Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is responsible for leading efforts to define, assess, and cultivate diversity within all aspects of the college. The assistant dean informs senior leadership and others on issues that accomplish the college’s strategic priorities and ameliorates issues that may challenge creating an inclusive culture. The desired culture supports a multicultural community to reach their full potential, so it contributes to creating a profession that solves global societal issues and serves the needs of a diverse population. 

As the chief diversity officer for the college, they provide leadership related to diversity issues, and work to infuse an understanding of these issues throughout the organization. The position is expected to plan, develop, and implement college-wide diversity intercultural competency learning programs, events, and activities such as social justice education training and intercultural sensitivity training. The position also will provide consultation and resource support for diversity, equity, and inclusion for individuals and groups within the college community and will plan and manage budgets for diversity initiatives ensuring that the organization complies with all university policies related to equity and inclusion and that those activities are consistent with the college’s strategic imperatives. The individual will seek to enhance diversity across the college and must be able to form consultative and productive relationships. This individual should also be innovative, and committed to adding value to the organization and the communities it serves.

The assistant dean must possess the ability to interact positively with a diverse population. They must have a demonstrated ability to develop and enthusiastically implement efforts to foster diversity and inclusivity, to work independently and think creatively, as well as to develop and meet performance measures for projects. The successful candidate must have the ability to: work with a wide set of constituents, including faculty, staff, alumni, students and the families of potential student candidates; have excellent oral and written communication skills; be able to effectively engage small groups and large audiences; and be skilled in teamwork development and group facilitation.

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University values, nurtures, and respects all members of its community and strives to ensure an environment of inclusive excellence where all students, faculty, and staff are inspired and empowered to achieve their full potential. Purdue University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer and fully committed to a diverse workforce.

Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in their cover letter, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.

Essential Qualifications:

• Master's degree in management, business, economics, human resource management, psychology, organizational management or related discipline 
• Minimum of 6 years in a diversity leadership role or related experience 
• Familiarity with issues of gender equity and diversity associated with educational attainment and human resource development      
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively engage small groups and large audiences  
• Excellent teamwork and facilitation skills 
• Ability to interact positively with a diverse population  
• Proven ability to develop and enthusiastically implement efforts to foster diversity, to work independently and think creatively, as well as to develop and meet performance measures for projects  
• Ability to work with a wide set of constituents, including faculty, staff, alumni, recruiters, students and the families of potential student candidates  

Preferred qualifications:

• Doctoral degree  

Additional Information:

• This position requires work on-site at our West Lafayette, IN campus
• All new hires will be expected to follow Protect Purdue guidelines
• Learn more about Purdue’s benefits  
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position 
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime) Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately  
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply