About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450 acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Outreach & Engagement, and an integral part of a dynamic team, the OEI Engagement Coordinator coordinates all programs and initiatives under the engagement branch of the Office of Equity & Inclusion (OEI). This position handles all aspects of planning and logistics for high-profile OEI events, programs, and initiatives in the interest of enhancing the universities responsiveness to inclusion needs on campus.

Essential Functions

• Manage planning and coordination of events, programs, and engagement initiatives led by the Office of Equity & Inclusion.
• Support the Assistant Vice Chancellor through project management efforts, contributing to the advancement of special initiatives and collaborative projects, as well as oversight and support of Graduate Assistant tasks and objectives.
• Oversee the grant application process for all OEI grant initiatives, including Engagement Fund Grants, Campus Climate Improvement Grants, and Advancing Community Democracy and Dialogue Grants.
• Contribute to the implementation of innovative co-curricular programs and initiatives to sustain and/or increase engagement and community building for the UMass community.
• Gather information and provide appropriately synthesized information and reports.
• Communicate with cross‐campus parties, developing and monitoring plans.
• Establish and maintain relationships with both internal and external campus partners.
• Maintain contemporary knowledge of current trends and participate in related training to stay abreast of new developments in the field and apply new knowledge as appropriate.

Other Functions

• Perform related duties as assigned or required to meet Department, Executive Area/Division, and University goals and objectives. 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Bachelor’s degree with one (1) year of experience in project or event management.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to independently prioritize and work on several projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience serving a large, culturally diverse population.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Prior experience in engagement, DEI, and/or programming in higher education.
• Experience in developing strategies to increase program creation and engagement.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Typical office environment.

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (37.5 hours per week).
• Required to work some nights and weekends.
• This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work
  schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employee’s work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. As this position falls within the Professional Staff Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement.

Salary Information

Level 26

PSU Hiring Ranges

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a resume and cover letter. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Early submissions are encouraged.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.