Director of Diversity, Equity and Belonging

Director of Diversity, Equity and Belonging



Job Description:

The Director of Diversity, Equity and Belonging partners with members of the Champlain College community to develop the mindsets and skills needed to create a sense of belonging in academic settings and learn across lines of difference. The Director will also lead and project manage select Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Justice ("DEIBJ") initiatives in partnership with college leadership. The position reports to Academic Affairs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Essential functions and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Serve as chief liaison between students and faculty to support complex interactions in the academic setting
• Equip stakeholders with the mindsets and skills needed to foster a welcoming, supportive and just community that facilitates open and respectful conversations
• Provide training for faculty to create a sense of belonging and inclusion in their classrooms and teach across lines of difference
• Collaborate with student affairs, including the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and other affinity-based groups, to identify opportunities to foster a welcoming, supportive and just community and proactively develop and implement solutions
• Lead and project manage select institutional DEIBJ initiatives in partnership with senior leadership
• Serve as the Coordinator of the Bias Education & Response Team

Requirements:

Desired Qualifications and Characteristics:

• Bachelor of Arts degree
• Proven track record facilitating conversations related to DEIBJ, preferably in an educational setting
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing faculty and/or staff
• Demonstrated success leading and managing projects
• Understanding of Champlain College's mission, values, and distinctive approach to higher education

Additional Information:

The successful completion of a criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.

Champlain College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, religion, age, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, veteran or military service status, HIV -positive status, qualified disability, or on the basis of any other status protected by law, and does not discriminate in the administration of its education and admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment practices or co-curricular and other College-administered programs. Champlain College will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified students, applicants for admission or employment, or employees. Please contact the People Center at 802.651.5800 with questions concerning the hiring process or future employment at Champlain College, or if auxiliary aids or services are needed to apply for employment at Champlain College.

Champlain College is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. Recognizing that diversity is both a reflection of our world and a source of rich education, Champlain strives to be diverse and inclusive in ways that reflect the world in which we live and work. All members of the Champlain community are valued as individuals.


Application Instructions:

Application materials must include a resume/CV and a letter of interest (Cover Letter) specifically addressing the desired qualifications. The College seeks candidates who, through their work and life experiences, service to the community, teaching or research can contribute to the diversity, inclusivity and academic excellence of Champlain College. Please include information about how you would contribute to these efforts and help to further this goal in your letter of interest/cover letter.

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