Job: Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer

Jobing Description

The Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer is responsible for creating the vision and developing the overall diversity strategy based upon the college s strategic directions. They will provide guidance and counsel to the leadership of the three constituent groups of faculty, staff and students. By leveraging their diversity and inclusion knowledge and experiences they will recommend assessments, programs and structures that will enable the college to create and sustain a culture of inclusion and support for all members of the college s community. Through coalition building they will create internal and external partnerships which advance diversity and inclusion efforts. By utilizing exceptional communication and consultative skills they will both inform and engage key stakeholders. The ability to raise awareness and recommend approaches supporting the attainment of goals is fundamental to the success of this role.

Essential Responsibilities

Create the vision to develop the college s diversity and inclusion strategy, collaborate in the design of supporting initiatives and translate goals into innovative solutions.
Develop mechanisms to analyze effectiveness of developed plans and activities, and make recommendations for increasing achievement as necessary.
Provide strategic guidance in the design and execution of an appropriate governance structure.
Collaborate with faculty, staff and students in developing best in class processes and programs.
Work with faculty leadership as requested with a vision of the impact on the classroom experience and provide support and guidance in classroom explorations.
Collaborate with departmental/division leadership in drafting strategies for increased recruitment, engagement and retention of faculty, staff and students.
Partner with Human Resources leadership in documenting and interpreting employee trends and developing desired outcomes.
Assess the college s environment and recommend mechanisms to address findings.
Recommend knowledge acquisition initiatives to improve individual diversity and inclusion competence.
Serves as the college s Title IX Officer responsible for education, receiving complaints, coordination of investigations and resolutions in addition to providing guidance and consultation to leadership.
Define the college s external image and engage with the broader external community on diversity and inclusion activities.
Continuously evaluate organizational polices and operations to ensure they are reflective of diversity and inclusion values.
Work with internal staff in the identification and development of grant funding.
Assumes additional responsibilities as required.

Supervises:
Administrative Support

Minimum Experience

Education Requirements:
Minimum Level of Education Required Master s Degree

Minimum Education
Working Conditions
Additional Required Skills & Abilities

Position Knowledge/Skills and Abilities Requirements:
At least 15 years successful experience directing diversity and inclusion functions within a complex organization
Demonstrated experience applying diversity and inclusion theories, principles and practices
An understanding and ability to articulate the critical relevance of diversity and inclusion in higher education
Ability to function as an organizational change agent seeking increased alignment with stated diversity and inclusion values
Ability to set diversity vision and support the attainment of the diversity strategy as a fundamental component of the college s success
Strong organizational skills with ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
Superior leadership and coordination skills with the ability to engage others through a democratic process, while serving as key decision maker
Ability to establish creditability and confidence with stakeholders
Excellent internal coaching and consultation skills
Exceptional collaboration skills, and the ability to be effective engaging with all levels within the college
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and/or supervision
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Additional Experience, Skills and Abilities:
An ability to transfer a passion for education and learning into an entrepreneurial thought and action organization