Job Description
Work type: Full Time Administrative Location: Sellersburg, IN Categories: Administrative/Professional, Executive/Director/Management General Description of Position: The Director of Diversity, Equity and Belonging has responsibility to provide the necessary planning, structure, leadership and direction for the full execution for a campus-wide diversity program. Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Services and Student Success, they are also responsible for developing a campus-wide approach to enhancing excellence through diversity and inclusion of students, faculty, staff, and the broader community. The Director will help to create an organizational culture that sets clear expectations, provides appropriate support, and engenders respect and dignity at all levels of the organization, in collaboration with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Belonging at Systems Office. Major Responsibilities: Assesses campus needs relating to diversity, equity, belonging, and engagement. Instills and monitors campus-wide initiatives and organizational structures that facilitate inclusion and equity. Provides vision, leadership, management, and strategic planning for inclusion and equity initiatives across campus. Knows how to obtain key college and community data and understand how to interpret data relating to diversity, equity and belonging. Assesses productivity and success of programs, policies, and services. Prepares reports for presentation to senior leadership and the Campus Board of Trustees. Develops, implements and monitors trainings, professional development and educational programs for faculty, staff and students that promote and sustain diversity, equity and belonging. Assists Human Resources with employee recruitment and retention, Affirmative Action and other Equal Employment Opportunity programs and initiatives. May Chair or serve as Ex-Officio Officer to the Campus Diversity Committee comprised of faculty, staff, alumni, community residents and students. Serves as a liaison for individuals who have specific issues related to inclusion and equity and works with internal channels to address issues of bias, equity and/or belonging. Represents the College at various community, civic, professional meetings, and conferences, as requested. Partners with Marketing to provide consistent message to the College community on diversity-related issues to advance the mission of the College. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this role may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements and professional standards. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in related field. Demonstrated ability to build relationships through community outreach and engagement. Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing. Experience working with diverse community groups. Ability to partner well with colleagues both in and outside of the organization. Preferred Qualifications: 3 years of related experience in diversity programming. Experience with equal employment/affirmative action. Proficiency in Spanish. Other Requirements: Work Hours: Hiring Range: Team Ivy Referral: Advertised: 13 Jan 2023 US Eastern Standard Time Applications close:
