Multicultural Student Center Coordinator

Access and Community Engagement - Office of Civil Discourse and Engagement:

The Office of Civil Discourse and Engagement (CDE) combines and expands existing efforts and expertise on how to engage in constructive conversations with educational programs to increase awareness, enhance knowledge and understanding, and offer alternative or varied solutions to important social problems. CDE offers these opportunities to faculty, staff, students, and the community. CDE is a part of the Access and Community Engagement unit within the Division of Academic Affairs and supports the following student Activity and Service Fee (ASF) areas: Multicultural Student Center, LGBTQ+ Student Support Services, and the Cultural Center.

The Opportunity:

UCF students seek a Multicultural Student Center Coordinator (MSC). The MSC Coordinator serves as a resource for all members of the University community and works collaboratively with university partners, and the Multicultural Student Center (MSC) Agency to support all students at UCF. The Coordinator assists students to plan and manage large-scale events; supervises student employees and volunteers; assists with the administration of MSC; makes referrals and helps maintain the Activity and Service Fee funded physical spaces associated with the office (Pride Commons and the Cultural Center).

This is an Auxiliary funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Classification Title: Student Programs Coordinator II

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a resource for all members of the University community and works collaboratively with university partners to support the mission and function of the following ASF funded areas: the Multicultural Student Center (MSC) Agency, Cultural Centers, and LGBTQ+ Services.

• Provides guidance and administrative support for student-led programming and campus engagement of the MSC, including supervising MSC student leaders and volunteers.

• Oversee MSC budget management, ensuring appropriate allocation and tracking of funds to support various programs and initiatives.

• Provides oversight and coordinates maintenance of the Cultural Center.

• Collects utilization data of the Cultural Center.

• Develop program assessments/processes to suggest programmatic changes as needed and prepare monthly/semester reports and analysis for the Director.

• Develop educational/awareness resources for the University community.

• Maintains working relationships with campus and local partners to support student programming needs.

• Reviews and maintains website pages, social media campaigns for Heritage/History Months, and print materials.

• Ensures student programming board remain abreast of state/federal regulations and university policies.

• Work with Culture and Community Directors, ASD, SD, and Marketing to determine signature events.

• Plans the Taste of UCF and Taste of Downtown events.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's and 2+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree and 0+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

We welcome candidates with experience in any of the following areas:

• Master's degree in Higher Education Personnel Service, Leadership, or relevant field.

• One year of experience in higher education, particularly working with multicultural student populations, student leadership, and other student affairs initiatives.

• Experience leading projects and initiatives in a higher education or non-profit environment.

• Experience with community engagement and building strong partnerships across the community or a college campus.

• Proven experience in conducting program assessments, including evaluating program effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement, and utilizing data-driven insights to inform decision-making.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal relationships, with a focus on effective communication, collaboration, and trust-building.

• Demonstrated experience in supporting and mentoring student leaders, fostering their personal and professional growth.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Canva.

The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities:

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Effective negotiation and consensusbuilding skills.

• Vendor management and coordination skills.

• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with community stakeholders.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

This is an Auxiliary funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Classification Title: Student Programs Coordinator II

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