Associate Athletic Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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 Associate Athletic Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Overview
Partner with key College stakeholders to enhance the capacity of student-athletes, administrators, coaches, and staff of cultural agility. Provide leadership in the department and across the BIG EAST and NCAA in developing strategies that advance the overall goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Essential Duties:
1. Work with the offices of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Student-Athlete Development Team to provide comprehensive DEI education for student-athletes, athletic department staff, and coaches. Educational programs include, but are not limited to, retreats, education sessions, workshops, diversity awareness campaigns, and intergroup engagement.

2. Serve as a member of the Student-Athlete Development Team to develop and deliver a comprehensive four-year program to student-athletes that encompasses the six pillars of The Friar Edge Program.

3. Assist in the development of strategies and processes that promote the hiring, retention, staff morale, and success of a diverse and inclusive staff with a focus on underrepresented and historically marginalized populations. Collaborate with the talent acquisition and workforce development teams to help drive a diverse talent pipeline and assist with integrating DEI strategy into workforce initiatives.

4. Build the Athletic Department’s regional and national network and presence by serving on the BIG EAST, Hockey East, and NCAA Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

5. Partner with the Assistant AD for Video Operations and the Coordinator of Athletic Social Media to communicate the department’s brand, reflecting its mission, objectives, policies, programs, events, and other relevant information regarding Athletic Department DEI priorities and initiatives.

6. Work collaboratively with stakeholders to create and enhance external fundraising opportunities for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives for Athletics. Marginal Duties:
1. Perform all other duties as may be required. Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Three to five years of professional-level work experience including a minimum of three years of experience and demonstrated proficiency in developing, managing, and being responsible for diversity, equity, and inclusion planning in a higher education setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Experience mentoring and working with collegiate student-athletes.
• Experience with NCAA Division I college athletics
• Diversity and Inclusion Committee or council experience at the department, conference, or NCAA level.
• Experience facilitating education and training sessions and/or presenting training programs.
• Experience working optimally with individuals from diverse and marginalized communities.

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 AS573P Closing Date 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

Optional Documents