Buena Vista University Looking for Assistant Director of Diversity and Inclusion Full Time

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) at Buena Vista University enhances the visibility and awareness of diversity within our
campus community by creating opportunities for students, staff, and faculty to come together for cultural exchange and celebration. The CDI
works collaboratively with academic and co-curricular departments to promote student learning, development, persistence, and success through
educational outreach, social justice and cultural programming, support and advocacy, and community building.

The Assistant Director
for the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) is a full-time, 12-month position. As a member of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion
staff, the Assistant Director reports to the Senior Director and will assist with the daily operations of the Center. This position exists
to create and deliver opportunities to expand the cultural development and understanding of students on campus. The Assistant Director is
responsible for assisting the Senior Director with creating, implementing, marketing, and assessing diversity program initiatives, as well
as developing and implementing cross-cultural programming for diverse students focused on social justice/diverse competencies leading to
increased recruitment and retention. As a member of the CDI team, the Assistant Director will also provide departmental support and guidance
on effective methods for retaining and providing cultural support to historically marginalized communities on campus. The Assistant Director
will work effectively within a culture inclusive of individuals with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations, and appreciate
and leverage the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s
  degree required.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant work experience in higher education setting working with student organizations,
  program planning and implementation, training design and delivery, and community-building.
• Strong written and oral communication
  skills.
• Collaborative and flexible approach.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of constituents, including faculty,
  staff, and students.
• A valid driver’s license necessary for business trips.
• Must be able to pack, lift, and carry
  boxes containing CDI-related materials (up to 30 lbs.)

A background check will be conducted on the final candidate.

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