Program Specialist Job Listing at Rockefeller University in United States of America (Job ID 1714)

Description

Organization Overview

The Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) is Rockefeller's learning and change agent, promoting education, coalition building, community building, allyship, and advocacy. We are committed to structural and administrative change, creating and supporting community-building programs, providing a safe space for exchanging information and ideas, recruiting and retaining members of underrepresented groups, and sustaining a culture that embraces and supports a sense of belonging for all community members.
Overview

Reporting to the Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Program Specialist, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) provides essential operational and administrative support for university-wide DEI initiatives. Assisting in coordinating programs, events, and training while maintaining records and tracking programmatic outcomes, the Program Specialist helps build an inclusive university community by supporting efforts to recruit and retain diverse talent and engaging with the graduate student and postdoctoral population.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide operational support for DEI programs, including coordinating logistics for events, training sessions, and meetings;
• Maintain organized records, data, reports and assist with communication efforts such as newsletters and updates;
• Support data collection efforts and generate basic summaries and reports;
• Act as a point of contact for DEI-related inquiries and requests;
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to advance DEI activities and support outreach and recruitment of diverse talent;
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the CDO.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree and at least two (2) years of professional experience in a related field;
• Must possess strong organizational and time-management skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ideal candidate can work effectively independently and in a team setting; is familiar with DEI concepts and practices; must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in event planning or program coordination;
• Familiarity with higher education or nonprofit environments;
• Demonstrated interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

The Rockefeller University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the characteristics listed above.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree and at least two (2) years of professional experience in a related field;
• Must possess strong organizational and time-management skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ideal candidate can work effectively independently and in a team setting; is familiar with DEI concepts and practices; must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in event planning or program coordination;
• Familiarity with higher education or nonprofit environments;
• Demonstrated interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

The Rockefeller University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the characteristics listed above.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide operational support for DEI programs, including coordinating logistics for events, training sessions, and meetings;
• Maintain organized records, data, reports and assist with communication efforts such as newsletters and updates;
• Support data collection efforts and generate basic summaries and reports;
• Act as a point of contact for DEI-related inquiries and requests;
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to advance DEI activities and support outreach and recruitment of diverse talent;
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the CDO.