Cultural Resource Center VISTA Projects Coordinator at Portland State University

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Host Site Name : Portland State University

Department : Global Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Resource Centers

Location: Portland State University

Website : https://www.pdx.edu/cultural-resource-centers/

Position Title: Cultural Resource Center VISTA Projects Coordinator

Summary of Position and Project Goal: Portland State University’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Unit is home to six cultural centers and initiatives. Global Diversity and Inclusion is the central division at PSU that leads and facilitates the continuous quest for Inclusive Excellence. We structure our ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion journey through four pillars: student support and programs, equity and compliance, diversity advocacy, and diversity education and learning. The VISTA Projects Coordinator will support capacity building efforts to support anti-racist and identity development programming within the Cultural Resource Centers, playing an integral role in strategic planning, change management, marketing and program development using an anti-racist and equity-minded lens.

Essential Responsibilities/Activities:

• Identifying and pursuing collaborative relationships with both on-campus and off-campus organizations, resources and community partners. Support efforts to increase engagement and visibility with key partner organizations on and of campus.
• Support events and programs that foster a sense of belonging, retention, success, and persistence of historically excluded students at PSU.
• Conduct outreach via social media, email list serves and website postings. Create marketing, registration, and training materials for students, program volunteers, and community resources.
• Survey identified students to assess their needs and interests. Lead effort of data collection of campus/community engagement
• Analyze data, prepare reports, and share data with key stakeholders. Make recommendations based on best practices literature.
• Lead strategic planning activities with community partners and campus stakeholders, including training, promotion, and follow up support

Marginal Responsibilities:

• Attend relevant on-campus events to connect with stakeholders
• Attend relevant community partner events to build relationships
• Participate in student leader trainings and key events
• Participate in selected immersion experiences
• Participate in division wide meetings
• Participate in Student Affairs professional development events

AmeriCorps VISTA Member Responsibilities:

• Attend all Campus Compact of Oregon AmeriCorps VISTA required trainings and events
• Complete and submit all Campus Compact of Oregon AmeriCorps VISTA required progress reports, timesheets, and other paperwork

Required Qualifications:

• 18 years and older
• Must have at least an Associates Degree or equivalent credits
• Demonstrate a commitment to or willingness to explore issues of racial justice and equity
• A U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident
• Able to serve full-time for 365 days
• Ability to pass a criminal history background check
• Site Specific Requirements: N/A
• Requires high level of multicultural competency and sensitivity, including documented experience working with populations that are multi-ethnic and from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Strong professional customer service skills;
• Strong interpersonal communication skills;
• Excellent computer skills, including database use;
• Demonstrated organizational, multi-tasking skills and abilities, with the proven ability to work independently as well as with direction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management experience
• Event coordination experience
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office software

AmeriCorps VISTA Member Benefits:

• A living allowance of $674.66 bi-weekly for one full calendar year (for VISTAs serving in Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah, Washington, and Yamhill counties)
• A living allowance of $575.40 bi-weekly for one full calendar year (for VISTAs serving in any other county of Oregon)
• An education award of $6,345 or cash stipend of $1,800 upon successful completion of service
• Relocation allowance of $550 and mileage - based reimbursement if moving more than 50 miles to serve
• Health benefits
• Loan forbearance and interest accrual payment on qualified student loans
• Child care (if eligible)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Access to an extensive network of AmeriCorps Alums
• Federal jobs non-competitive eligibility for one year after service

Site Specific Benefits:

• $500 towards professional development funds