Part-Time Support, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Part-Time Support, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Penn State is currently seeking a part-time worker to support the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, which provides professional development and career support for the Division of Development and Alumni Relations. As a member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, you can play an integral role in Penn State's future and contribute to one of the most successful fundraising and alumni relations operations in the country.

The University is committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are central to the success of a world-class research institution. We are dedicated to fostering an institutional culture supporting the University's core values, with inclusion being a fundamental strength and an essential element of our public service mission: equity.psu.edu/equity-at-penn-state/resources. The University's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is mirrored in the Division of Development and Alumni Relations' own ongoing work in these spaces: raise.psu.edu/diversity-equity-and-inclusion.

Reporting to the Director of DEIB and working closely with the Associate Director, this position will:

• Support logistics for professional development programs, internship program, including sourcing speakers, securing venue and AV, coordinating with finance team, and other duties related

• Manage participant outreach for division-wide common read program

• Create marketing and promotions for professional development events

• Perform benchmarking research and analyze assessment data to prepare reports on best practices

• Manage program registration and attendance process

• Maintain program supplies, keep up-to-date inventory, and reorder as needed

• Support the DEIB office and the Division of Development and Alumni Relations initiatives

The successful candidate will possess:

• A dedication to and understanding of the skills required to build relationships with diverse communities;

• Demonstrated knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within higher education;

• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills;

• A proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team;

• A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored.

A resume and cover letter expressing interest in the role are required for consideration. Successful completion of standard background checks is required.

Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations

If you believe in the power of higher education-and philanthropy-to shape the public good, you'll excel right here in Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR). Our organization includes more than 500 professionals engaging a community of more than 700,000 alumni who believe in the power of giving back. Across our interdisciplinary teams of fundraisers, alumni relations professionals, communicators, event planners, financial experts, and more, there is a place for you to make a difference in the lives of students and faculty while taking your own career to new heights. Learn more about us at raise.psu.edu and explore the success of our most recent campaign at greaterpennstate.psu.edu.

This position is based at the University Park campus, located in State College, Pennsylvania. State College is ranked among the lowest-stress and safest small cities in the country, with excellent public schools, beautiful parks and other natural assets, and a broad range of cultural and athletic events and venues: statecollegepa.us and statecollege.com

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and be accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.