Assistant Director for Inclusion & Equity - Division of People, Equity and Culture

This position supports the overall work of the Inclusion and Equity department, focusing on organizational development and managing enterprise-wide initiatives and groups advancing the university’s shared equity leadership framework.

Primary Duties:

• Work collaboratively with the Inclusion and Equity (I&E) team to accelerate the understanding and practice of Shared Equity Leadership to foster campus buy-in, action, and accountability.
  
  
• Assist in the design, coordination and implementation of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives aligned with the University’s strategic goals.
  
  
• Support I&E work with colleges, divisions, and units across campus to deepen inclusion and equity commitments and outcomes.
  
  
• Lead, facilitate and coordinate various initiatives, programs and projects in conjunction with the Inclusion & Equity team.
  
  
• Support the Inclusion & Equity Institute's work with internal and external clients around learning and organizational development.
  
  
• Support the development of interventions that enhance the recruitment, hiring, retention, and success of historically underrepresented and structurally excluded faculty, staff, and students.
  
  
• Assist with the development and management of websites, social media, and other technological tools to enhance the work of the I&E team.
  
  
• Share responsibility for the supervision of student employees, interns, practicum, and graduate students.
  
  
• Serve as an I&E team representative at various GVSU and community functions, as requested.
  
  
• Track and assess program effectiveness, write reports, and assist with short and long-term strategic planning.
  
  
• Participate in university-wide projects and committees as assigned.
  
  
• Assume responsibility for the office in the absence of I&E leadership.
  
  
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility related to spending and track budgets assigned.
  
  
• Serve as a resource/support for communication needs and crisis intervention.
  
  
• Travel to various locations and be willing to work some non-traditional hours for events.
  
  
• Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution
  
  
• Minimum of two to five (2-5) years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination.
  
  
• Successful experience managing projects and leveraging teamwork to drive shared goals.
  
  
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, organizational, cross-cultural and interpersonal communication skills.
  
  
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to concepts of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
  
  
• Demonstrated practice of confidentiality, discretion, ethical judgment, critical thinking and collaboration.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with constituents from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and experiences.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
  
  
• Understanding of social justice as both theory and practice.
  
  
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing inclusion and equity-related programs, projects, and initiatives.
  
  
• Experience in program evaluation and assessment.
  
  

Campus: Allendale

Department/Division: Inclusion and Equity/People, Equity and Culture

Salary & Benefits: Starting salary is $60,000.



Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources, and tuition waiver, effective on the date of hire.

How to Apply : Apply online at GVSU Careers . Attach a cover letter and resume to the online application. Applicants selected for interviews may be required to submit official transcripts and the names and contact information of three professional references.

If you have questions or need technical assistance, please call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

Application Deadline : Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2025, and the posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.