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Outreach Ambassador

Position Summary

The MSU Police Community Liaison Coordinator (Outreach Ambassador) serves the MSU community by exploring incidents, tracking trends, training, and educating on policies and resources, and aids those who are unfamiliar with conduct and care processes. Coordinates and facilitates student outreach and support efforts for on-campus and/or off-campus residential students. Refers students to the Dean of Students Office, Counseling and Psychiatric Services, and other key university entities.  We have sworn and nonsworn positions in our area. This position is nonsworn.

• Assists in resolving student/non-student resident conflicts by providing information, education, coaching, and referral to support services and agencies.
• Assists in developing relationships with local landlords, property managers, as well as with those who manage congregate housing settings.
• Assists in developing relationships with Student Life and Engagement (SLE - Culinary Services, Office of Student Support & Accountability, and Resident Education and Housing Services team)
• Serves as a resource person for students involved in disciplinary procedures.
• Partners with supervisor, SLE and others to educate students preparing to move off-campus; serves as a resource for students who are navigating off-campus living.
• Compile’s data, and statistical reports; maintains records and documentation for student support, and housing information systems and databases. Presents information to MSU Community.
• Facilitates educational workshops and programs that address and promote effective decision-making, good neighboring, risk management, and neighborhood expectations.
• Updates and maintains publications, including procedural manual, forms, and online information.
• Collaborates with various university departments and off-campus entities to assist in facilitating effective outreach and learning opportunities that promote the mission and goals of the department.
• Develops agendas, set dates, and coordinates speakers, contracts, facilities, and budgets to develop and facilitate workshops, conferences, tours and education programs.
• Provide new and innovative solutions to living the values of the department: Honor, Integrity, and Leadership.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to create a holistic experience for students at Michigan State University 
• Attend partner leadership meetings to discuss trends and possible solutions in their perspective area
• Establish genuine relationships with students, faculty, and staff to aid in bridging the gap between DPPS and community members 
• Create campaigns around healthy relationships, safe drinking, bicycle safety and other areas based on community needs 
• Conduct informal interactions with students seeking information and or assistance
• Assist with crisis management situations in the residence halls and across campus
• Collaborate with different internal divisions within DPPS. 
• Attend 2-3 shift briefings per week 

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

The job requires: knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Social Science, Psychology, Social Work or related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in student affairs programs and services, program planning, and training and development of programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter

Resume

3 professional references

Work Hours

MSU DPPS is a 24/7 operation. Hours are varied based on event schedules, and nights and weekends are a part of the normal schedule to take care of programming for our communities.

Bidding Eligibility ends May 23, 2023 at 11:55 PM

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