ+ Student Program Coordinator in Bend, Oregon
LGBTQ+ Student Program Coordinator
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Position Title LGBTQ+ Student Program Coordinator
Classification Title Administrator
Position Number B1164PD
Grade Level P1
Starting Wage/Salary $54,083 - $57,750 for 11-month appointment plus exceptional benefits
Close Date 07/21/2024
Position Type/Employee Class Administrative
Faculty Status Not applicable
FTE 1.0
Contract Months 11
Overtime Eligible Exempt
Location Bend
Hybrid Remote Work Eligible? No
Exceptional COCC Benefits Summary
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Primary Purpose
Develop, coordinate, and evaluate activities and programs that enhance the quality of student life, with specific support for campus-wide program initiatives to prospective and current LGBTQ+ students. The position works in collaboration with other areas providing guidance and to assist students with issues which affect college success, including housing, admission and placement, financial aid, advising, retention, liaison with campus community, and serve as the lead for Safe Zone trainings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership:
Provide leadership including training, resource and content development, and identifying and training other facilitators for Safe Zone, Gender Identity, and other employee workshops related to LGBTQ+ education and issues.
Assist with the collection of data, evaluation of effectiveness of programs and services and preparation of reports and surveys concerning LGBTQ+ populations. Assist with performing ongoing assessments to ensure that program goals and objectives are met.
Participate in advisory committees and facilitate trainings, workshops, or events as assigned.
Provide leadership and coordinate for the LGBTQ+ Student Summer Symposium. This includes, but it not limited to program curriculum, logistics, hiring, training, and events. Requires that individuals stay on campus for the duration of the program, coordinating after-hours activities for Symposium students.
Program Support and Development:
Coordinate COCC’s LGBTQ+ student programs, including its college student programs and college prep summer symposium.
Design, coordinate, and present student focused programs, seminars, workshops, and events focused on education, personal skill development, and goal attainment for students.
Connect, collaborate, and establish partnerships with College departments and community organizations to maximize services and to strengthen outreach efforts. Increase the understanding of needs, experiences, and culture of LGBTQ+ students.
Monitor LGBTQ+ program expenses and assist in the development and writing of grant proposals for additional program funds.
Student Services:
Advise, mentor, and advocate for prospective and current LGBTQ+ students from across the service district about admissions, academics, financial aid, personal and other pertinent issues.
Serve as an advisor to campus groups or student clubs.
Develop and implement recruitment and retention programs for LGBTQ+ students, including activities and events focused on enrollment, academic success, personal skill development and goal attainment.
Administrative Duties:
Perform other essential functions as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
Department Specific
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural issues on a college campus especially those impacting LGBTQ+ students.
Knowledge of developing and implementing social and educational programs and activities.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines, set work priorities, and manage workload.
Excellent communication skills and ability to manage conflicts within and/or between groups. Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to monitor budgets and other administrative processes in a timely and professional manner.
Ability to interpret College enrollment policies and explain rationale behind policies for prospective and current students, ensuring their understanding of expectations and requirements.
Ability to work cooperatively with and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas or experience.
Ergonomic Requirements
Regular office hours are established between 8 am – 5 pm during the workweek. A flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends, may be necessary due to the nature of the responsibilities. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
Two (2) years’ related professional experience working with diverse populations or communities with an emphasis on diversity, equity, social justice or inclusion, support, advocacy, and program services.
Equivalency Statement
The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.
All employees are required to successfully complete and pass a background screen, which includes a criminal history check.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Master’s degree in a related professional field.
Experience:
Experience in a higher education setting.
Experience working within and supporting LGBTQ+ communities
Bilingual in Spanish/English.
EEO Statement
The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.
This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.
In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.