Director for Diversity Equity and Belonging

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Work type:

Full Time Administrative

Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Categories:

Administrative/Professional

General Description of Position:

The Director for 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 for Diversity, Equity, Belonging and Community Engagement, this position is

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:

Provides vision, leadership, management, and strategic planning for inclusion and equity

programming across campus

Partners with Marketing to provide consistent message to the College community on

diversity-related issues to advance the mission of the College

Maintains positive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Works closely and collaboratively with other departments across the Indianapolis service

area

Represents the College at various community, civic, professional meetings, and

conferences, as requested

Create, implement and manages new programs and initiatives focused on supporting

diverse student populations that create a greater sense of belonging

Organizes outreach efforts to market engagement of the Intercultural Center of

Excellence and the Reflection Room

Manages area budgets and ensure that all related financial policies and procedures are

being implemented

Serves on the statewide Diversity Lead team in collaboration with the Systems Office Diversity team

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

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:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree required

Subject matter expert expertise in diversity and inclusion required.

Minimum of 3 years of related experience in diversity programming required.

Ivy Tech Community College: Director for Diversity, Equity and Belonging

Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity

and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels

respected and valued.

Experience working with diverse community groups required

Must have demonstrated ability to build inclusive programs with evaluation metrics of success.

Experience working with diverse community groups required.

Good judgment, discretion, tact and the ability to work easily with senior leaders within the

higher education, charitable, government, and business sectors is required.

Must demonstrate ability to partner well with colleagues both in and outside of the organization.

Must possess valid driver’s license and have ability and willingness to travel.

Must have the willingness and ability to occasionally travel on College business, be willing to work occasional extended hours with notice, and be willing and capable of communication outside of normal work hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree and/or related professional certification preferred.

Multilingual preferred

Other Requirements:

SUPERVISON RECEIVED: Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, Belonging and Community Engagement

SUPERVISION GIVEN: Student work study support and interns as determined

Work Hours:

Hiring Range:

Team Ivy Referral:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Advertised:

12 Oct 2022

US Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:

Company info

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Website : https://www.ivytech.edu