St. Mary’s College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary’s City is accepting résumés for the position of Coordinator of Multicultural IDEAA Programming.  The Coordinator of Multicultural Programming is a 12-month, full-time staff member within the Office of Inclusive Diversity, Equity, Access, and Accountability (IDEAA). The coordinator is responsible for providing students, faculty, and staff with an enriched learning environment that celebrates the cultural contributions of a diverse population to foster greater cultural interaction, understanding, and education. The coordinator collaborates with the campus partners to promote cultural awareness and engagement through educational programming on issues of identity, culture, and diversity. The coordinator is responsible for creating programs, initiatives, services, and partnerships that support, assist, and empower all but especially historically underrepresented and/or historically marginalized students, staff, and faculty. This incumbent must be able to work independently and handle confidential and sensitive issues with diplomacy.

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in student affairs, counseling, or similar area of study preferred. Minimum of 2 years relevant experience (preferably in higher education) working effectively with diverse student populations. Demonstrated ability in programming and developing successful cultural programs and initiatives within a multicultural environment, to also include LGBTQ+ populations. Ability to establish program priorities, monitor progress toward achieving program goals, and conduct assessments to evaluate program effectiveness. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team and with individuals and groups of various identities, cultures, and backgrounds. Demonstrated ability in advocating for diverse students, faculty and staff while promoting an inclusive campus culture and community. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills to provide direction in promoting and maintaining collaborative relationships with campus and external constituencies.  Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered.  Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

St. Mary's College of Maryland, the National Public honors College, is located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. St. Mary’s College is one of the nation’s best public liberal arts colleges – ranked near the top in U.S. News & World Report and a Best Value for in-state and out-of-state students. Non-sectarian since its founding, the college with its scenic waterfront campus is primarily undergraduate and residential, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600. The up-to-date curriculum is designed for today’s students who want an active, hands-on education led by professors who are committed teachers and experts in their fields. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.

St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission.  We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity.  Application materials should include a cover letter, résumé (including e-mail address), statement of how the applicant’s employment at the College will contribute to a culture of inclusion and campus diversity, and three references and submitted online at: apply.interfolio.com/132439.  Questions may be directed to Michelle Carter at mmcarter@smcm.edu.

Review of résumés will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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