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Dean of Equity and Inclusion

Employer
Prairie State College
Location
Chicago Heights, Illinois
Salary
Minimum Starting salary of $89,410
Date posted
Mar 23, 2023

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Position Type
Administrative
Employment Level
Administrative
Employment Type
Full Time

The Dean serves as the Campus Diversity Office (CDO) and provides overall leadership and support to administrators, faculty and staff in the division, which includes Access and Disability Services, P.E.A.C.E. Center, Workforce Equity Initiative, Military Student Affairs, TRIO Programs, Title IX and institutional compliance. The Dean leads the College’s training and development efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and champions our partnership with various external support services including One Million Degrees.

 

REPORTING AND SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS:

  • Direct reporting relationship to the Vice President of Student Affairs as a member of the Student Affairs Senior Leadership Team.
  • Direct supervisory relationship with the Senior Director for TRIO Programs, Director of the P.E.A.C.E. Center, Workforce Equity Initiative Manager, Coordinator of Access and Disability Services, Coordinator of Military Student Affairs, Indirect supervisory relationship with Coordinator of Multicultural Male Initiative, and Coordinator of Hispanic Student Outreach and Retention.

HOURS: The schedule consists of working minimally 8:00am to 4:30pm four (5) days a week.  Occasionally there will be additional evening and weekend hours.                

 

RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

  • Oversees the operations of Access and Disability Services, Student Support Services, Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound, Workforce Equity Initiative, Military Student Affairs and the P.E.A.C.E. Center.
  • Serves as the College Diversity Officer (CDO) and in doing so takes leadership in advancing the college’s strategic diversity goals and objectives, and college leadership on College policies and procedures.
  • Serves as the College’s Title IX coordinator to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations related to student services.
  • Supports and coordinates college efforts to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, including but not limited to Title IV (Cleary Act, Drug and Alcohol Prevention, Gainful Employment, etc.) Title IX, FERPA, ICCB Self Study, and Athletics, in collaboration with designated College officials.
  • Manages internal and external) student complaints and grievances of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. This includes coordinating the complaint process, and reviewing comprehensive investigative reports in order to foster the effective, equitable, and timely resolution of student complaints.
  • Monitors regulatory, legislative, and policy matters that affect the College’s compliance efforts, staying current on new developments and areas of potential compliance vulnerability; disseminates information concerning such developments to College leadership.
  • Establishes and maintains a compliance calendar and resource manual; collaborates with appropriate departments to ensure timely compliance with all regulations and standards.
  • Documents compliance efforts and maintains copies of related college records, prepares reports on compliance efforts and results for appropriate parties, and assists with internal and external reporting and audits related to compliance, regulations and regional accreditation.
  • Provides leadership and support in developing and implementing effective diversity, equity, and inclusion training and educational programs.
  • Coordinates and supports programs and services to further close the achievement gap on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree in counseling, student affairs or related discipline.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
  • A minimum of three-years of administrative, management, counseling, or advising experience
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, computer, verbal and written communication skills.        
  • Demonstrated fiscal and personnel management skills, including counseling and negotiating skills.  
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.  
  • Experience administering, investigating, and leading Title IX efforts on a college campus.

POSTING: Open until filled

SALARY: Minimum starting $89,410

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: All applications must be submitted electronically. Applications received after the closing date of 4/24/2023 are not guaranteed full consideration.

 

 

 

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