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CISD Program Specialist

CISD Program Coordinator

Job Title: Center for Intercultural Student Development: Program Specialist

Department: Center for Intercultural Student Development (CISD)

Division: Student Life

Supervisor: CISD Assistant Director of Student Engagement

Status: Temporary

FTE: 25-30 hours a week until September 1. Contract ends September 1.

JOB SUMMARY: The Center for Intercultural Student Development (CISD) Program Specialists position works with all student populations and specifically domestic students of color, international students, and first-generation college students by planning and implementing the CISD programs that focus on building intentional community, multicultural programming, academic success, leadership development, mentorship, retention, and campus-wide anti-racism initiatives. This position will also provide direct student care to students who need more extensive support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):

Contribute to a welcoming, hospitable office environment, to which students are attracted, feel nurtured and are encouraged to develop academically, socially, and spiritually through regular one on one meetings, group events, and educational programs.

Planning and preparing some key fall CISD programming including.

Unlearn Week

Support Orientation programming
- CISD OA Training
- Impact Orientation
- Parent Programs
- International Orientation

Help with Food Pantry as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Skill Requirements

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)

Demonstrated competency in and expertise facilitating institutional work in the areas of implicit bias, biblical anti-racism, and cross-cultural competency
Expertise in utilizing best practices to serve diverse populations

Experience leading and facilitating DEIB trainings Emotional Intelligence around one’s own cultural identify formation and self-care

Mentoring

Experience in developing programs that mentor students
Excels in providing 1-1 mentoring to students who need an extra level of support, culturally or emotionally

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Winsome articulation of Calvin University’s commitment to biblical antiracism
Extensive experience in social media posting, story and reel creation

Respect for and adherence to Calvin branding and marketing approval protocols

DECISION MAKING/JUDGMENT

Adaptability and flexibility
Experience and demonstrated excellence in crisis management

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated excellence in supervising student workers and student leaders
Comfortability with flexible work schedule, including some weekend and evening work responsibilities

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree required, with preference for academic and/or professional experience in a human services-oriented field (e.g., social work, human development, student development, etc.).

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work in this position is performed within routine office conditions, usually without exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions. Ability to carry up to 25 pounds when working with Orientation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT

1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.

2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.

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