Coordinator-JLR Multicultural Center

Eastern Washington University, United States

Updated: 23 days ago
Location: Cheney, WASHINGTON
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Title Coordinator-JLR Multicultural Center
Posting Number 2024015EP

Position Information


Classification Title Health Education Coordinator
Working Title Coordinator-JLR Multicultural Center
Classification Code 1392
RCW Exemption Criteria 14 - Extension/Continuing Education
EWU Position Number E99255
CUPA Code
FLSA Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit PSE
% Full Time 100
Salary / Wage Range PS - 105
Salary Information
The salary for this position is $43,988 (minimum) up to $55,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.
Anticipated Start Date
Term of Appointment 12
Location Cheney, WA
County Spokane
Project Description
Project Duration
Background Check Yes - Both
Responsible HR User Saundra Godin
Responsible HR User Email address [email protected]

Position Details


Job Summary
We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: JLR Multicultural Center Coordinator
Reporting under the Associate Director/Interim Manager of the Multicultural Center, the Coordinator for JLR Multicultural Center at Eastern Washington University is tasked with creating and supporting an inclusive and equitable social and learning community at EWU for students of color and marginalized students. The Coordinator directly supports the JLR Multicultural Center and will work in tandem with the Student Affairs coordinated care case managers to ensure that students of color and marginalized students receive the holistic support services that can enhance their academic performance and degree completion.
The Coordinator is vital to supporting and implementing the overall vision of Eagle Care, EWU’s coordinated care network, and each will be tasked to lead specific events/projects to achieve the duties summarized above. These positions are essential to the implementation and promotion an equity-minded lens within the Student Affairs division and the broader university community.
This is a new position at the university, and we are looking for people willing to take initiative and be creative.
Flexible work schedule is negotiable.
Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.
In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .
EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction , a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD).
Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023 .
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Diversity Statement
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Conditions of Employment
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
This position is covered by the Public School Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’ https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/ .
Physical Demands
Contact Saundra Godin in Human Resource Services at [email protected] to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical and mental demands.
Pre-Placement Physical No
Hearing Test No
Medical Monitoring Post Hire No
Protective Equipment
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, or a related field.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience, including at least one (1) year of experience advising students. [Internship, volunteer, or related work that is commensurate with two years of professional experience, including at least one (1) year of experience advising students may substitute.]
  • High level of cultural humility and experience working effectively with marginalized populations.
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience developing, coordinating, and planning events and activities.
  • Demonstrated interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Social Science, Student Affairs/Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of theories and practices related to social justice, intersectionality, and/or college student development.
  • Experience with assessment and design of learning outcomes.
  • Experience with academic advising/coaching, student retention, or professional mentorship.
Other Skills and Abilities
Work Schedule Type Regular
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Posting Date 03/04/2024
Open Until Further Notice Yes
Closing Date
Screening to Begin 04/08/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.
  • Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
  • Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
  • Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
  • Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
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    Application Types Accepted Application

    Job Duties


    % of Time 40
    Responsibility / Duty
    Student Support and Advocacy
    • Provide direct support to students of color, first-generation students, undocumented students, and other marginalized student populations to help them navigate and overcome social, financial, and/or health obstacles that can delay or prevent the successful completion of their degree. Adopt intervention strategies as needed.
    • Provide direct support to the Multicultural Center staff in planning, assessing, and creating content for training and programing initiatives for academic advising teams, faculty, and other campus stakeholders around effective support strategies for marginalized students.
    • Proactively serve marginalized students who are referred to the centers by Student Affairs case managers. Regularly communicate with students to monitor their progress and offer continued support and care.
    • Maintain thorough knowledge of internal and external resources for marginalized students.
    Essential Function Indicator Yes
    % of Time 30
    Responsibility / Duty
    Program Coordination and Evaluation
    • Plan, coordinate, assess and evaluate programs on behalf of the Multicultural Center that promote the recruitment, retention, and matriculation of underrepresented students, including cultural graduation ceremonies, cultural heritage months, C.O.R.E.S signature events and Eagle F.A.M. (Familiar, Affirm, Matter).
    • Assist in the development, implementation, assessment, and evaluation of program initiatives that provide students with skills to navigate predominantly white academic classrooms and institutional structures.
    • Collect, assess, evaluation, prepare and distribute reports (quarterly/annually) of JLR MC daily activity, programs and initiatives for campus stakeholders.
    • Create/Edit/Approve social media content in-line with Marketing Communication guidelines promoting the JLR Multicultural Center and endorsed/supported.
    Essential Function Indicator Yes
    % of Time 5
    Responsibility / Duty
    University and Divisional Service
    • Actively participate in projects and activities to support the mission and objectives of the JLR Multicultural Center and Eagle Care.
    • Attend staff/unit meetings and Student Affairs divisional meetings.
    • Participate in committees and projects as needed.
    • Assume other duties as assigned.
    Essential Function Indicator Yes
    % of Time 25
    Responsibility / Duty
    • Create/Edit/Approve social media and JLR MC webpage content in-line with Marketing Communication guidelines promoting the JLR Multicultural Center and endorsed/supported programing, initiatives, and affiliated campus partners, student clubs, and academic units.
    • Train, Supervise, Schedule, and Manage up to four student office assistants. Monitor student staff in the daily operation/coordination/use of facilities. Assign tasks, projects, and responsibilities as needed for programs/initiatives/events sponsored by JLR MC.
    • Receive, approve, and confirm JLR MC room reservations through EAGLE SYNC software. Assist/Manage/Promote usage of the JLR MC to student clubs for events, programs, and initiatives.
    Essential Function Indicator Yes

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