Senior Inclusive Programs & Engagement Coordinator

Title: Senior Inclusive Programs & Engagement Coordinator

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Hiring Range: $65000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location:VMI HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

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Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Senior Inclusive Programs and Engagement Coordinator
The Office of Diversity Opportunity and Inclusion at Virginia Military Institute is accepting applications for a new Senior Inclusive Programs and Engagement Coordinator. Through the Inclusive Excellence framework we cultivate the knowledge skills and character that prepare cadets to lead effectively across differences and serve honorably in a diverse and interconnected world.

Job Description

Programs and Engagement
Create coordinate and implement educational programs cultural celebrations service initiatives and special events that foster leadership development selfless service and meaningful connections across the Institute and the wider community.
Work collaboratively with cadet organizations Institute departments and community organizations to support educational programming volunteer initiatives and Institute outreach efforts.
Support the planning and execution of post-wide initiatives and signature office programs through event management stakeholder coordination and implementation support.

Community Partnerships and Service Coordination
Build and maintain relationships with community organizations alumni Institute stakeholders and external partners.
Serve as the primary liaison for community partnerships service initiatives and collaborative programs.
Coordinate community service and engagement opportunities including partner communication scheduling volunteer recruitment and event implementation.
Develop and maintain systems that connect cadets and employees with service and volunteer opportunities including opportunity promotion registration participation tracking and partner coordination.

Assessment and Strategic Operations
Support strategic office initiatives through project coordination scheduling logistics management follow-up and operational support.
Support office assessment and reporting efforts through program evaluation engagement metrics attendance tracking and data management.

Communications and Institutional Representation
Manage communications related to office initiatives programs community engagement efforts and events including promotional materials social media newsletters and Institute communications.
Represent the Chief Diversity Officer in institutional meetings communications initiatives and engagement efforts as designated.
Serve as acting office lead in the absence of the Chief Diversity Officer supporting continuity of office operations initiatives and communications.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least three years of experience coordinating programs projects events engagement initiatives community partnerships or administrative operations.
Strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and professionalism in a highly visible institutional environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cadets faculty staff alumni community partners and external stakeholders.
Experience coordinating programs events community engagement initiatives or operational logistics.
Demonstrated ability to work independently while also functioning as a collaborative member of a team.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook etc.).
Experience in higher education military college environments nonprofit organizations civic engagement student affairs leadership development community engagement settings or Inclusive Excellence initiatives.

Additional Considerations

Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting assessment reporting engagement tracking program evaluation or project management processes.
Experience with Qualtrics or similar assessment survey and engagement tracking platforms.
Experience coordinating volunteer civic engagement service-learning or community partnership initiatives.
Experience in communications graphic design social media content creation outreach initiatives or partnership development.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Include a letter of interest that discusses your experience providing support to senior leaders and coordinating complex projects engagement initiatives or community partnerships; a detailed résumé; and the contact information for three professional references.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities VMI encourages women minorities disabled individuals and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. VMI will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities concerning employment educational opportunities programs and services.

Contact Information

Name: Briana Williams

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.