Wayne Mazilla Diversity Internship Program

Reporting to the Director of Student Diversity Programs and the Director of Spiritual Life, the Manzilla Intern will play a crucial role in supporting and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Student Diversity Programs and Spiritual Life.

 A. Institution-wide Responsibilities

This role involves assisting the Director of Student Diversity Programs, the University Chaplain, and Director of Retention and collaborating with various departments to implement initiatives that foster a diverse and inclusive student experience and promote and support retention.

1. The Manzilla Intern will work to develop and implement strategies that enhance cultural awareness, equity, and belonging among students.
2. The intern will also work closely with the University Chaplain to increase diversity programming within the area of Spiritual Life.
3. The Intern will also work with the Director of Retention to ensure these efforts are aligned with and support new and existing retention efforts.

B. Specific Responsibilities for Manzilla Student Diversity and Spiritual Life Intern

     1. Support Diversity, Inclusion, & Spiritual Life Programs:
     2. Assist in the development and implementation of diversity and inclusion programs & initiatives.
     3. Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to ensure that diversity and inclusion efforts align with overall university diversity and retention goals.
     4. Address the results from the INSPIRES Index to address areas where UMU is lacking in Interfaith initiatives.
     5. Cooperate with BSU, BBB, SAGE, HOLA, and Sister Circle to create events within Spiritual Life that are targeted specifically for our African American students of faith.
     6. Data Collection and Analysis:
     7. Collect, analyze, and report data related to diversity and inclusion programs.
     8. Identify trends and provide insights to help shape diversity programs, strategies, and initiatives.
     9. Recruitment and Retention:
     10. Work closely with the UMU students to support diverse recruitment efforts for student diversity organizations.
     11. Provide input on strategies to attract and retain student leaders.
     12. Assist the chaplain in developing new spiritual life programming to create spaces of welcome for students of diverse faith traditions and for those who have no faith tradition.
     13. Assist the Director of Retention in developing new and supporting existing retention initiatives.

C. Other duties as assigned:

Preferred Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree; enrollment in a M.Ed. or MBA graduate program or related field; Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds; Ability to lead; Interfaith Understanding; Cultural competence and sensitivity to different perspectives and experiences; Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with diverse audience; Ability to coordinate and plan events: A background in research.  Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable to drive a university vehicle.  In addition, the candidate will be subject to a background screen which includes a motor vehicle check.  All offers are contingent upon a successful background screen.

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Reporting to the Director of Graduate Programs in the School of Education, the Manzilla Intern works as part of a team that collaborates with the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging on supporting DEIB initiatives and the Office of Enrollment Management and the Manager of Graduate Admissions to engage in recruitment efforts with a focus on reaching out to diverse communities and candidates.

A. Institution-wide Responsibilities

1. Engage in recruitment efforts with a focus on reaching out to diverse communities and candidates.
2. Work on strategies to increase diversity in the field of teaching and school administration.
3. Work on projects that promote a more inclusive, welcoming and innovative learning environment.
4. Focus on supporting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives.
5. Identify opportunities to leverage technology to enhance inclusivity.
6. Contribute to the development or revision of policies that support diversity and inclusion.
7. Assist with the planning and facilitation of the DEIB conference.
8. Assist with communication channels (internal SOE newsletters, social media posts, flyers and forums).
9. Spearhead initiatives that encourage diverse perspectives in innovation processes.

B. Specific Responsibilities for Coordinator of Inclusivity & Innovation

1. Solicit feedback from candidates and internal stakeholders to identify areas for improvement in the recruitment process.
2. Engage in professional development opportunities to stay informed about best practices in diversity recruitment.
3. Create engaging content that highlights the School of Education's commitment to diversity and showcases the experiences of our students and faculty.
4. Contribute to the development of resources, guides, and training materials that support inclusive and innovative recruitment practices.
5. Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and make recommendations for improvement.
6. Collect and analyze data related to recruitment efforts, including diversity metrics and the effectiveness of outreach strategies.
7. Plan and organize recruitment events, workshops, and information sessions with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
8. Conduct outreach to diverse communities, educational institutions, and professional organizations to attract a broad and inclusive pool of candidates.
9. Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive diversity recruitment strategy for the School of Education.
10. Develop and track metrics related to both inclusivity and innovation.

C. Other duties as assigned:

Preferred Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree; enrollment in a M.Ed. or MBA graduate program or related field; Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds; Cultural competence and sensitivity to different perspectives and experiences; Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with diverse audiences; Ability to articulate the School of Education's commitment to diversity in recruitment; Awareness of challenges related to diversity in recruitment and a commitment to addressing them; Ability to think creatively and approach problems in novel ways; ability and interest in working both faculty and students in professional setting both autonomously and in team environments.  Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable to drive a university vehicle.  In addition, the candidate will be subject to a background screen which includes a motor vehicle check.  All offers are contingent upon a successful background screen.

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Wayne Manzilla Diversity Internship Program Process

Mount Union seeks to nurture academic excellence in its students and to support the efforts of its underrepresented students by providing role models for them in various academic and administrative areas on campus. In order to move toward having a more diverse staff at the University, we seek to employ recent minority and underrepresented graduates and help them to complete advanced degrees which will allow them to assume full-time positions at the University.

To achieve this goal, the University will strive to maintain the employment of three graduates in part-time positions. A total annual commitment of 1,440 hours will be expected of working interns. The hours might be arranged with approximately 20 hours a week during the academic semesters, and 16 weeks at 40 hours of full-time during the summer months.

• Employment will ideally begin in June following selection, and graduate work will begin no later than January following selection. Timing of the six weeks of full-time employment, as mentioned above, is negotiated between the intern and the supervisor, with notification of arrangements to the director of the Wayne Manzilla Diversity Internship Program.
• Interns must be enrolled in a local graduate program at an accredited university which will allow them to complete a master’s degree or doctoral program preparing them for full-time employment at the University. If the intern leaves either the graduate or Manzilla program prior to completion, the tuition support received will be treated as a loan, and the intern will be expected to repay the University*.
• Compensations include a competitive salary, housing with utilities, a meal plan, and part-time staff benefits.
• Interns are expected to maintain visibility at Mount Union while pursuing their graduate studies.
• Every effort will be made to offer interns who successfully complete their degree(s) full-time positions at the university in an area related to their internship. Should such a position be offered, interns will be expected to work in that position for a period of three years. If the intern chooses not to accept the position offered, the tuition support received will be treated as a loan, and the intern will be expected to repay the University*. If a full-time position cannot be offered, the intern will have no further obligation to the University.
• The supervisor will be responsible for training the intern, evaluating work progress, and reporting to the director of the program.
• Interns will be expected to share progress reports on graduate work at the end of each semester.
  
  *A series of payments can be arranged with the Office of Business Affairs

Proposed criteria will include but not limited to:

• Students who are ethnically diverse
• First-generation college students
• Individuals with disabilities
• Individuals with veteran status
• Students from a socioeconomically disadvantaged background
• Students who carry a GPA which supports admission to graduate school
• Individuals who are or will be accepted in a graduate program at a nearby or online accredited institution
• Students who are good matches with part-time positions being offered

The Wayne Manzilla Diversity Internship Program will be administered by the director of the program.

• In September or October, department identification will take place.
• Application forms will be available online beginning the month of November.
• The application deadline is late March.
• At the end of each academic year, the vice president in the area the intern is serving will be responsible for submitting a report to the coordinators and to the administrative council evaluating the work of the intern for the year and the strengths of the position for the University. The vice presidents’ report along with the interns’ reports will provide the basis for adaptation of the program and the potential revision of individual participant’s place in it.

Students who fit the criteria should complete the application and submit the necessary reference forms.

• Completed application forms and requested materials will be submitted to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
• Once applications are received, the program committee and intern supervisor will convene to review applications.
• When the interviews are completed, reviewer comments will be collected, and the committee will meet to advise the president on selection.
• Students will be notified by the director of the Wayne Manzilla Diversity Internship Program as soon as decisions are made.