The Coordinator for Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Initiatives is an integral member of the VALE (Valpo Advancing Latino Education) taskforce and serves as staff support/liaison to the HSI Leadership team.
The Coordinator is primarily responsible for coordinating activities and executing strategies that support Latino, Latina, and Latinx campus communities and overseeing project logistics in advancing the HSI Initiative. The Coordinator assists with identifying VALE meeting content, organizing events, performing administrative duties, managing website content, and establishing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships across campus and with community partners. This includes supporting Hispanic Heritage Month Planning with campus partners alongside ongoing other HSI initiatives
Major Responsibilities:
- Work with the HSI Leadership team to update and maintain the website page - including identifying content that uplifts and celebrates the Latino community and the University’s Latinx students
- Schedule logistics and secure resources for VALE-related events such as affinity meetings, town halls, and campus-community workshops and any events that contribute to the recruitment and retention of Latinx students and the enrichment of the institutional community
- Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing departments to share potential communication and marketing opportunities
- Serve as the lead on the VALE Outreach Committee and oversee VALE meeting logistics and support initiatives developed by the task force
- Identify and communicate to the HSI Leadership team all potential opportunities and/or relationships that will increase the University’s ability to support HSI Initiatives. Identify challenges and recommend solutions to the AVP for HSI Initiatives
- Assist with all administrative duties such as managing telephone lines and general email accounts, creating purchase orders, scheduling VALE meetings and HSI Leadership meetings, scheduling conference attendance, creating/managing project plans and timelines, and other duties as assigned
- Work with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to disaggregate data and assist with the production of reports on the initiative
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- 2-5 years in education or related field, training, and/or work experience consistent with the duties of this position or in the areas of specialization inherent to the position
- Preferred 2 years of work experience with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, specifically, but not limited to, Latinx populations as well as a strong commitment to supporting students of color and other minoritized student populations
- Establish experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse audience of stakeholders
- Proven experience in event planning or coordination
- Experience working in a challenging and fast-paced atmosphere where prioritizing and multi-tasking are the norm
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suites
Other Qualifications:
- Bilingual in (English and Spanish) both oral and written preferred
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in both verbal and written formats to meet position responsibilities
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, and organizational skills
- Strong critical thinking skills to solve problems and make decisions
- Ability to set goals and manage multiple complicated tasks
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work on tight deadlines
- Comfortable embracing new technologies and digital tools
- Creative solution and problem-solving skills
- Flexible in a fast-paced setting with competing and ever-changing tasks and able to remain calm under pressure
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds.
All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, background checks will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.
To be considered for this position you must upload:
Please address the cover letter to:
Rebekah Arevalo, Assistant Vice President of Hispanic Serving Institute (HSI) Initiatives
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana
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