If you are considering a new job, work environment or career opportunities you should look at Mercer County Community College. MCCC is a publicly supported college that is open to all and dedicated to student success. In order to support that mission Mercer seeks to attract, retain, and support a skilled diverse workforce which is our most valuable resource. We thrive on and are proud of our diversity and open access. Our students and employees find the College large enough for a multitude of offerings yet small enough to keep the “Community” feel for all. The College consists of two campuses, the James Kerney Campus (JKC) in the capital city of Trenton, NJ and a larger 292 acre suburban campus just six miles north of Trenton.

As part of the comprehensive and valuable benefits package the College offers credit course tuition waivers for employees, spouses and dependents. This allows for employees and their families to take advantage of earning a higher education degree without the high cost. The College offers students 69 Degree Program Options and 35 Credit Certificates from which to choose.

The Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator will work closely with the Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee to help implement Mercer County Community College’s various diversity and inclusion initiatives. This role will be responsible for assisting with the execution of relevant programming, training, and other firm strategies to continue fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace and learning environment for all

Job Responsibilities:

• Supports diversity and inclusion initiatives, as set by the Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (e.g., the institution’s equity initiatives, heritage month celebrations, Mansfield Rule participation, diversity speaker series, bi-annual diversity retreat, etc.), and works with the Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee with executing relevant strategies, which benefit both faculty, staff and students. • Coordinates the scheduling of community meetings, meetings with student groups and Diversity Committee meetings, affinity group meetings and relevant diversity and inclusion events or programming. • Tracks expenses charged to the Diversity Council budget, and provides monthly budget reports to the Senior Director, Diversity & Professional Development. • Updates and maintains various sections of the diversity & inclusion intranet and website pages (including the events calendar, the language on programs and partnerships, photo galleries, etc.). • Assists the Diversity & Inclusion student workers with the communication of the offices diversity and inclusion commitment and activities, through the office’s annual diversity report and other publications • In support of the Diversity & Inclusion Specialist, compiles and organizes data in response to industry surveys regarding diversity and inclusion, professional development, and recruiting, and in compliance with Mercer County Community College’s professional development plan.

• Assists with other diversity and inclusion needs as necessary.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Master’s degree preferred but not required.

Experience The position requires a minimum of two (2) years of related experience in an educational setting, during which the knowledge, skills and abilities applicable to the position were demonstrated.

Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.

Customer Focus: Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.

Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.