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The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Outreach & Engagement, and an integral part of a dynamic team, the OEI Engagement Coordinator coordinates all programs and initiatives under the engagement branch of the Office of Equity & Inclusion (OEI). This position handles all aspects of planning and logistics for high-profile OEI events, programs, and initiatives in the interest of enhancing the universities responsiveness to inclusion needs on campus.

Essential Functions

• Manage planning and coordination of events, programs, and engagement initiatives led by the Office of Equity & Inclusion.
• Support the Assistant Vice Chancellor through project management efforts, contributing to the advancement of special initiatives and collaborative projects, as well as oversight and support of Graduate Assistant tasks and objectives.
• Oversee the grant application process for all OEI grant initiatives, including Engagement Fund Grants, Campus Climate Improvement Grants, and Advancing Community Democracy and Dialogue Grants.
• Contribute to the implementation of innovative co-curricular programs and initiatives to sustain and/or increase engagement and community building for the UMass community.
• Gather information and provide appropriately synthesized information and reports.
• Communicate with cross‐campus parties, developing and monitoring plans.
• Establish and maintain relationships with both internal and external campus partners.
• Maintain contemporary knowledge of current trends and participate in related training to stay abreast of new developments in the field and apply new knowledge as appropriate.

Other Functions

• Perform related duties as assigned or required to meet Department, Executive Area/Division, and University goals and objectives. 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Bachelor’s degree with one (1) year of experience in project or event management.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to independently prioritize and work on several projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience serving a large, culturally diverse population.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Prior experience in engagement, DEI, and/or programming in higher education.
• Experience in developing strategies to increase program creation and engagement.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Typical office environment.

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (37.5 hours per week).
• Required to work some nights and weekends.
• This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employee’s work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. As this position falls within the Professional Staff Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement.

Salary Information

Level 26

PSU Hiring Ranges

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a resume and cover letter. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Early submissions are encouraged.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.