Inclusive Excellence Program Coordinator

Posted Monday, June 17, 2024

The office of Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion at Virginia Military Institute is accepting applications for a new Inclusive Excellence Program Coordinator.

Job Description:

• Creating and implementing educational programs, services, and activities to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of the VMI community.
• Managing, evaluating, and synthesizing statistical data for generating reports and recordkeeping purposes.
• Working with cadet organizations and VMI departments to organize cultural heritage/theme month events, awareness weeks, and post-wide events.
• Identifying trends in diversity and technology to develop inclusive learning strategies and technologically based programs that promote global awareness and inclusivity within the post-wide community.
• Serving as a liaison and point of contact for inquiries on DO&I education, workshops, and activities.
• Collaborating with faculty, staff, and community partners to broaden educational workshops and programs that promote VMI's core values and foster a welcoming environment for education and work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or at least 1-2 years of experience in event, advising an/or programming support.
• Expertise in curriculum design.
• Experience in assessment and data-driven decision-making.
• Proficiency in contemporary educational best practices, learning theory, and approaches.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of student development, identity formation, and the intricacies of social identities.
• A commitment to diversity, opportunity, & inclusion and the principles of Inclusive Excellence
• Innovative, creative, collaborative, self-motivated, and able to adapt to a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• A student-centered approach that includes the ability to supervise and work alongside cadets in a highly cadet-led environment.
• Skilled in both formal and informal written and verbal communication.
• Familiar with Microsoft office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Experience in graphic design and social media content creation.

Include a letter of interest that discusses your experience providing support to senior executives; a detailed resume and the contact information for three professional references.

Candidates can apply at: Inclusive Excellence Program Coordinator- Job Application

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. VMI will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment, educational opportunities, programs and services.   

Contact:
Human Resources
hroffice@vmi.edu
540-464-7322