Position Title: Graduate Student Diversity Officer
Department/Program: MCIC 53000
Remote Work Authorization: Hybrid On-Site/Remote
Campus Location: 2111 Arapahoe
Reports to: Vice President of MCIC
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly
FTE: 25% (10 hrs/week)
Compensation: $18.00 - $18.00

Application Deadline: 12/15 or until filled

The Graduate Student Diversity Officer is part of a team responsible for fostering a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable community. This position plays an essential role in providing student perspective and voice in decision-making and in galvanizing student participation in Mission, Culture & Inclusive Community (MCIC) programs and events.

 Job Duties & Responsibilities

•  Works with MCIC staff to develop, implement, and promote community programs and events focused on diversity and inclusion. Programs and events may include but are not limited to: community gatherings, dialogues, trainings, presentations, films, and book clubs.
• Attends and actively engages in various meetings and complete projects that relate to inclusive community initiatives.
• Actively seeks information from Naropa students on community inclusivity needs, both academic and extracurricular, and supports the development of assessment tools to determine the effectiveness of MCIC efforts to meet those needs.
• Fosters connection and assists with the creation/maintenance and facilitation of ongoing JEDI-focused student groups. Serves as a liaison between student organizations and MCIC.
• Serves as an initial contact for student inclusivity concerns, as appropriate.
• Maintains social media related to JEDI, including working with Marketing and Communications to foster promotion of events and create inclusive content for Naropa webpage and social media.
• Participates in ongoing training related to inclusive community, social justice and/or interpersonal skill-building.
• Engages in research as assigned and provide research summaries.
• Helps maintain a clean and organized office and cultural center.
• Provide office coverage, including answering inquiries, performing data entry, answering phones, copying, collecting and distributing mail, filing, etc.
• Presents and maintains a positive image of MCIC to the Naropa University student body, the campus community, and the surrounding community.
• Other duties as assigned.

 What We Require

•  All job candidates must hold a commitment to co-create a diverse and inclusive community and actively participate in related JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) professional development regarding the dynamics of privilege and oppression and the impact these have in the workplace.
• All job candidates must demonstrate their level of understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity.
• All job candidates must demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of and appreciation for the values of Naropa University and the capacity to demonstrate an integration and embodiment of these values as evidenced in work, communication, collaboration styles, and other general workplace behaviors.
• Graduate Student must be awarded FEDERAL work study hours by the Financial Aid office in order to fill this position.
• Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity in higher education/the workplace.
• Commitment to co-create an inclusive community and actively participate in related professional development, including openness to feedback and on-going self-examination.
• Ability to create and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally with everyone encountered in the course and scope of the job duties.
• High degree of emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and assertive communication skills.
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as a supportive and fully contributing team member.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidimensional environment.
• A sense of humor.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive information appropriately.

  What We’d Like You to Have

• Some experience in public speaking and presentation
• Interest in planning and implementation of educational programs and events
• Interest in group dynamics and group facilitation.

  Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

 Maximum amount of weight employee must be able to lift/carry with or without reasonable accommodation(s):

• 25 pounds

 During regular daily activities, employee must be able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation (check all that apply):

☒ Stand

☒ Walk

☒ Sit

☐ Run

☒ Handle/Finger

☒ Bend at the waist

☒ Reach above shoulder level

☒ Kneel

☒ Crouch

☐ Crawl

 During regular daily activities, employee may be exposed to the following:

 ☒ Interruptions/Distractions

☐ Heat/Cold

☐ Dust

☐ Dampness

☐ Heights

☐ Moving machinery parts

☐ Other (please list):

Naropa recognizes the following holidays throughout the year:

-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

-Memorial Day

-Juneteenth

-Independence Day

-Labor Day

-Fall Break, 4th Thursday and Friday in November

-Winter Break, the last two weeks in December encompassing the Christmas holiday as well as New Year’s

Naropa’s health and welfare benefits include the following: medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, an employer-sponsored pre-tax retirement savings plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching, and a variety of voluntary, employee-paid supplemental insurance plans.

A comprehensive benefits package is available to full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours each week. Employees who work 20 – 29 hours each week are eligible for only the employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment, and the retirement plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.

Employees who work fewer than 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Naropa’s retirement plan only, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.

All regular full-time and part-time faculty and staff, including student workers, accrue sick leave benefits. Full-time and part-time staff positions accrue vacation and personal time. All leave accrual rates vary based on the position, hours worked, and years of service.

The University recognizes the importance of including its employees in its organizational mission and values and welcomes employees into the classroom to “touch the magic.” Specifically, regular employees are provided generous tuition remission opportunities for themselves and their family members.

Naropa University participates in the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP). CIC-TEP is a network of CIC colleges and universities willing to accept, tuition-free, students from families of full-time employees of other CIC participating institutions (full-time as designated by the employer/institution). Additional information can be found here: https://www.cic.edu/member-services/tuition-exchange-program. Naropa University’s commitment to diversity aligns with its highest aspirations to apply contemplative inquiry and education to explore and embody the human qualities that facilitate collaboration to create a common humanity and a just society. Individuals who have experience with and a commitment to inclusive communities are encouraged to apply. EOE

Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual and relationship violence. This law applies to all students, faculty, and staff.

JOB CODE: AY2425 0003