Job Description

TITLE: Assistant Director of Diversity, & Equity, & Inclusion
Remote Type: Hybrid
LOCATION: Goucher College Campus
TIME TYPE: Full time
POSTED DATE: Posted 24 Days Ago
REQ ID:R-0000000303

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The Assistant Director is a pivotal member of the Equity and Inclusive Excellence divisional team and works collaboratively across the Division to provide programmatic, operational, administrative, and co-leadership for the Center for Race, Equity and Identity (CREI) and other campus-wide diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice initiatives.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Title IX, the Assistant Director will strive to cultivate an inclusive campus experience that facilitates student engagement, intellectual curiosity, personal exploration, and social inclusion. As a part of an overall commitment to providing diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice programming, the Assistant Director will focus on establishing high-level partnerships, anti-racist initiatives, intersectional identity development opportunities and services to improve the experience and retention of BIPOC students at Goucher. As such, the Assistant Director identifies opportunities to improve the student experience through the creation of standards, policies, and long-range goals and objectives while co-leading internal budgetary planning and decision-making to aid in achieving departmental and divisional goals. Most importantly, the Assistant Director will contribute to the sense of radical love and belonging experienced by all Goucher students through direct contact and advocacy.

In addition to co-leadership for CREI, the Assistant Director will also engage in event planning, outreach, advocacy, training, and assessment efforts for specific cultural student populations, especially Black male students, while considering their intersecting identities. The Assistant Director leads intersectional and identity-based efforts to create a sense of community and increase the retention of Black male students through strategic collaborations with student affairs departments and academic units. In addition to this primary focus, the incumbent will develop opportunities focused on addressing issues of power, privilege, and oppression regarding all social identities: including but not limited to race, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability, socio- economic status, citizenship/nationality, veteran status, etc. Cultivate student leadership and engagement through the provision of resources and co-curricular experiences that promote an inclusive campus community. The Assistant Director will assist in the promotion of an affirming campus for marginalized populations\xe2\x80\x99 climate through collaborative efforts with students, administrators, staff and faculty. Additionally, the Assistant Director will provide in- house consulting and support for campus administrators, faculty and staff regarding issues, trends, and best practices of marginalized populations.

Essential Job Functions:

35% Program Management:

• Provide support, encouragement, and resources that foster academic, social, and personal growth of marginalized students at the College by meeting students one on one or in group settings based on research and best practices;
• Hire, train and support the professional development of CREI administrative student staff and programming interns;
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to create, evaluate, update, and oversee program curriculum focused on social and racial justice, anti-racism, restorative practices, men and masculinity, gender and sexuality, and more.
• Co-create, co-facilitate, and evaluate programming efforts grounded in Cultural Community Wealth, Identity Development Critical Race Theory, or other culturally relevant and culturally sustainable pedagogy or frameworks;

30% Operations and Space Oversight:

• Provide day-to-day oversight and co-management of CREI, including oversight of liability, budget, and risk management decisions as well as direct supervision of student staff and interns;
• Serve as the first point of contact of CREI;
• Support response and problem solving connected to space issues and concerns; Collaborate with campus partners, including Student Engagement, Athletics, and Facilities Management;
• Support space design and redesign in ways that center equity, access, and sense of belonging for all students, especially those who have been historically marginalized
• Develop and maintain consistent storytelling, marketing, and advertising connected to CREI as a space for student use, as well as the programming coming from CREI

20% Dialogue Facilitation, leadership and training

• Use intergroup, restorative practices, or other dialogue frameworks to train students in dialogue facilitation
• Collaborate with students to plan and offer dialogue opportunities for students
• Support multicultural leadership development through dialogue programming, dialogue leadership, and facilitation training
• Collaborate with Office of Student Engagement and others, to plan and develop leadership training opportunities for historically underrepresented groups (BIPOC, first gen, etc.)

10% Assessment

• Establish learning outcomes for relevant student programming, conducting consistent assessment, and providing data supported recommendations for revisions and implementation of new programming.
• Develop appropriate questionnaires, focus groups, and other data collection methods with the intent of improving programming
• Share relevant student data with campus partners
• Create new programming or implement changes based on trends in data
• Collaborate with other units within the department and division to establish an effective and efficient assessment agenda

Education:

Required: Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree in Student Affairs, College Student Development, Higher Education Administration or a related Social Sciences, Humanities, or Social Justice/Diversity, Equity and Inclusion education-focused area of study is strongly preferred.

Preferred: Master of Arts or Sciences Degree in Student Affairs, College Student Development, Higher Education Administration or a related Social Sciences, Humanities, or Social Justice/Diversity, Equity and Inclusion education-focused area of study is strongly preferred.

Professional Experience:

Required: Minimum of 2 years of professional experience focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues. Demonstrated ability to build relationships quickly across cultures and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated success in supporting students from marginalized populations, including historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, LGBTQIA, first generation, and low-income students.

Preferred: 4+ years of professional experience focusing on DEI issues. Experience working on a college campus in an administrative academic or student-facing role. Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and assessing large-scale, complex, institution -wide programs.

Starting salary for this position is $77,625

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Job Category: Staff

Application Instructions:

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Please submit the following application materials:

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3 references

Goucher College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.

Goucher College is committed to increasing the diversity of our community and seeks applicants dedicated to applying principles of equity and inclusion in all areas of the campus community.

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About Goucher College

Since its founding in 1885, has been a place of innovation and excellence. As a private liberal arts college, Goucher is dedicated to teaching students to be complex problem-solvers prepared for the jobs of the future. Small class sizes, a rigorous curriculum, and dedicated faculty and staff allow for personalized mentorship for each student. Named one of the most innovative colleges in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Goucher is a leader in global education and was one of the first colleges in the country to offer 100% study abroad. Approximately 1,000 undergraduate and 900 graduate students form the close-knit and vibrant Goucher community. Find out more about working at Goucher, please visit the .

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