L. America, Caribbean, Latinx Studies Coordinator
GENERAL PURPOSE:The Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies major and History Department at the University of Rochester seeks an administrative coordinator to provide general assistance to faculty, staff, students, and visitors. The position will serve as a receptionist for the LACX major and will assist the major coordination with event planning, promotion, scheduling, and communication to affiliated faculty and students. The position will also support the History Department staff with scheduling, events, and promotion.This position is essential in fostering a LACX community that will connect students and faculty, the local Rochester Latinx community, and outside scholars, all while ensuring that the vibrant spirit of our culture shines through¿y la diversión nunca falta! Spanish is required.RESPONSIBILITIES:
Event planning: Coordinate and organize all LACX lectures, seminars, and conferences, which often requires: making travel arrangements, room reservations, catering, publicity and advertising, and scheduling. Coordination for some outside and community speakers will require Spanish. Assist History Department staff with event planning and coordination.
Promotion : Design dynamic promotional materials for LACX and history departmenteventsandcourses,withahighpriorityonup-to-datesocialmedia posting. Ensure that physical materials are distributed and posted within a timelymanner.
Scheduling: Communicate with LACX faculty and staff in departments/centers/programs affiliated with the major regarding relevant courses and events. Such information will be utilized to create schedules. Maintain accurate registrar schedules for LACX and the history department using URStudent.
Faculty support : Provide assistance to LACX coordinator, affiliated faculty, and undergraduate students. This includes assisting faculty and students who have questions about the LACX major or university activities; scheduling and taking notes on curriculum committee meetings; assisting with communication to faculty, students, and alumni; and assisting in furnishing factual reports and information about the major.
Other duties: Frequently compose and sign routine correspondence providing factual information for undergraduate and graduate students, and other University departments for LACX. Assist History Department staff in providing faculty support and other departmentduties.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate¿s Degree required
B.A./B.S. or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
3 years of progressively responsible experience in administrative support required or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Working with minority groups, working in an academic setting, event planning, detail oriented preferred
Spoken and written formal Spanish, familiarity with Microsoft Suite, social media platforms, and Canva or Adobe Illustrator preferred.
Portuguese or other regional language. Knowledge of Latin America as a region. Member of the American Translators Association or equivalent professional organization preferred.
Has or is working towards completion of American Translators Association certification within the next 36 months. Familiarity with Workday.
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University¿s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create ¿ and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.How To ApplyAll applicants must apply online.EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/DisabledPay RangePay Range: $21.36 - $29.90 HourlyThe referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job¿s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.Apply for Job
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