The Economics & Political Science Department at St. Catherine University invites applications for a part-time, 20 hour per week, Grant Funded Program Coordinator position.

The Economics and Political Science Department contributes to a wide array of majors, including Economics, Financial Economics, International Business and Economics, International Studies, Political Science, Public Policy, Women and International Development, and a Non-Profit Studies minor. This department is leading the “ Welcoming the Dear Neighbor ( WTDN ) ” project which is committed to learning and investigating the hidden histories of racialized housing discrimination and segregation in Ramsey County. We are embedding this community engaged project into classes as well as meeting with numerous community organizations, libraries, St. Paul district councils, faith groups, and Ramsey County departments who have expressed interest in using the racial covenant data and research in forwarding their housing equity work. The Program Coordinator position will meet this growing need for curricular and co-curricular programing as well as community presentations, engagement, and neighborhood specific research and data collection.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate an interdisciplinary team of faculty and staff working on WTDN .
• Support the connection between discipline specific work and the local community, sharing information that can benefit the broader campus and community, including historical research, wealth gap data, and social determinants of health statistics.
• Link students with community requests for support in capacity building.
• Nurture partnerships with community groups to create awareness of the project and encourage involvement.
• Lead external communications and data sharing for this project's duration.
• Organize and co-lead education and action sessions for St. Catherine University student groups and community groups.
• Train community group volunteers and St. Catherine University students on how to interpret deed transcriptions to further the WTDN project in Ramsey and surrounding counties.
• Serve as a bridge between St. Kate's and community groups, as well as Mapping Prejudice .
• Collaborate with Mapping Prejudice, another local project with similar goals, co-planning, designing and implementing shared programmatic components, ensuring successful qualitative and quantitative data gathering, and facilitating orientation and ongoing professional development for those involved in data efforts.

St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Six months of experience working directly with community stakeholders
• Six months of experience coordinating online and/or in-person events
• Experience working with statistical software for data analysis either via coursework or direct work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, History or related field
• Familiarity with Ramsey County housing issues
• Grant writing experience

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

EEO Statement

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.

Application instructions for STAFF

Visit St. Kate Careers to apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment. For information, contact Kristine West at k lwest@stkate.edu . Application deadline is September 20, 2021.

Given the way campus life inherently puts people in close proximity to each other, including residence and dining halls, classrooms, and gatherings, the University has determined that a vaccination requirement is the best way to keep our community safe and prevent potential outbreaks as we return to more regular, in-person operations. St. Catherine University is requiring all students, faculty (including adjuncts contracted for the fall semester and beyond), staff, and residents age 12 and older to complete their COVID -19 vaccination series unless the University approves a medical or religious accommodation or other accommodation/exemption as required by applicable law. New employees must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exemption/accommodation before beginning work. For more information, visit stkate.edu/coronavirus-info/vaccine .

St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace

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