Program Coordinator for Inclusion & Leadership Development

Company: Columbus College of Art and Design
Location: Columbus
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Program Coordinator for Inclusion & Leadership Development SUMMARY The Program Coordinator for Inclusion & Leadership Development (Coordinator) oversees all student-facing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives as well as all leadership programs for students. The primary focus of the role is to develop, execute, and integrate strategies and ongoing initiatives that promote an affirming culture of intentional inclusivity on campus –specifically, the development of initiatives that seek to facilitate the personal and academic success of marginalized student groups through the development of programmatic initiatives, mentorship opportunities, and individual advisement. The role is also responsible for fostering activism within our student body and for promoting a culture of socially engaged and civically minded students. Duties also include assisting the Assistant Dean with creating engagement opportunities for students through a series of signature events, the coordination of climate surveys, and program assessment, as well as serving as the lead advisor to student organizations focused on inclusion and equity education on top of providing operational support to all student organizations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following: Provide direction for equity and inclusion initiatives that support the college's mission and the Division of Student Affairs' learning outcomes; Under the guidance of the Assistant Dean, will plan, implement, and evaluate programs and initiatives that promote an affirming culture of intentional inclusiveness on campus and that support marginalized students groups; foster activism within our student body and promote a culture of socially engaged and civically minded students; Apply identity development to all programs, trainings, and retreats; Serve on the CARE Team as a CARE Responder; provide individual support, including referrals, to students in their social, leadership, and identity development; With the Assistant Dean and AVP, provide advocacy and support for students related to bias incidents; Plan heritage months by developing monthly programming and coordinating a campus calendar for each Cultural Heritage month. Pursue and maintain a national LGBTQ ranking status as an affirming, inclusive campus; Serve on the institution's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Commission; Serve as primary advisor to all current CCAD student organizations that align with DE&I initiatives; Facilitate inter-organization communication and collaboration; Initiate and plan community building programs and meetings for various student organizations; At the direction of the Assistant Dean, develop and implement policies and processes that support the development and maintenance of student clubs and organizations; assist student leaders of all student organizations with executing completing an events request with the Events Office and oversee requests related to , programs, speakers, and educational opportunities related to the missions of their organizations; provide support for organizations with budgets, contracts, and evening/ weekend event coverage and advisement as needed; Assist with the planning and implementation of Student Affairs' signature events; Assist in assessing the student experience as it relates to student engagement and leadership opportunities in clubs/organizations ; Supports the college's retention efforts through individual interventions with students; Serve on the CHROMA committee, a committee of faculty, staff and students. Chroma: Best of CCAD is our annual exhibition of outstanding student work, selected and curated by faculty. Serve as student portal administrator you are the central manager of the digital platform students use to access academic resources, administrative services, and college communications. Your role ensures the portal is functional, secure, and user-friendly, supporting the academic and administrative needs of the student body. Serve on cross-functional work teams and committees as directed; This position is a key role in student services administration. The individual is expected to maintain a spirit of professionalism, diplomacy, and tact. This position requires the need to be available to work evenings and/or weekends. Perform other relevant duties as assigned such as special projects, programs, developmental activities, etc. QUALIFICATIONS The ability to work on weekends and evenings Able to work successfully with individuals from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds Ability to communicate effectively –both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of best practices and trends related to multicultural and international student populations, promoting an inclusive and equitable culture on campus Strong work-ethic, attention to detail, and an ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders in a culturally sensitive manner Experience building a supportive community among students and peers. An excellent understanding of programming and event management. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Possible student employee supervision. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree required, Master's Degree preferred, in student affairs, higher education or a related field 1-3 years of related experience, which may include graduate level positions. Experience in successfully implementing diversity education and multicultural student support strategies on a college campus preferred. Experience in advising student organizations, student programming boards, student government and/or supervising student leaders preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, occurring in an open space with standard office equipment noise, as well as scattered conversation About Columbus College of Art & Design Columbus College of Art & Design teaches undergraduate and graduate students in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1879, CCAD is one of the oldest private, nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers nine BFA programs and a Master of Professional Studies in User Experience Design that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and business at the highest level. Additionally, CCAD offers year-round community art classes for children and adults of all ages, led by local creators and designers skilled in their craft. For more information, visit ccad.edu. About Columbus: As the 14th largest city in the country and the largest and fastest-growing city in Ohio, Columbus is collaborative, open, and dynamic. Between incredible arts and entertainment, exciting collegiate and professional sports, and a spectacular downtown riverfront of sprawling greenspace, Columbus has something for everyone. Here, you'll find all the culture and amenities you'd expect in a major city, with the friendly and approachable attitude of the Midwest. Franklin County, where Columbus is located, is the epicenter of the state's political, economic, and social presence and is home to 1.3 million residents with a median age of 34. Columbus is a top city for equality and was the recipient of a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign in 2020. And central Ohio is serious about higher education: the Columbus region is home to 52 college and university campuses, with 22,000 annual college graduates. Because CCAD is closely tied to the city's numerous art and design spaces and ever-expanding districts, you'll have plenty of places to experience creativity and showcase your own. EEO Statement Columbus College of Art & Design ("CCAD") is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. CCAD is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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