Dean, Equity and Inclusion

Posting Details

Job Posting Title Dean, Equity and Inclusion Location Los Rios Community College District (American River College) Department Location President's Office Posting Number AE00416P The Institution

About
Founded in 1955, American River College ( ARC ) is one of the largest institutions of higher education in the Sacramento region, serving about 30,000 diverse students each fall and spring at its main campus and centers.

Our Strengths
The College has an outstanding record for academic quality and is among the top community colleges in the state for transferring students to the University of California and California State University systems. The College offers education and support for students to strengthen basic skills, earn associate degrees and certificates, transfer to other colleges and universities, and achieve a career as well as other academic and personal goals. ARC also has a strong reputation for its wide array of career programs in areas such as Healthcare, Hospitality, Human Services, Business and Computer Science, Public Safety, Applied Arts, Advanced Transportation and Manufacturing, and Apprenticeship.

Our Vision
Our vision is to transform the future of all students and our community through inclusive, equitable education. The College seeks individuals who share our mission of placing students first by providing an academically rich, inclusive environment that inspires critical thinking, learning and achievement, and responsible participation in the community.

Our Commitment to Social Justice and Equity
American River College strives to uphold the dignity and humanity of every student and employee. We are committed to equity and social justice through equity-minded education, transformative leadership, and community engagement. We believe this commitment is essential to achieving our mission and enhancing our community. The College seeks candidates who are committed to culturally inclusive practices and serving the ARC’s student population. Faculty and staff are encouraged to engage in the ongoing development of their professional skills. The College thus supports employee engagement in a broad range of trainings, workshops, and activities such as the Equity Action Institute, the New Faculty Academy, and the Classified Leadership Academy. Also, faculty and staff regularly participate in trainings offered through the College’s Center for Teaching and Learning and its Instructional Technology Center.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the college president, the Dean of Equity and Inclusion will assist with planning, organizing, and implementing an Office of Equity and Inclusion at American River College, which includes primary responsibility for the development, coordination, and delivery of in-service trainings and programming pertaining to the effective delivery of instruction and services and faculty hiring practices in compliance with Title V, Title IX, and California Education Code.

The position will oversee the Office of Equity and Inclusion at American River College whose responsibility it is to foster and support safe, inclusive, and equitable working and learning conditions for all students, faculty and staff. The Dean of Equity and Inclusion will develop and deliver a variety of in-service trainings, workshops, and other equity related and professional development programming, and will coordinate and chair college faculty selection processes.

American River College is committed to employees:
● Actively demonstrating a commitment to equity and inclusion.
● Engaging in self-reflection and continuous improvement regarding individuals and their cultural competence.
● Exercising responsibility and accountability for actions.
● Viewing students, ALL students, as equally capable and worthy of our care, time and energy.
● Demonstrating appreciation and respect for others’ perspectives and lived experiences.

Assignment Responsibilities

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

LEADERSHIP / COORDINATION :
● Leading and communicating information about, implementing and supporting campus efforts related to Title V and Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ), Student Rights and Responsibilities, Confidential Reporting, CAST, and Bias Incidents.
● Coordinating and conducting Title V and Title IX trainings, as well as ADA interactive meetings.
● Overseeing college-wide professional development activities.
● Making and tracking recommendations for equity rep appointments to all campus hiring committees.
● Reviewing job announcements, screening criteria, and interview questions for all campus hiring committees.
● Coordinating and chairing meetings, interviews, hiring committees, trainings, and presentations.
● Coordinating recurring updates to the campus Equity Plan.
● Serving as an administrative resource to the Equity Action Institute.
● Coordinating the administration and analysis of campus equity climate surveys and/or audits.
● Serving as an administrative resource to campus faculty, administrative, and classified affinity groups.
● Overseeing college cultural centers.
● Coordinating local placements of Faculty Diversity Internship appointees on campus.
● Serving as appointed on a variety of campus and district councils, committees, and project teams.
● Serving as the administrative liaison for campus learning communities affiliated with historically marginalized or underserved populations (Umoja Sakhu, Puente, and PRISE ).
● Overseeing a variety of general fund and categorical budgets and grants.
● Serving as the tertiary point of intervention for equity concerns on all campus hiring committees, and as the primary point of intervention for all other equity related concerns.

COLLABORATION / TEAM BUILDING :
● Coordinating and chairing faculty selection processes.

PROJECT DOCUMENTATION / DELIVERABLES :
● Administering policies and procedures pertaining to Title V and Title IX, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
● Creating and implementing a campus Bias Reporting process.
● Producing compliance related and investigatory documents, reports, and databases of high quality.
● Identifying and successfully addressing gaps in existing procedural and business processes at the campus and district levels.
● Creating collateral materials for employees and students outlining campus grievance and bias reporting processes and step by step procedures.
● Maintaining and updating relevant content for an Office of Equity and Inclusion presence on the campus website.

TRAINING / STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND SUPERVISION :
● Serving as the Campus Equity Officer, the Dean of Equity and Inclusion will collaborate broadly with an array of campus constituents across Instruction, Student Services and Administration, the union, LRPD, District Office and appropriate community stakeholders to establish consistent, responsive, and effective business practices and protocols regarding applicable campus, district, state. and federal policies, regulations and laws.
● Developing and implementing faculty in-service training.
● Developing and delivering training to hiring committee members, equity reps and chairs.
● Providing administrative oversite and evaluation of office staff.
● Creating and delivering professional development materials, programming, and trainings to faculty, staff, and students related to equity, inclusion, social justice, diversity, pluralism and cultural competency.

● Performing other duties as assigned.

The administrative assignment may include day, evening, weekend, and/or off-campus work and/or hours.

Work Year 12 month Work Schedule

N/A

Total Hrs per Week/Day Special Requirements Minimum Qualifications

1. Have a master’s degree* from an accredited institution completed by July 1, 2021.

2. Have one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment

3. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

*NOTES:
● Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications of a faculty discipline at the college.

● To review the minimum qualifications for faculty disciplines, refer to Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators’ in California Community Colleges which can be found on our website under CCCCO Handbook .

Application Instructions

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete fully and submit:

1. Los Rios Community College District Administrative Application
2. Unofficial transcripts of college/university work (indicating degree completion or conferral date)
3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. Letter of Interest

NOTES :
● Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.

● Applicants indicating “see resume” on the online application will be disqualified.

● Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as unofficial transcripts.

● Los Rios employees are also required to submit unofficial copies of transcripts.

● Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.

● A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.

● Foreign transcript evaluations ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. Foreign Degree Transcript Evaluations click here .

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

Physical Demands Salary $136,580 to $147,838 annually. LRCCD Salary Schedules Additional Salary Information Additional stipend for an earned doctorate from an accredited university.
Posting Date 03/05/2021 Closing Date 04/06/2021 Open Continuously No Beginning and/or Ending Dates

Full-time, Twelve-month, Educational Administrative Position
Beginning on or about July 1, 2021.

How and where to apply

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 during regular business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

After hours inquiries should be emailed to HR@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m. of the posting closing date.

Conditions

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during this recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university must be submitted within 60 days of hire.

Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for a face-to-face interview may be eligible to apply for partial reimbursement of travel expenses, up to a maximum of $450. Candidate Travel Reimbursement click here

Administrative positions may be subject to the District’s Conflict of Interest Code, and a statement of economic interest is required within thirty (30) days following appointment to the position. Management/Executive positions are exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Quicklink https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/15086 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. I acknowledge and agree that I understand that by answering the question below, I certify that the information provided by me is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein, and on the P-881 (if applicable and submitted), and I release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such information. I understand that any misstatements, omissions or misrepresentation of facts on this form, my application, and, if applicable, the P-881 or attachment(s) may be cause for disqualification or dismissal. If you have ever been convicted of an offense other than a minor traffic violation you are required to complete the form 'Arrests Which Led to Convictions for Crime', P-881 (you must disclose convictions that have been dismissed pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4; Ed. Code 87008). If needed click on the link and download the form https://losrios.edu/lrccd/shared/doc/hr/forms/p-881.pdf and attach the completed form to your application.
   • Yes, I acknowledge and agree
   • No, I do not acknowledge or agree
   • No answer
2. Can you perform the essential functions of this position?
   • Yes
   • No
3. Considering this specific position that you are applying to – where/how did you learn about this position?
   • College Department
   • CareerBuilder
   • Chronicle of Higher Ed (Vitea.com)
   • Community College Registry Job Fair: Oakland
   • Community College Registry Job Fair: Los Angeles
   • Community College Registry Online Job Board
   • Community Outreach (ex. Festivals, etc.)
   • CommunityCollegeJobs
   • Comunidad
   • Craigslist
   • Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
   • D'Primeramano Magazine
   • EdJoin
   • Facebook (Campaign)
   • Facebook (Los Rios Page)
   • Glassdoor
   • Greater Sacramento Urban League
   • Handshake (CSU, UC Job Boards)
   • HigheredJobs
   • Indeed
   • Instagram
   • Job Sites
   • Job Journal
   • Latina Leadership Network of the California Community Colleges
   • LinkedIn
   • Los Rios Community College District Employee
   • Los Rios Community College District Human Resources Email
   • Los Rios Community College District Website
   • LRCCD Resource Group - API (Asian Pacific Islander Legacy)
   • LRCCD Resource Group - Black Faculty & Staff Association (BFSA)
   • LRCCD Resource Group Native American Collaborative (NAC)
   • LRCCD Resource Group - Spectrum (LGBTQIA+)
   • Professional Networks
   • Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Asian Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Builders Exchange
   • Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce
   • SacramentoWorks
   • The HUB
   • Twitter
   • YouTube
   • ZipRecruiter

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Interest
3. Unofficial Transcript 1
4. Letter of Recommendation 1
5. Letter of Recommendation 2

Optional Documents

1. Licenses/Certifications
2. P-881 Report of Arrests Which Led To Convictions For Crime Document
3. Employee Request for Transfer Form
4. Unofficial Transcript 2
5. Unofficial Transcript 3
6. Foreign Transcript Evaluation
7. Unofficial Transcript 4
8. Unofficial Transcript 5