Position, Department: Coordinator, Student Belonging, Inclusion & Belonging
Type of Position: Full-time Salaried, Exempt
Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week
Pay Range: $53,900.00-$70,100.00 and determined based on relevant years of work experience.
Opportunity for hybrid schedule: Yes
Benefits Category: Full-time Benefits
Position Summary: Reporting to the Executive Director for Inclusion & Belonging, the Coordinator of Student Belonging will develop and implement impactful programs that foster student belonging on campus. This will be achieved through collaboration with internal and external partners to enhance student access and success as well as dedicated support to targeted student groups. This role will maintain accurate programming data while contributing to a vibrant campus community.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required with two years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Experience working in higher education, preferably within community college settings to support student programming.
• Demonstrated ability to be coachable, resilient, and adaptable, with a proven capacity to learn from feedback, overcome challenges, and adjust to changing circumstances effectively.
• Understanding of the CliftonStrengths (Gallup) model of development.
• Basic knowledge of current trends and topics related to diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with high school and college students from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to effectively deliver content.
• Experience performing with a high level of diplomacy, confidentiality and trust while projecting a professional and positive image.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize objectives and exercise judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Ability to respond quickly and constructively to changes or unexpected shifts in priorities.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint), Adobe Acrobat, and Creative Cloud.
To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter.
Review by the hiring committee will begin on September 18th.
*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.
Position Details: Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement programming to support student sense of belonging on campus through partnerships with various campus departments.
- Collaborate with external partners such as K-12 districts, transfer colleges and universities, and community organizations to promote student access and success at JCCC.
- Use a strengths-based approach to provide targeted guidance, mentorship, and support to promote student access and success for targeted student groups. (I.e., First generation college students, Scholarship recipients, etc.)
- Maintain accurate data on support and programming provided to prospective and current students.
- Serve as an internal champion and ambassador for the Office of Inclusion & Belonging.
- Assist with the management of the office’s social media presence.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
*Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.
About JCCC: Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.
Equal Employment Opportunity: JCCC provides equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals and is an affirmative action employer. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator (TitleIX@jccc.edu), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550,Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov.
Disclosure: If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR Generalist for this position. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.
If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email JobsAtJCCC@jccc.edu.
