Husson University Looking for Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Full Time

Job Type Full-Time
Job Number 00416
Division Staff
Closing Continuous
Opening
12/28/2023
Academic Year No
Location Bangor, ME
Department Academics Administration
(2111)

Description

This is a 1 FTE position that report to the Office of the Provost. The Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion,
and Belonging leads the development and implementation of proactive diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives in support of
the University’s efforts at creating a learning and working environment where all have an opportunity to succeed. The Director will also
collaborate with university stakeholders to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community of all races, ethnicities, socioeconomic
backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, religions and other identities. The individual in this role serves as advisor and resource
person for management and staff in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Examples of Duties

• Plans, guides
  and advises staff on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging matters. Collaborates with University management to create, implement and
  monitor programs designed to ensure fair and equitable treatment of students, faculty and staff.
• Serve as the Chair of the
  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging committee.
• Partners with campus leaders, faculty, students, staff, and internal and
  external constituencies to provide campus programming
• Design and deliver diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging learning
  opportunities, training, and programming for the entire campus community.
• Provides strategic direction for advancing a campus
  culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging. Including the development of a competency gap analysis and plan of action.
• Represents the University to external community, organizations, and agencies and serves as a liaison with external agencies on
  matters of inclusion and diversity.
• Works with Institutional Research for purposes of assessing and reporting on the University’s
  culture, climate, and environment with respect to diversity and inclusion. Provides period reports on the same.
• Coordinates and
  sustains Circle Practices / Restorative Justice Initiatives to build community and advance just outcomes when addressing challenging
  circumstances and resolving harm to others and the University.
• Serves as the central resource for students, faculty, staff, and the
  Husson Community on matters of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• Provides analysis of legislation and regulations related
  to equity and affirmative action and works in conjunction with the Human Resources, Student Life, Title IX, and Safety and Security to
  assist in regulatory compliance matters pertaining to inclusion and diversity.
• Gathers, researches and analyzes data for use in
  statistical calculations and reporting in order to meet federal and state requirements.
• Performs other related duties as
  assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
Three to five
years of experience advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in a complex organization;
Engaging and deliberate communicator with a
variety of audiences.

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Agency Husson University
Address 1 College Circle Bangor, Maine, 04401
Bangor, ME, 04401
Website http://www.husson.edu

PI234483403