The ODMA Multicultural Student Success Specialist I will assist the Multicultural Initiatives manager to provide outreach and intervention services to the African American, African, Black students enrolled at SLCC. The Student Success Specialist will provide this support through regular contact with students by phone, email, online messaging, virtual and in-person conversations when possible. Through regular contact with the students and collaboration with student-facing departments at the college, the ODMA Specialist I will monitor and support the academic, and social success of this cohort of students. The ODMA Specialist will play a very critical role in providing feedback to the Manager of Multicultural Initiatives/Multicultural Student Success Coordinator.

ODMA Specialist I will also assist with Multicultural Initiatives programs i.e., Brother 2 Brother, Transition to Adult Living (TALS), Somas Mas, Multicultural Student Council (MSC), as needed and/or requested.

• Provide individualized support and success Cultivate a friendly, supportive environment and address students’ individual needs and help them to overcome any obstacles preventing their success, with the assistance of the Manager as needed.
• Provide proactive one to one student conversations that acknowledge the unique needs of Multicultural students. Engage in ongoing individualized outreach to students based on academic risks, case management, MySuccess etc.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all relevant policies and procedures.
• Develop, maintain and enhance relationships with colleagues, advisors, staff and faculty to support student enrollment and success.
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources, groups, services, workshops, and activities based on their individual needs.
• Coordinate any receptions/orientations, interventions, and success and retention efforts, example: Brother 2 Brother and other Initiatives, as needed.
• Conduct monthly individual meetings with students to assess progression of academic, personal, and professional goals with an emphasis on connecting students to campus resources.
• Facilitate group communications via email and online text messaging to engage student cohorts, respond to individual questions within 72 hours of initial contact.
• Any other related tasks, assigned, designated, requested or required

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging HSI, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”).

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.