Associate Athletic Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Associate Athletic Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Job no: 528096
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Athletics, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA10-Fiscal Year 2021-2022
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins
September 17, 2021; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure consideration, please upload the following with your online application:

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and requirements outlined in the job announcement. Please discuss each element completely and succinctly.
  
  
• Current resume, which includes dates of employment and clearly highlights experience that meets the minimum required qualifications.
  
  Department Summary
  The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department's primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 250 administrative & classified employees, hosts over 600,000 spectators annually, and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges.
  
  Position Summary
  This is a senior level leadership position responsible for supporting, developing, managing, and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies that promote and foster an accessible, welcoming, and affirming environment. Areas of accountability will include advocacy, education, and programming related to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the University of Oregon Athletic Department.
  
  Reporting directly to the Athletic Director, the Associate Athletic Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will be the department's Chief Diversity Officer and will serve on the Senior Leadership team. The Associate Athletic Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will assist in the development, management, and coordination of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives department-wide for the University of Oregon Athletic Department, and will work closely with the Deputy Athletic Director/SWA on issues related to gender equity and Title IX.
  
  This position is responsible for the design, facilitation, and implementation of programs that align with the University of Oregon Athletic Department's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion for staff and students. Program areas may include hiring and retaining a diverse staff, supporting gender equity, and developing educational programming for student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
  
  Minimum Requirements
  
• Bachelor's degree
  
• Five years of professional work experience in higher education, non-profit, or private sector, including the following:
  - Demonstrated communication experience regarding broad contours of diversity work
  - Experience in developing and managing diversity, equity, and inclusion plan
  
  Professional Competencies
  
• Familiarity with Title IX
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse and marginalized communities
  
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate education and training sessions and/or present training programs
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
• Master's Degree
  
• 5 years of progressively responsible, related experience in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in a higher education setting
  
• Student-athlete/Coaching experience
  
• Experience mentoring and working with collegiate student-athletes.
  
• Experience with NCAA Division I college athletics
  
• Familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations
  
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion committee experience at the university, department, conference, or NCAA level.
  
• Familiarity with the NCAA Diversity and Inclusion efforts and goals.
  
  FLSA Exempt: Yes
  
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
  
  The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
  
  The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
  
  UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.
  
  In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at http://police.uoregon.edu/annual-report.
  
  
  
  To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/528096/associate-athletic-director-for-diversity-equity-and-inclusion
  
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