Director of Equity and Prevention, Vice Provost for Student Success

Director of Equity and Prevention, Vice Provost for Student Success

The University of Montana invites applications for a Director of Equity and Prevention with the Vice Provost for Student Success . The Director will work in collaboration with the Student Advocacy Resource Center (SARC), Title IX/EO, Human Resources, the Office of Organizational Learning and Development, and the Director of Inclusive Excellence, to plan, implement, and assess diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programming and education to students, faculty, and staff.

The purpose of this role is to create a university-wide environment of inclusion and respect, ultimately improving student retention and completion. The Director will work collaboratively with colleagues to coordinate student services, advocacy, program development, and program improvement. The Director will also work across teams with systems administrators, operations, and other departments to advance a comprehensive and successful approach to DEI program implementation, helping to deliver on the goals of the UM Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan. The Director will report to the Associate Vice Provost for Student Success.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and implement university-wide prevention and DEI programming and training for students, staff, and faculty, including but not limited to bystander intervention, new student orientation, new employee orientation, and university-wide trainings/in-services.
• Co-develop and implement program specific policies and procedures.
• Work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from a variety of backgrounds and experiences to create positive outcomes for students.
• Coordinate and oversee communications including the program website and social media platforms.
• Coordination and/or implementation of direct advocacy and/or counseling services to students, staff, and faculty during office hours and on-call after hours, including informal resolutions in collaboration with Title IX.
• Prepare, collect, distribute, and summarize surveys and other data to maintain accurate and up to date program records.
• Serve on institutional working groups and committees

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Position Details

• Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, MUS Contract and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
• Salary for this position is $75,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Required Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, rooted in regarded pedagogy, as demonstrated by at least two (2) years’ experience in curriculum /programming development and its dynamic, multi-faceted delivery to diverse and varied audiences.
• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to establish department priorities.
• Fluency in national and college campus prevention of sexual assault, relationship violence, harassment and discrimination, including demonstrated competency in issues of protected-class identity, together with demonstrated appreciation and capacity for nuance regarding constituent communities of and within the University of Montana.
• Ability to represent the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success effectively, compellingly, collaboratively, and in accordance with the mission, priorities, and policies of the University of Montana.
• Understanding of HIPAA, FERPA rules as well as Montana State Law in regards to advocacy privilege.
• Working knowledge of prevailing advocacy models.
• Commitment to collaborating with campus and community partners.
• Awareness of their own attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others, and the ability to manage their own behavior to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment for all.
• Ability to develop working knowledge of University policy and federal and state law regarding civil rights, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Violence Against Women’s Act, the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act, the Freedom of Information Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Clery Act, and the Montana Human Rights Act.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed as a Mental Health Professional (Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Psychologist (Ph.D.) with commensurate degree, or license eligible.
• Minimum of one (1) year of demonstrated managerial experience and at least two (2) years’ experience working with victims and survivors of sexual misconduct in a program setting.
• Two (2) years’ experience teaching/instructing/training.
• One (1) year experience in conflict response/management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching/instructing/training in higher education.
• Experience in conflict response/management regarding protected-class identity and ideally within the context of higher education.

About UM and Vice Provost for Student Success

The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with more than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.

In the Division of Student Affairs, we are dedicated to fostering a campus community where students can experience being a Griz to the fullest. By definition, students are at the center of everything we do in Student Affairs. We take great pride and care in providing learning opportunities that support each student's intellectual, social, cultural, emotional and physical development.

The Student Advocacy Resource Center celebrates diversity, supports the right of all students to pursue success in our academic community, openly respects and cares for everyone, and is committed to a campus free from discrimination and unwelcome physical, sexual, emotional or social coercion. It is our goal that every interaction and every communication be respectful, considerate, professional, and supportive.

To learn more about the University of Montana, please visit the links below.

• University of Montana
  • Video: Mission First, People Always
  • UM on YouTube

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment.
In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference.
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
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E mployment Eligibility. All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

How to Apply

Priority Application Date: Monday, July 18, 2022

Applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. Application review will begin after date above and continue until the position is filled.

Please submit the following application materials via "New Resume/CV" button below.

*Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.

• Letter of Interest – addressing the stated required skills for the position
• Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience
• Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information

Job Location Missoula, Montana, United States
Position Type Full-Time/Regular