Coordinator, Disability Cultural Center

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: 29 May 2024

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 129303
Title: Coordinator
Functional Title: Coordinator, Disability Cultural Center
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 100
Unit: VPSA-VP Student Affairs
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Coordinator for the Disability Cultural Center at the University of Maryland. This position is responsible for fostering community among disabled students, serving as an advocate for the needs of undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities, and promoting the holistic development of students with disabilities. This role will work in partnership with colleagues to create an overview of programs and resources for the disabled student community.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree is required in disability justice, cultural studies, women’s, gender, and sexuality studies, critical race theory, sociology, student affairs, or a related field. 


Experience: 
  • Two years of professional and or graduate-level experience in student affairs work, or relevant work is required. 
  • Experience using universal design to develop and implement programs that teach a social model of disability and promote student learning about identity and intersectionality.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Sound judgment, maturity, commitment to disability justice, identity development knowledge, and passion for effecting change in dynamic, diverse environments. 
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Master’s degree required in a field of disability justice, cultural studies, women’s, gender, and sexuality studies, critical race theory, sociology, higher education, student affairs, or related fields.
  • Experience in advising cultural/or identity-based student organizations.
  • Experience working in disability-centered organizations. 
  • Experience and interest in working with students of color, first-generation students, undocumented students, LGBT-identified students, and multiple, intersecting identity student issues.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
none
Posting Date: 04/02/2024
Closing Date: 05/29/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 04/22/2024
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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