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Director of Myatt Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education

Employer
University of New Haven
Location
Connecticut, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Sep 25, 2020

Job Details

Search 20-21A

Director of Myatt Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education

 

The University of New Haven, located in West Haven, CT, seeks a Director of the Myatt Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Multicultural Education. The successful candidate for this position will provide visionary leadership for an office whose mission is to advocate for underrepresented students, educate the campus community on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and facilitate interaction between diverse groups of students within an environment that respects and celebrates the uniqueness of all community members. The Director will partner with the Dean of Students’ office to optimize student learning through high quality, effective programs that develop resilient student leaders by teaching effective teamwork in a diverse community, increase student civic engagement, and support global and cultural awareness.

 

The Director’s primary job responsibilities are to

  • Envision, develop and implement University-sponsored programs that celebrate diversity, such as Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, Native American Heritage Month, Women’s History Month, LGBTQ History Month, and Identity
  • Envision, develop and implement programs that increase student civic engagement through service learning, volunteerism, voter registration, et
  • Support student-led initiatives that design and implement programs to foster greater awareness and understanding of diverse
  • Develop, recommend, support and/or carry out diversity/inclusion training in various University sectors, including University of No Hate program modules, and Safe Zone Ally Training. Collects data to help identify where diversity training might be needed, and work with the faculty or administrators who oversee the identified area to propose
  • Support the bias incident response system which includes reporting, responses and restorative measures for student-related issues. Work collaboratively with the Dean of Students Office on serious incidents requiring disciplinary
  • Advise and advocate for underrepresented students and/or students who are marginalized due to sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, age, gender identity and expression, ability, sexual orientation, marital status and/or social

 

The Myatt Center Director reports to the Vice President for Diversity & Inclusion. A Master’s degree with at least three years of related experience is required. Must have excellent communication skills, the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment, and create and maintain collaborative relationships with University departments. Full-time professional salary and benefits package.

 

The University of New Haven is a private, top-tier comprehensive institution recognized as a national leader in experiential education. UNH provides its students with a unique combination of a solid liberal arts education and real-world, hands-on career and research opportunities. The University enrolls approximately 6,500 students, including nearly 1,600 graduate students and more than 4,800 undergraduates – the majority of whom reside in University housing. Through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, School of Health Sciences, and Tagliatela College of Engineering, UNH offers 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

 

To Apply

Qualified Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, diversity and inclusion statement and three professional references to hrdept@newhaven.edu. Please reference the Search #20-21A in the subject line of the email to help ensure proper delivery.

 

The University of New Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Company

University of New Haven

The University of New Haven embraces diversity and recognizes our responsibility to foster a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment in which all members of the Charger community from all socioeconomic backgrounds and identities can learn, work, live, and serve together. We benefit from the academic, social, and cultural developments that arise from a diverse campus committed to equity, inclusion, belonging, and accountability. We are responsible as a community and individuals to address and remove barriers, achieve success, and sustain a culture of inclusivity, empathy, kindness, and compassion. We encourage, welcome, and embrace participation in an ongoing dialogue, engagement, and education to critically examine and thoughtfully respond to the changing realities of our community. Diversity, equity, inclusion, acceptance, and belonging enrich the Charger community and are instrumental to institutional success and fulfillment of the University mission. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a wide variety of positions for faculty and staff.

Located atop a hill overlooking historic downtown New Haven and Long Island Sound, our 82-acre campus is home to a vibrant population of scholars and professionals who enjoy a wonderful and inclusive work environment. Employees also experience an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration. Employees can participate in a variety of exciting programs and activities that enrich the lives of students, faculty, staff, and the community as a whole.

Our valued employees are also eligible for an extensive and competitive total benefits package, which includes offering employees and their eligible dependents 100% tuition assistance for courses taken at the University.

If you are interested in working for an engaging and inclusive employer, we want to hear from you.

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