Student Coordinator Program

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Peer Educators
  • Assist in planning, executing, and evaluating events that promote awareness and appreciation of diverse social identities and their intersections, with a primary focus on race and ethnicity. Additional areas of identity may include nationality, ability, religion/spirituality, sexuality, and socioeconomic class.
  • Facilitate learning opportunities that enhance understanding of identity, diversity, and inclusion, centering discussions on race and ethnicity.
  • Support CREDE staff in delivering workshops, events, and initiatives that integrate discussions on race, ethnicity, identity, and social justice into classrooms and campus spaces.
  • Expand CREDE’s resources by researching and curating materials on identity, diversity, and social justice, with an emphasis on race, ethnicity, and the languages and cultures represented in El Centro.

• Office Assistant
  • Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment in the CREDE office.
  • Manage office communications, including emails, scheduling, and responding to inquiries.
  • Maintain organization of office supplies, program materials, and resources.
  • Coordinate logistics for guest speakers, panels, and special events, including marketing, registration, and hospitality.
  • Act as a liaison between CREDE and student organizations, providing support for their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Assistant Director in the daily operations of El Centro.

• Serve on one of three committees that represent El Centro’s key focus areas (Gente, Educación, Comunidad)
• Plan and implement cultural and educational programs.
• Provide tutoring for students in traditional Spanish classes.
• Assist in managing El Centro’s social media accounts.
• Support Spanish conversation classes at all levels.

SMART is designed to support all first-year and transfer students, particularly those from historically marginalized groups, in their transition to Elon, fostering social engagement, academic success, and a strong sense of belonging.

Our student coordinators, alongside mentors and staff, carefully plan events centered around academic success, identity exploration, and cultural awareness to ensure that all mentees feel a sense of belonging and are equipped for success at Elon—academically, socially, and professionally.

DEEP (Diversity Emerging Education Program) is CREDE’s signature social justice initiative, led by a team of student educators dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations about systemic inequities, social justice, and social change. Through peer-to-peer education, DEEP creates spaces for learning, reflection, and action, with a strong emphasis on racial equity. By examining identity, power, and their connection to systemic inequities, the program raises awareness and equips the Elon community with the tools to advocate for a more just and inclusive society.

Student Coordinators play a key role in DEEP by planning, organizing, promoting, executing, and assessing activities, events, and initiatives related to the program. They collaborate with CREDE staff to facilitate discussions, develop educational materials, and engage the campus community in critical conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion.

CREDE is committed to supporting all students, with a particular focus on fostering an understanding of Black identity development as a pathway to success. Through best practices, the center engages students with resources, mentorship, and programs that promote academic achievement and personal growth.

Student Coordinators play a key role in this mission by planning, organizing, marketing, executing, and evaluating activities and events that celebrate and support Black identity and success. Their responsibilities include coordinating initiatives such as Black History Month, Black Solidarity Day, and Black Student Success programs. These efforts aim to educate, raise awareness, and create spaces for celebration and dialogue around African American/Black culture, history, and social issues.

El Centro is an inclusive space for anyone interested in learning about Latinx/Hispanic identities, the Spanish language, and the diverse cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. Through educational programs, cultural events, and language development opportunities, El Centro fosters cross-cultural understanding and engagement. It promotes equitable access to resources and learning experiences that celebrate the richness of Latinx/Hispanic heritage.

Student Coordinators play a vital role in supporting El Centro’s mission. They assist the Assistant Director in daily operations and serve on one of three committees that focus on key areas of the center’s work. Their responsibilities include planning and implementing cultural and educational programs, providing tutoring for students in traditional Spanish classes, and supporting Spanish conversation classes at all levels. Additionally, they help manage El Centro’s social media accounts to enhance outreach and engagement.

Asian & Pacific Islander and Native American initiatives at Elon provide opportunities for all students to learn about and engage with the histories, cultures, and contemporary issues of Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan Native, and Multiracial communities. Through educational programs, events, and discussions, these initiatives promote cultural awareness, cross-cultural understanding, and advocacy while fostering an inclusive and supportive campus environment.

Student Coordinators support these initiatives by planning, organizing, marketing, executing, and evaluating activities and events that are open to the entire campus community. Their responsibilities include coordinating programs such as Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Native American Heritage Month, and Multiracial Awareness Week, as well as initiatives focused on ANAM (Asian, Native American, Alaskan Native, and Multiracial) student success.

The Student Communications Specialist plays a key role in increasing awareness of CREDE and El Centro as an inclusive resource for the entire campus community. This position focuses on facilitating clear and effective communication between the department and students while identifying relevant diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) content for CREDE’s professional staff. Open to all full-time, academically eligible Elon students, this role requires strong communication skills, creativity in digital engagement, and a commitment to promoting an inclusive and welcoming environment.

The Student Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing social media strategies to share CREDE and El Centro’s messaging, news, and events while managing and updating the department’s website. They research DEI trends at other institutions, review higher education publications for relevant insights, and assist in creating and distributing marketing materials.

Additionally, they publish the CREDE & El Centro newsletter, write articles for campus media, develop and maintain the CREDE & El Centro brand, and execute marketing campaigns. This role also involves performing outreach efforts, collaborating with departments and students, and coordinating volunteer opportunities to increase campus engagement with CREDE & El Centro events, programs, and activities.

In partnership with the Center for Leadership (CFL) and Gender & LGBTQIA Center (GLC) plan, organize, market, execute, and evaluate activities, events, and other opportunities related to the Intersect Conference, which features dialogue, reflection, and training focused on the four pillars of oppression, social change, power & privilege, and organizational development.