Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is Utah’s largest college with the most diverse student body. As the only comprehensive community college in Utah, SLCC plays a critical role in the success of our community by providing access to higher education to thousands of new students every year whose goals are to transfer to 4-year universities or gain skills to advance in the workforce. Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Multicultural Student Success Coordinator will have an abiding concern for, and commitment to serving the diverse needs of the college community and its students with an emphasis on Asian and Asian American students. The coordinator will provide the campus community with opportunities to learn about and discuss social issues that focus on diversity, equity, social justice, and inclusion, with the goal of expanding multicultural awareness and responsiveness. Additionally, they will assist in efforts to advance an inclusive, and engaging learning environment for historically underrepresented students by providing culturally appropriate support, addressing personal, social or academic concerns, and offering guidance as needed.

The coordinator will seek to proactively help students navigate any roadblock they may encounter on their path to graduation. In doing so, they will have responsibilities in the areas of student development and engagement, multicultural educational programming, peer mentoring programs, organizational and fiscal management, and leadership development. The ideal candidate will be motivated to work independently as well as collaboratively with the Diversity and Multicultural Affairs team and other college departments as needed; promote innovative ideas on how to reach and engage underrepresented students; serve as a multicultural representative in departmental and institutional inclusivity efforts; collaborate with various SLCC departments, faculty, administrators and staff to create and maintain programs relevant to multicultural student access, retention and graduation; and review and share current research in higher education related to the access, retention and persistence of students of color and other underrepresented populations with an emphasis on Asian and Asian American student populations. Lastly, the coordinator will also maintain paper and electronic student files; ensure confidentiality of student records; help with analysis and reports that support the goals of the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs and SLCC; and make appropriate referrals to counseling, academic advising, and other campus or community resources. This position is currently being offered as a part-time status, but may transition into full-time status contingent upon funding.

• Serve as a mentor, advocate and resource for multicultural students.
• Assist students in developing student success action plans in individual meetings
• Coordinate and collaborate with department/offices across the institution to identify resources that respond to multicultural students social, economic and educational needs.
• Advise, guide and support peer mentoring programs and student clubs aimed to support Asian and Asian American and multicultural students.
• In collaboration with others, support the planning and hosting of Multicultural high school conferences, and other outreach activities.
• Work with campus and community partners to develop, support and host motivational and educational activities, workshops, programs, or conferences, etc. that create a sense of community, celebrate culture/heritage authentically, enhance multicultural awareness and responsiveness, educate the college campus, and support multicultural student retention, persistence and graduation
• Provide the campus community with opportunities to learn about and discuss social issues that focus on diversity, equity, social justice, and inclusion, with the goal of expanding multicultural awareness and responsiveness

• Create and maintain programs relevant to multicultural student access, retention and graduation
•. Maintain paper and electronic student files; ensure confidentiality of student records;
• Collect both quantitative and qualitative data related to how underrepresented students progress and interact with SLCC’s campus climate.
• Evaluate and identify trends, recommendations or areas for improvement in the delivery of services to students.
• Keep abreast of best practices to enhance the persistence, retention, and success of multicultural students.
• Connect with Asian and Asian American community agencies and organizations to cultivate partnerships that support multicultural student access, retention and success.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education, educational psychology, sociology, communications, ethnic studies, or another related field.

Two-to-four years of full-time, direct paid professional experience. Candidates can trade education for experience at a 2:1 ratio (i.e., 2 years of post-baccalaureate education for 1 year of full-time experience).

Part-time experience may be substituted for full time on a prorated basis.

Master’s degree in a related field.

The ability to communicate in (Madarin, Malay, Hindi, etc.) language skills strongly preferred with a keen awareness of the Asian and Asian American student experience.

Experience working in a higher education environment, particularly two-year schools.

Experience supervising part-time staff and student leaders.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and three references with your online SLCC application.

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging HSI, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”).

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.