The Graduate Coordinator for Inclusive Excellence will support the Nicholas School of the Environment (NSOE) in advancing its mission to create a more inclusive, equitable, and engaging academic environment. This position is ideal for a doctoral-level student who seeks to engage with issues of inclusive excellence, student engagement, and strategic programming in a professional setting. Hourly compensation plus tuition assistance. Must be enrolled in a doctoral program and be in good academic standing to be considered. 

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Inclusive Excellence, the Graduate Coordinator will play a key role in implementing three major initiatives: enhancing student engagement in OIE programs, improving event planning and budget processes, and designing intergroup dialogue training modules for incoming students.

Key Responsibilities

1. Student Engagement & Outreach (35%)

•      Implement an outreach strategy to improve student attendance at OIE programs and events.
•      Conduct student interest surveys and focus groups to identify event themes and scheduling preferences.
•      Develop partnerships with faculty and program staff to embed diversity education promotion into coursework and advising (e.g., dialogic pedagogy).
•      Establish and use attendance tracking systems and compile semesterly engagement reports.

2. OIE Event Planning and Fiscal Management (30%)

•      Maintain an annual OIE events calendar to ensure long-term planning and coordination.
•      Submit all OIE event proposals and budget plans at least 45 days before event dates.
•      Develop systems to monitor event planning milestones and fiscal reporting deadlines.
•      Coordinate quarterly budget reviews with the Assistant Dean.

3. Curriculum Development: Intergroup Dialogue Training (20%)

•      Develop training content for three modules: Race & Ethnicity, Gender & Sexuality, and Social Class.
•      Incorporate diverse teaching strategies (e.g., role-playing, videos, and case studies).
•      Consult with NSOE partners, including faculty, staff, and student leaders, to validate the curriculum.
•      Pilot training with second-year students and integrate feedback for final version.

4. Communications and Visibility (10%)

•      Assist in producing promotional materials, social media content, and OIE newsletters.
•      Support website updates and OIE program visibility through internal and external platforms.
•      Assist with community messaging and event documentation.

5. Evaluation and Strategic Reporting (5%)

•      Support data collection from events, trainings, and surveys.
•      Analyze and visualize data to identify engagement trends and program effectiveness.
•      Help compile summary reports aligned with OIE strategic goals.
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