Director of Training and Education for DEI

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the global environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.

Posting Details

Position Title Director of Training and Education for DEI Overview
Supports The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’s, campus-wide educational and training programs and initiatives. Through expertise and experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, develop, facilitate and grow current and new DEI educational offerings. Coordinate campus-wide educational programming in support of becoming a beloved, inclusive community, Goal Two of the PC200 Strategic Plan. Essential Duties:
1. Design, plan and coordinate trainings for retreats, educational programs, and initiatives to develop diversity awareness and intergroup communication and engagement. Conduct campus-wide social and restorative justice training with a strong diversity component, in collaboration with campus ministry, student affairs and other campus departments across divisions. In conjunction with Human Resources develop both in-person and virtual trainings and workshops to facilitate campus community understanding of issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and intergroup relations. In collaboration with campus, partners develop and monitor a four-year DEI learning curriculum dedicated to advancing principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, leading to a DEI certificate for seniors. Institute and manage the Student Diversity Advisory Council ( SDAC ) and Advocates for a Beloved Community ( ABC ) and develop restorative educational practices and awareness around bias and hate incidents adversely affecting members of the campus community. Create opportunities for students, staff, faculty, and administrators to engage across differences. Serve on relevant college committees and the Community Advisor Committee.

2. Conduct comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings/workshops that enhance the depth of understanding and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion to strengthen campus-community members’ ability to become inclusive leaders and to promote principles of DEI within their respective programs and areas.

3. Serve as a Deputy Title VI Coordinator. Working in conjunction with the Title VI Coordinator, work on addressing issues of bias and hate crimes through the Title VI process.

4. Work in tandem with Mission & Ministry, Athletics, Student Affairs, and the Center at Moore Hall to advance the Student Learning & Development pillar of the DEI framework of the College’s strategic plan.

5. Work collaboratively with the Office of Marketing and Communications to innovatively communicate the Office of IDEI brand, reflecting its mission, objectives, policies, programs, events, and other relevant information regarding DEI throughout the College. Overseeing the office website, supervising the development of the IDEI online newsletter, and managing the Office’s social media.

6. Supervise two Graduate Assistants focused on providing key assistance in the development/implementation of Advocates for a Beloved Community and the Student Diversity Advisory Council. Marginal Duties: Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in higher education, counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution is required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of three to five years’ experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects.
• Experience working with diverse social and cultural groups, and campus/organizational constituencies.
• Demonstrated experience developing and facilitating educational programming and training for a range of populations.
• Strong computer skills.
• Experience adapting trainings to a range of populations.
• Knowledge and Experience with Website development, software programs, and utilizing social media.

Physical Demands

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range
• Ability to move about

Employee Status Full Time Union Status Non-Union Shift: If other, please enter regular schedule. EEO Statement
Providence College does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, gender, except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information. The College will develop, and from time to time update, an affirmative action program and will insist on a good-faith effort on the part of its employees to comply with the program. The College will request and expect its agents and those with whom it conducts its affairs to meet the commitment of this important program.
Requisition Number AS571P Closing Date 12/17/2021 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Supplemental Questions

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1. * We require all employees to be vaccinated. Are you vaccinated or have a valid medical or religious exemption from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Letter of Recommendation
4. Response to the PC Mission

Optional Documents

1. Media File
2. Portfolio
3. Artist's statement