The Midwives College of Utah, as an institution of higher education and as a community of scholars and midwives, affirms its commitment to the elimination of discrimination and discriminatory harassment, and to the provision of equal opportunity for all. The incumbent in this job is expected to assist the College in achieving its mission which is to build midwives of technical expertise, professional excellence, and personal greatness in a distance education platform. MCU’s method for building Midwives of Excellence® is to meld professional and leadership education.

About Us: MCU offers a flexible remote work environment and prides itself on its culture of collaboration. We strive to advance cultural humility, diversity, and inclusivity at MCU and in the midwifery profession.

Position Title:  Campus Life Coordinator

Summary: The Campus Life Coordinator is responsible for leading robust student engagement and campus life programming at MCU. They are knowledgeable about MCU’s students while facilitating meaningful opportunities for involvement, engagement, leadership, and campus transformation which will be demonstrated by MCU’s vibrant student and campus life. The Coordinator will provide

vision and oversight of campus. co-curricular activities and events to include but not limited to: Student Affinity Groups (SAG) and welcome week.  

Position Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to:  Vice President of Student Success & Institutional Equity 

Hours: 8  hours/week on average, with some weeks requiring more hours and other weeks requiring fewer hours

Salary/Rate:  $22 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in midwifery, mental health, college leadership, or a related field
• Demonstrable excellence in equity, access, and social justice principles, initiatives, and programming  
• At least two years of  administrative or leadership experience
• Familiarity with direct-entry midwifery education/training routes and professional issues
• At least two years of experience in program and project management
• At least two years experience in and understanding of social support systems, trends, and opportunities
• At least three years  experience in mental health and well-being counseling and service provision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (or equivalent) and Adobe
• Proficiency in digital communication and project management technologies, such as Dropbox, Google Drive, Zoom, and Canvas
• At least one year of experience working in a distance or telecommuting work environment
• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in midwifery, mental health, college leadership, or related field
• Educational concentration (either entire degree, certificate, area of concentration, and/or minor) in social justice or related field
• At least one year of experience in student support services and student life programming in higher education
• Familiarity with best practices in student recruitment, advancement, retention, and completion for  a diverse and representative student body
• At least two years of experience as a midwife with expertise in normal, physiologic birth in-home and/or freestanding birth center settings (certified professional midwife, certified nurse-midwife, other recognized form of midwifery credentialing, traditional midwife, or community midwife)
• Training or experience in working with and supporting historically marginalized communities and student populations
• Experience in managing scholarship and/or fellowship programs

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Characteristics

• Exemplify MCU’s culture and mission:  https://www.midwifery.edu/why-mcu/ 
• Demonstrable commitment to and excellence in social justice, equity, and anti-oppression efforts within MCU’s community of educators and learners
• Embody the concepts of Crucial Accountability, The Outward Mindset, and Leadership & Self Deception 
• Aptitude in project management and organizational abilities within a fast-paced, competing priorities environment
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of MCU’s mission, goals, and assessment methods
• Aptitude in team-based and collaborative leadership environments
• Ability to employ ethical frameworks and decision-making processes during position execution and in the representation of the College

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Opportunity and other appropriate  administrative personnel to create and execute innovative equity and access strategies that support students 
• Coordinate with the Director of Student Success & Advising to integrate student life support services and equity programming into academic advising, mentoring, and student mental health support
• Identify and facilitate opportunities to increase student engagement within MCU’s campus life, expand student leadership and advocacy development, support student clubs and organizations, help identify and support faculty/staff advisors, coordinate various campus wide programs and activities, and actively contributing to the expansion and transformation of the MCU student experience
• Design and implement student leadership programs to better equip students to be advocates for themselves and future clients
• Makes recommendations for MCU policies and practices that effectively enhance the student experience and student success
• Plan and implement major virtual campus events, with special emphasis to establishing and maintaining traditional events such as seasonal campus celebrations and festivities, as well as supporting major campus events (Commencement, Welcome Week, etc.)
• Develop and implement a strategic plan for outreach and engagement of the student body, specifically connecting students with student organizations and leadership opportunities

Other MCU Staff Responsibilities:

• Participate in professional development and mandatory training opportunities
• Attend monthly staff meetings 

• Read and understand the Employee Handbook, and MCU’s Title IX and Drug and Alcohol Policies

Midwives College of Utah is guided by a social justice and equity framework. We are a committed ally to all underrepresented individuals and families who seek access to midwifery care or who strive to become midwifery providers within their communities.  Through collaboration and humble listening, we will continually strive to remove existing barriers to recruitment, retention, support and success at MCU as well as advance our program and profession in achieving inclusivity, cultural humility, and health equity. In doing so, we hope to broaden the reach and benefits of midwifery care for all families and effect widespread social change in the midwifery profession. Please read the following documents to learn more about our commitments to health equity, anti-oppression, and culturally safe care:

Equity & Social Justice Position Statement:  www.midwifery.edu/equity-and-social-justice 

Equity and Social Justice Agenda: Initiatives and Accomplishments: www.midwifery.edu/social-justice-actions

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Midwives College of Utah, as an institution of higher education and as a community of scholars and midwives, affirms its commitment to the elimination of discrimination and discriminatory harassment. MCU is committed to providing equal opportunity and equal access and to complying with all applicable federal and state of Utah laws and regulations and MCU non-discrimination policies and procedures:  www.midwifery.edu/nondiscrimination-policy 

At-Will Employment

Employment at Midwives College of Utah is on an at-will basis, which means that your employment may be terminated by you or by MCU at any time, for any or for no reason, with or without notice, and without any procedure or formality. The at-will nature of your employment is not affected by any of the Guidelines of this position description and cannot be modified by any oral promise by any supervisor or by any other writing unless duly executed by the employee and the President. MCU reserves the right to change, replace, withdraw, or deviate from any of the guidelines contained in this position description without prior notice.

This Position Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but is not a comprehensive list of duties, skills, and responsibilities required of employees in this position. No contract, express or implied, respecting the procedures, terms, conditions or duration of employment is created by this Position Description.