Director of diversity equity

Details

Posted: May 16, 2024

Level: Management / Confidential

(Manager 2)

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted

by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

Location:

CT State Housatonic

900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT 06604

This position is not remote** For more information, please visit the campus website or www.ct.edu/hr/jobs

CT State Community College Mission

Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision

Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community College Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date

July 2024

Position Summary

The Campus Director of DEI (CD-DEI) leads strategic initiative development, implementation, and evaluation in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The CD-DEI leads and develops the Campus DEI Center, leads the campus DEI Committee, and holds staff and faculty accountable for the use of data to inform and monitor progress towards closing DEI related opportunity gaps. Under the direct guidance of the Campus CEO, and in partnership with the foundation, the CD-DEI builds and sustains strategic community partnerships that benefit and support DEI related efforts and initiatives. This position drives the alignment of department goals and associated budgets with the CT State mission of support and resource application towards student success through an equity lens.

Example Of Job Duties

Under the direction of the of the Campus CEO and within the parameters set by the VP of DEI, the Campus Director of Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives leads strategic initiative development, implementation, and evaluation in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion through effective performance in these essential duties:

Leads DEI Center Leads campus level DEI initiatives design to closing DEI related climate and academic opportunity gaps within the context of collective bargaining agreements Builds and sustains strategic community partnerships that benefit and support campus DEI related efforts and initiatives Project and Event Management Informs campus’ budget development in alignment with DEI climate and academic opportunity gaps Leads biennial campus climate plan development and implementation

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in an appropriately related field with two (2) or more years of related experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:

Non-academic student supports Equity-minded initiative and programing for students, staff, and faculty Community services and the development of community partnerships Program evaluation and reporting Supervision of staff Budget management

Substitutions Allowed

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience implementing continuous quality improvement processes Experience in grant management and reporting Experience documenting success of initiatives that advance DEI goals and objectives Experience implementing a climate survey or similar instrument; and using the resulting data to drive change

Starting Salary

Anticipated Salary; $97,546 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.

Application Instructions

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu/hr/jobs

Selection Procedure

Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (jchaisson-cardenas@commnet.edu).

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

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