Latino Community Resource Center Coordinator
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 1, 2024
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
20121544Staff
Working Title
Latino Community Resource Center Coordinator
Pay Rate
Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.
Employment Category
Administrative/Professional
Regular/Temporary
Regular
If temporary, list duration
Type of Appointment
Fiscal
Contract Period
12 month
Position Summary Information
Position Summary
The Latino Community Resource Center Coordinator supports Austin Peay State University efforts toward building and sustaining a vibrant campus community which fosters a pluralistic learning environment and sense of belonging for students, with a particular emphasis on Hispanic/Latinx student populations. The coordinator will be with a team that drives the strategy, vision, multidisciplinary and data-informed approach; and operational leadership to develop, inspire, and create a campus community where students thrive.
This position collaborates in a cross-Divisional and cross-institutional approach to administer the services, functions, and activities related to student support services. The Coordinator guides and advises students in designing programs that create a sense of belonging and offer opportunities for personal growth and identity development. The coordinator will serve with a student-centered approach that contributes to a caring and safe campus life environment that supports the holistic success of Hispanic/Latinx students.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Community Building and Programming
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Complementing the required skills and qualifications:
Open Date
04/30/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to attach the transcript or modify your application after it has been submitted.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Posting Number
20121544Staff
Working Title
Latino Community Resource Center Coordinator
Pay Rate
Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.
Employment Category
Administrative/Professional
Regular/Temporary
Regular
If temporary, list duration
Type of Appointment
Fiscal
Contract Period
12 month
Position Summary Information
Position Summary
The Latino Community Resource Center Coordinator supports Austin Peay State University efforts toward building and sustaining a vibrant campus community which fosters a pluralistic learning environment and sense of belonging for students, with a particular emphasis on Hispanic/Latinx student populations. The coordinator will be with a team that drives the strategy, vision, multidisciplinary and data-informed approach; and operational leadership to develop, inspire, and create a campus community where students thrive.
This position collaborates in a cross-Divisional and cross-institutional approach to administer the services, functions, and activities related to student support services. The Coordinator guides and advises students in designing programs that create a sense of belonging and offer opportunities for personal growth and identity development. The coordinator will serve with a student-centered approach that contributes to a caring and safe campus life environment that supports the holistic success of Hispanic/Latinx students.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Community Building and Programming
- Coordinate programs and services to enhance the social development and success of students and foster a welcoming social environment and campus belonging.
- Coordinate the planning of signature celebratory programming such as, but not limited to, Hispanic/Latinx Heritage month.
- Facilitate collaborative partnerships with faculty and other departments in presenting programs and fostering appreciation for culture through lectures, art, discussions and workshops.
- Advise, and foster creation of, student organizations supporting the belonging of Hispanic/Latinx students.
- Coordinate programs and services to enhance the academic success of students with a focus on initiatives related to retention, graduation, and career development.
- Facilitate collaborative partnerships with faculty and other departments to create and support initiatives that boost the academic and career success of students.
- Assist in the recruitment of under-represented students by participation in events such as GOVS Orientation and GOVS Preview Days.
- Coordinate the management of resources of the Center, authorize expenditures and monitor the departmental budget in accordance with APSU policies and procedures.
- Communicate regularly with the Center Advisory Committee and schedule meetings as appropriate.
- Collaborate with community partners to provide resource support for students.
- Coordinate timely and accurate preparation of reports.
- Stay informed and educate the University community and stakeholders as needed regarding issues, trends, and regulations impacting Hispanic/Latinx students.
- Participate in related professional organizations for continuing development.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Integrity, kindness, creativity, and decisiveness.
- Motivation to create a caring and safe student experience.
- Ability to serve with agility; important to lead, listen, and serve with empathy.
- A commitment to practicing open communication and inspiring trust.
- Desire to collaborate with colleagues.
- Demonstrated sincere enjoyment from working with students.
- Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and related experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of best practices to support Hispanic/Latinx students in the university setting
- Skills that exemplify collaboration, communication, action and advocacy.
- Ability to lead, develop, and work with a diverse staff.
- Advanced oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to administer multiple deadlines and tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and assess data.
- Ability to plan student programs.
Complementing the required skills and qualifications:
- Master's degree, and at least 2 years of related experience as a full-time professional or graduate assistant.
- Fluency in Spanish.
- Experience with leading special initiatives, programs, and strategic planning.
Open Date
04/30/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to attach the transcript or modify your application after it has been submitted.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a field that compliments the purpose of the HCC and the responsibilities of the position?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you fluent in Spanish?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcript
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
