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Job Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement, the Civic and Voter Engagement Coordinator manages the civic engagement initiatives on both the Montclair and Bloomfield campuses and leads voter registration, voter education, and Get Out to Vote efforts on campus. The oversight of Civic and Voter Engagement includes active participation in the electoral process, constructive means of identifying and providing input in local and state issues, teaching students how to actively participate in the governance process, and advocacy efforts through interaction with government representatives and voting constituents. The Coordinator develops strategies for mobilizing student leaders at the university and provides students with indispensable experience in the areas of democratic engagement and non-partisan political engagement.

The job duties for this position are performed on-campus at Montclair State University and the Bloomfield College campus, not remotely.
 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Chair the Montclair State University Voter Coalition and serve as the liaison for the President’s Office/Government Relation Initiatives.

Work with students, colleagues, and groups to identify and encourage student civic engagement and voter participation. Actively increase student voting and support through ongoing education and outreach as it relates to voter and democratic engagement, including the development and execution of staff/student training.

Support student development & campus life initiatives; inform students on pathways for lawful advocacy and assist with response efforts to expressive activity.

Recruit, train, and engage with Vote Everywhere student ambassadors and other student volunteers.

Collaborate with organizations such as Turbo Vote, AllIn, NASPA, Andrew Goodman Foundation, Citizens and Scholars, Campus Takeover, YWCA, League of Women’s Voters, and other campus and community partners (Essex & Passaic Co.) regarding civic and vote educational initiatives, get out the vote initiatives, advocacy, expressive activity, and voter registration initiatives. This includes attending required meetings.

Serve as the campus’ liaison and lead the New Jersey Secretary of State’s Jersey Civic Engage and Ballot Bowl initiatives.

Coordinate evaluation data and assist with ongoing assessments. Utilize NSLVE data, TurboVote registrations, and other data sources to effectively plan and execute civic and voter engagement efforts.

Encourage civic leaders and candidates to use Montclair State University/Bloomfield College places to present their issues to the public.

Support student government elections, and student organizations seeking to coordinate their own student voter engagement and education efforts.

Provide oversight for civic and voter engagement resources, including website development and maintenance, social media and other communications platforms.

Work with the university’s department of government relations to involve students in issues of importance within the state and federal government.

Coordinate with a variety of offices/departments to support civic and democratic engagement programs through a variety of campus speakers that encourage student involvement in the electoral process and advocacy issues.

Plan and execute campus wide events such as but not limited to debate watch parties, panel discussions, voter registration events, and supports division and campus-wide events such as New Student Orientation, Red Hawk Day and Night, World’s Fair Day, and many more.

Develop first year seminar presentations/classroom presentations on both campuses regarding voter initiatives, advocacy, and expressive activity,.

Develop resources and facilitate discussions on civil discourse, teaching students respectful communication and constructive debate skills, essential for engaging with diverse perspectives.

Participate in divisional, departmental, and community-based programs, training sessions, and workshops.

Support policy and protocol development pertaining to civic and voter education, learning, and advocacy.

Prepare reports regarding office efforts, track and retain records as needed.

Coordinate voter registration efforts on both the Montclair and Bloomfield campus.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Management retains the right to change or add job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED: 

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Minimum two (2) years of experience in student development and programming, civic/democratic engagement, nonpartisan voter engagement, experiential education, service-learning facilitation, nonprofit program management or a related field.

Student-Centered philosophy with a genuine interest and commitment to the success of all students.

Ability to build a strong and healthy rapport with students.

Working knowledge of state and federal government and political organizations.

Flexible availability for evening and/or weekend event coverage.

PREFERRED:

Master’s degree in Student Affairs, College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Political Science, or a related field.

Academic and/or professional experience with program evaluations and assessments.

Demonstrated competence using social media, student engagement platforms (such as Engage), and software (Adobe products, Canva, and online multimedia tools).

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Department

Center for Student Involvement

Position Type

Professional - Non-Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at 
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

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Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.  The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/