DEI Communications Coordinator - Marist College : Job Details

Position Title: DEI Communications Coordinator

Department/School: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Salary/Pay Rate: $60,405.80 - $71,000

Job Summary: This role will involve coordinating and enhancing communication efforts within the DEI office and across various campus entities. Additionally, the Fellow will play a pivotal role in energizing marketing and publicizing efforts for the DEI office while closely monitoring statistical communications to gauge engagement levels. Collaboration with the Office of Marketing and Communications will be integral to ensure alignment with broader institutional branding initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field
• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate communications activities between the Office of DEI and all campus stakeholders, including schools, departments, offices, student organizations, faculty, staff, trustees, cabinet members, and administrators.
• Participate in organizing and executing special DEI events, meetings, and activities, including collecting, editing, and publishing DEI-related news from across campus.
• Work closely with the VP for DEI to implement the DEI communications strategy, ensuring it reflects the mission and goals of the office.
• Manage DEI social media accounts, creating engaging content and fostering online community interaction.
• Ensure that all DEI communications align with the college brand and messaging guidelines.
• Perform various duties to support the effective operation of the Office of DEI, including conducting research, composing reports, and maintaining data and records.
• Collaborate with the VP and executive assistant to review and update the DEI website, ensuring content accuracy and relevance.
• Engage with and mentor student workers and interns within the DEI office throughout the year, providing guidance and support.
• Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the DEI office and its initiatives.

Required Application Documents: Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

Benefits: The position includes a comprehensive benefit package. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation; 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist College.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • College pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

About the Department/School: The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion partners with President Kevin Weinman, his colleagues on the President's Cabinet, and faculty and staff across the campus to develop a strategic direction for DEI initiatives, build community, encourage and empower faculty, staff, and students to engage with programming, and develop and disseminate educational resources in support of diversity initiatives.

About Marist College: Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, and others.

Type of Position: Full-time

Classification: Administrative (Exempt)

Months per Year: 12

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. Occasional evening, holiday or weekend work required. Occasional local travel required, including within the state or surrounding states.

Hours per Week: 37.5

Location: Marist College Main Campus

Number of Position Openings: 1

Equal Employment Statement: Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be underrepresented.