Hiring range is $59,292 - $68,186/year depending on qualifications and experience. Through longevity position tops out at $77,079.

The Coordinator of the Undocumented Student Center leads initiatives and programs supporting Western’s strategic goals in equity, excellence, and inclusion for our students. Western seeks our inaugural Coordinator of the Undocumented Student Center to advance the holistic thriving of diverse undocumented students and mixed status families students through program development, outreach, education, and improvements to university policies and practices. Under the supervision and direction of the Director of Multicultural Student Services, the Coordinator will curate and develop resources that support the academic success and well-being of undocumented and DACA students and their communities. This position will provide support and guidance to students, staff, and faculty through trainings, collaborations, and programming as we all endeavor to best support undocumented students and communities.

The Coordinator will join a growing team in the new Centers for Student Access, Community, and Intercultural Engagement of our Enrollment and Student Services Division. We seek a caring and collaborative leader with strong communication skills and a proven commitment to serving undocumented students and communities. We encourage applications from people of color, people with disabilities, queer and trans spectrum people, veterans, and other candidates whose identities and experiences are often underrepresented and marginalized in higher education. 

 Position Duties and Responsibilities

Program management and resource navigation (35%)

Manage the daily operation of the Blue Resource Center, Western’s undocumented student resource center. Create and implement comprehensive co-curricular programming centering undocumented identities and experiences. This programming should provide resources, support, referrals, celebration, and advocacy for undocumented students and their peers, allies, and the campus community. Develop new and enhance existing university resources and services for undocumented students to support their enrollment, retention, satisfaction, and completion. Collaborate and consult with departments in and beyond Enrollment and Student Services to embed appropriate resources throughout our student services. As assigned by the Director of Multicultural Student Services, partner with colleagues in and beyond the Centers in developing joint co-curricular programming. Collaborate with key university and community stakeholders to implement practices ensuring undocumented students receive needed assistance in navigating and accessing resources including, but not limited to financial, academic, career, wellness, and basic needs. Stay current on federal and state laws and policies, resources, and student development theory and practice regarding undocumented and mixed-status students and families at Western and in the community at large.

Supervision, engagement, and advising (30%)

Recruit, hire, train, and supervise Blue Resource Center student employees. Provide advising to the Blue Group and other student clubs that specifically support undocumented students. Includes liaising with Club Activities Office and faculty and staff club advisors. Provide direct outreach to current and prospective students. Represent the Blue Resource Center through speaking and tabling opportunities and at events including Fall Info Fair and events hosted by Admissions, University Residences, and the Counseling and Wellness Center. Respond to student requests for information and assistance, meeting with undocumented and DACA students to provide support related to identity exploration and development, inclusion, and academic and co-curricular success. Support students in navigating university processes and facilitate referrals to additional university and community services. Foster a supportive and student-centered environment to empower and equip students with skills and strategies to engage in self-advocacy.

Institutional support and guidance (25%)

Research and share best practices with faculty, staff, and administrators to support students from undocumented communities in navigating the university and succeeding academically. Develop and implement a structure for sharing promising practices and resources with colleagues on an ongoing basis. Implement educational programs such as UndocuAlly trainings and Undocu Month to support the learning and education of the campus community on how to best support undocumented students and communities.

Administrative (10%)

Ensure compliance with applicable university policies and procedures, including record retention requirements for the Blue Resource Center. Coordinate appropriate training for student staff to support compliance requirements in ways that build students leadership skills.