Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Educator/Instructor, Center for P-20 Engagement - Division of

Position Summary

The Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development ( OERD ) is NIU’s most entrepreneurial externally focused unit. OERD staff members help advance the university’s mission by applying their subject matter expertise, networks, creativity, and initiative to address regional, state, national and global challenges and opportunities. Primary responsibilities of OERD are to leverage the division’s knowledge of the region; encourage and support collaboration with communities, create and develop funding and revenue generation models, and position NIU as a national thought leader. The result of this work is to attract external funding, inform policy-making, increase college and career readiness across our region, and provide NIU with access to prospective students and their families, professional associations, and alumni. In executing these responsibilities, OERD staff understand partnerships as assets, collaboration as a standard of practice, and networks of partners, stakeholders, and customers as a primary organizing principle.

OERD employees regularly represent the university and the division on significant issues and policy initiatives. To do this requires excellent communication and highly effective relationship development and management. OERD employees use these skills to engage in direct two-way interaction with NIU’s external communities through the development, exchange and application of research and knowledge for mutual benefit. This type of place-based, public engagement supports both community needs and NIU imperatives, enhancing town-gown and regional collaboration towards common goals and creating value for the university.

As a division, OERD is largely self-sustaining, requiring that employees be skilled at developing funding mechanisms to support people and policy initiatives. OERD hires and evaluates employees based on their demonstrated ability to succeed in a dynamic environment that demands a high level of teamwork, ingenuity, independence, and accountability. The division is also committed to fostering a deeper level of engagement with faculty, staff, and students across the university and increasing integration of the outreach-and-engagement agenda of OERD with other aspects of the NIU mission.

Primary Function
Outreach and Engagement Instructors are professionals who conduct the division’s multitude of outreach and engagement activities with customers and partners across the region. This position will be primarily focused on instructional tasks – curriculum development, delivery of instruction, assessment and evaluation. Outreach and Engagement Instructors operate independently with minimal supervision and collaborate intentionally with colleagues across the division and across the university.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Required Qualifications

Additional Requirements

Physical Demands Summary

Preferred Qualifications

· Master’s degree preferred
Administrative Licensure, preferred

Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Percent of Staff Year

Standard hours

37.50

Hourly Rate or Semi-monthly Pay Rate

Hiring Rate/Range

Commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity

Earn Type

S

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Please upload the required documents listed below.

Special Instructions

Pass Message

Thank you for your interest in this position. The screening and selection process is currently underway and will continue until a successful candidate is chosen. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Fail Message

Thank you for your interest in this position. Based on your responses to the questions on the employment application, you do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Please do not let this discourage you from applying for other positions that interest you.

Quick Link to Applicant

https://employment.niu.edu/postings/59177

Is Background Check Required

Yes

EEO Statement Summary

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560

Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form . For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity and Education ( AAEOE ) at ada@niu.edu .

Safety Information

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
4. List of References

Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions

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