In support of the Office for Diversity and Inclusion’s commitment to supporting University of Maine students from historically underrepresented and intersectional identities, including but not limited to: sexuality, race, gender identity, spirituality, ethnicity, ability, religion, nationality, socio-economic status, and others. The Coordinator for the Office for Diversity and Inclusion position will develop and implement programming to better serve the needs of students with marginalized identities. Additionally, the Coordinator creates opportunities that provide awareness and education to the entire university community around issues of equity, diversity, inclusivity and privilege. The coordinator will directly supervise the Graduate Assistant for Training, Education, and Outreach. Together, along with the Director for Diversity and Inclusion, these positions are responsible for working with other University departments to contribute to the University’s overall goal of ensuring that all students experience a sense of belonging as a valued part of our university community. Typical hiring range for this 11-month (mid-January to mid-December) work year position is $36,000 to $39,150 commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Complete Job Description

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred in Higher Education, Counseling, College Student Personnel, or related field strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and cultural competency.
• Experience and strong desire to work with students with intersecting identities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge regarding the concerns and issues of diverse identities in students in college.
• Must have experience in creating and implementing programs.
• Supervisory experience.
• Excellent leadership, organization, management and administrative skills.
• Must have a caring and compassionate student-centered philosophy.
• Must have an enthusiastic and innovative approach to student recruitment and programming.
• Ability to think critically, problem solve, and make sound decisions.

Preferred:

• At least one year of experience working with college students.
• Demonstrated experience in DEI competencies.
• Demonstrated experience in advocating for inclusion and equity.
• Demonstrated experience in student group advising.
• Demonstrated success in program development and planning large-scale events.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional and collaborative relationships with faculty/staff, students, parents, and community members.

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Review of applications to begin: May 22, 2023

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).