The student program coordinator will have the opportunity to provide diversity education to students, faculty and staff around Elon's campus.
The SPC position is a para-professional position within the MCC and is open to all students who think they are capable of handling the responsibilities set aside for the SPC. Below you will find a description for the position as well as what will be required of the SPC for their respective program.
Mission: Utilize peer education to provide thought-provoking and engaging diversity training to Elon community members and students. Increase awareness, understanding and appreciation regarding the richly diverse student population at Elon University.
DEEP Student Program Coordinator Duties:
- Recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic Diversity Advocates
- Coordinate diversity training events and workshops for Diversity Advocates continued training and campus wide training.
- Facilitate DEEP Impact in Elon 101 and up request by other groups
- Co-facilitate Diversity Advocate weekly meetings
- Develop that selected leadership team within the group of Diversity Advocates.
- Coordinate DEEP initiatives such as diversity field trips, program evaluation, best practices assessment,researching diversity contacts and programming and at other institutions.
- Coordinate and facilitate programs that bring issues of diversity education to the classroom and campus including DEEP Impact, DEEP Days, Tunnel of Oppression, and Thanksgiving with a Twist.
- Create and maintain a master calendar for DEEP, events, workshops and trainings.
- Submit articles (one per semester) for inclusion in the Multicultural Center Newsletter
- Work with the fellow SPC’s to develop a quarterly newsletter and/or blog along with other social networking.
- Coordinate Diversity Grant Application process under the guidance of the Assistant Director.
- Work with Advisor and Faculty Fellow to develop Multicultural Education program for classrooms
Desired Qualities and Skills:
- High energy and enthusiasm
- Strong skills in event planning and organization
- Ability to lead and motivate others
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Passion for diversity awareness and education
- Interest in facilitation and diversity program development
- Able to develop strong relationships with faculty.
If you think you are interested in the position, please contact either Deanna Fox at dfox5@elon.edu or Khyandra Murrain at kmurrain@elon.edu for more information.