Coordinators in Student Affairs Eight Positions

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Coordinators in Student Affairs (Eight Positions)
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
The Division of Student Affairs
at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (JMU) welcomes applications for a first-of-its-kind staff cohort hire. Modeled after similar searches in Academic Affairs and as a part of the ongoing DEI work at JMU. This hire will consist of eight student-facing positions who are all working collaboratively within their home departments on the shared Divisional value of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Positions hired in this cohort will be housed within Student Life, the Center for Multicultural Student Services, the University Career Center, and the Dean of Students office. You will have the opportunity to apply for a single position within the cohort or apply for multiple roles.
Benefits to candidates include:
Transition to campus with group of peers from around Student Affairs
Shared onboarding process with recurring meetings to work on incorporating theme into the work of the home department
Streamlined interview process where you can be considered for multiple positions
The Division of Student Affairs includes University Career Center, Center for Multicultural Student Services, Community Service-Learning, Counseling Center, Dean of Students, Disability Services, Student Accountability & Restorative Practices, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Expression, Orientation, Residence Life, Student Life, University Health Center, University Recreation and University Unions. The division is an integral part of the campus community and works collaboratively with the other divisions of the university in supporting the mission, vision, and values of the university. Successful candidates will embody the values of Student Affairs at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. and will infuse these values in their day-to-day practice.
Student Affairs Values
Focusing on Students
Leading Courageously
Transcending Boundaries
Creating Belonging
Embracing Innovation and Change
Honoring and Valuing Our Staff
Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Each position will be selected through an innovative practice called a cohort hire. The search committee hiring for this position will be selecting candidates for eight positions. If you would like to be considered for multiple positions within the cohort, you can submit your application for these other positions:
Coordinator for Student Life, Leader Development Experiences
Coordinator for Student Life, Student Involvement
Coordinator for Student Life, University Program Board
Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator, University Career Center
Career Advisor, University Career Center
Internship Coordinator, University Career Center
Coordinator for Dean of Students
Coordinator for Affinity and Cultural Spaces, Center for Multicultural Student Services
Application Instructions:
Use the same
cover letter and resume for each position. Completing the job specific application is the only additional step required to be considered for other positions. We welcome applications for individual roles. There is no expectation that candidates apply for multiple positions.
The Cover Letter prompt is:
Please describe your current skill set and competencies around engaging in diversity, equity, and inclusion work on college campuses. Please also include any description of qualifications that aren’t included in your resume.
Your cover letter should be no longer than two pages.
Successful candidates will possess the ability to meet the functional needs of the home department and engage in DEI work holistically to help JMU become an institution where every student has the opportunity to thrive. JMU prioritizes the staff experience and is also engaging in this innovative hiring practice for student affairs in order to emphasize communal experience. Through this process, you will be collectively onboarded to maximize learning and build a community devoted to staff development and DEI work at JMU.
Required:
A record of commitment to inclusiveness
Commitment to holistic education
Commitment to student development
A record of collaboration across functional work areas
Commitment to development of student-learning environment
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders
Be current on research and trends in Higher Education
Experience developing rapport in one-on-one relationships
Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with 2 years relevant experience
Any additional qualifications will be listed on each individual posting.
To apply go to ****or visit JobLink.jmu.edu and reference posting number F1817. Pay Range: See Individual Postings.
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