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MULTICULTURAL CENTER (IN-MULT-IUINA)

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For information about the department, please visit: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion IUPUI

The Latinx Student Services Specialist assists in the implementation of the overall mission of the Multicultural Center by developing programming and coordinating support strategies to improve the well-being, experiences, and inclusion of Latinx undergraduates at IUPUI. The Latinx Student Services Specialist will also serve as the campus point of contact for DACA student support.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Develops and builds collaborative cultural and cross-cultural programs and activities about Latix students that promote identity and leadership development.
• Leads the planning for Latinx Heritage Month programming and oversee the execution of Cesar Chavez Celebration dinner in partnership with the Latino Student Association.
• Coordinates support strategies and resources for Latinx students and DACA students by being an advocate for their development. Includes assessing student needs, referral to campus and community partners, and coaching Latinx students and DACA students to encourage persistence at IUPUI.
• Remains current and share in best practices, current issues, trends, and policies related to the success of Latinx students and DACA students through workshop facilitations and training.
• Maintains a network of cooperative relationships with student leaders/organizations, campus departments, community partners, staff/faculty, and others to provide student success resources.
• Assists to advance the mission, vision, values and goals of the Multicultural Center and Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

General Responsibilities

• Develops and implements programs and initiatives that offer support for students in crisis, facing adversity or challenges, or who belong to an under-represented or minority student population.
• Interfaces directly with students by attending student programming events, advising student organization leaders, meeting one-on-one to discuss support needs, and gathering satisfaction feedback from student participants to implement into future student services initiatives and objectives. Places an emphasis on confidentiality of student concerns, university policy compliance, and a culture of care within all direct student interactions.
• Collaborates with staff in own department and other departments, as well as academic and campus leaders, on shared student support goals, often coordinating funding to sponsor student programs and initiatives.
• Projects outcomes for support services offered at the program, department/division, or campus level. Measures and evaluates effectiveness of student support initiatives against projected outcomes; may prepare reports on impact to students and budget and may present to stakeholders on effectiveness and to secure funding for initiatives moving forward.
• May serve on committees and perform student support research across the field of higher education and at peer institutions to identify and recommend best practices.
• Plans and coordinates communications for student support initiatives to ensure student participation, inclusion, and engagement.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in education, public affairs, public health, counseling, social work, business, Student Affairs, Counseling or related field

Preferred

• Master's degree in higher education student affairs or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• 2 years of experience working with diverse students on a college campus
• Some experience in Advising, programming, and knowledge of Latinx student identity development

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• Possess a valid drivers license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Demonstrates customer service skills
• Knowledge of student development, counseling, or career development theories and practices
• Knowledge of current needs and trends of diverse student populations
• Ability to advise students individually and in groups on student-related matters
• Commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds and demonstrated cultural competency
• Ability to build strong partnerships with students and other university departments

Preferred

• Demonstrates experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Demonstrates experience in program design, organization, coordination, and implementation
• Knowledge of persistence and retention issues of students of color
• Highly skilled in interpersonal/human relations and problem solving
• Ability to communicate effectively with various audiences and in an appropriate, tactful and courteous manner especially in crisis or highly sensitive situations.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population
• Ability to initiate and maintain relationships with students and campus/community constituents
• Fluent in Spanish

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

IUPUI

Indianapolis, Indiana

$45,000 - $50,000 per year

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Career Level: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Student Services

Job Family: Student Support

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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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