Coordinator of the Espacio Cultural Latinx

Berea College•Berea, KY

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Campus Life, the Coordinator provides day-to-day leadership and oversight of the Espacio Cultural Latinx (ECL), including its programs, services, and student staff. The role provides resources, support services, community engagement, and educational experiences that foster student belonging, engagement, and success. The Coordinator is a primary resource for information, referrals, and advocacy for Latinx students at Berea College, while helping promote an inclusive campus environment for people of all identities. The ECL also offers all students opportunities to learn about Latinx culture, heritage, and traditions. The position includes supervising, mentoring, and developing students participating in Berea College’s integrated Work College Program. This work supports student learning, career readiness, and program learning goals through structured mentorship and role-specific training. Faculty and staff mentors help students connect their work-learning-service experiences with broader academic, professional, and personal development. The Coordinator develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates educational, cultural, heritage, and community-building programs; maintains communications about programs and opportunities; supports the instructor of the Latino Male Initiative course; and leads programming initiatives. The role oversees ECL operations, recruits and develops student staff, manages the assigned budget, advises and advocates for Latinx students, develops referral sources, and collaborates with campus and community partners. The Coordinator also supports Latinx Recognized Student Organizations, assesses program effectiveness and student academic progress and persistence, and serves on committees as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Latinx or Latin American Studies, Education, Communication, Social Work, or a related field.
1–3 years of experience in community development, program management, and student advising.
1–3 years of experience supporting, educating, training, and working with diverse college students.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of race, ethnicity, class, gender, and access to U.S. higher education.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues significant to Latinx communities and student experiences.
Demonstrated ability to create, plan, implement, and evaluate educational, cultural, and student retention programs for a diverse student population.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders.
Conversational proficiency in Spanish, including the ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish to communicate effectively with students and community members.
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a vehicle, including a 12–15-passenger van.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Latinx/Latin American Studies, Public Administration, Communication, Social Work, or a related field.
Proficiency in Portuguese, French, or Indigenous languages of Latin America.

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate educational, cultural, heritage, and community-building programs that foster belonging, student success, and cross-cultural learning.
Maintain regular communication with students about programming, events, conference opportunities, and community events.
Support the instructor of the Latino Male Initiative course and lead programming initiatives.
Oversee the daily operation of the Espacio Cultural Latinx and cultivate a welcoming, culturally affirming environment.
Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and develop the ECL student staff labor team, providing coaching, feedback, leadership development, and career preparation.
Develop and manage the ECL’s assigned budget.
Develop and maintain institutional and non-institutional student referral sources for Latinx students.
Provide individualized support, advising, advocacy, and resource navigation, connecting students with appropriate campus and community resources.
Collaborate with campus departments to create programs and services addressing the intersectional nature of identities.
Serve as a liaison to Latinx Studies and work with academic partners to provide programs, resources, and services for students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders.
Serve as a proactive resource for Latinx Recognized Student Organizations, including LASO, BRASA, and Sazon Latino.
Assess and report to college administrators on the effectiveness of programs and services and on student academic progress and persistence.
Serve on college, divisional, and departmental committees as assigned by the Director of Campus Life.