Assistant Vice President of Equity and Access

2 days ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States University of Massachusetts Office of the... Full time
Job Summary

The University of Massachusetts System seeks a visionary leader to serve as its inaugural Assistant Vice President of Equity and Access. Reporting to the Senior Vice President & Deputy Vice President for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Equity, the AVP will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance equity and access across the System.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement equity and access initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the System.
  • Collaborate with System campuses and offices to assess and address needs that enhance the System experience for all constituents.
  • Provide innovative leadership in the System's effort to cultivate a stronger and more inclusive university community.
  • Oversee and grow pipeline programs, such as the UMass Community College Advantage Scholarship and the Commonwealth Collegiate Academy.
  • Work with the Office of General Counsel and other System offices to develop and implement equity and access policies.
Requirements
  • Master's degree in social science, business, education, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience within the higher education policy, equity and access, diversity, inclusion, and similar fields.
  • Experience navigating basic data visualization tools such as Tableau.
  • Excellent communication skills and experience presenting findings to decision-makers.
  • Ability to collaborate with internal and external audiences, work effectively and independently on multiple priorities with clear deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Terminal degree in social science, business, education, law, or related field.
  • Advanced research and data experience.
  • Prior experience working in the higher education sector.
  • Strong understanding of federal, state, and higher education equity and access policy, process, law, and regulation.
Work Arrangement

The Office of the President is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. The location of this position is flexible (Option to work in offices located in Boston, MA and Westborough, MA) and can operate in a hybrid model.

How to Apply

The University of Massachusetts System has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in the search for the Assistant Vice President of Equity and Access. Confidential inquiries, nominations, referrals, and curricula vitae with letters of interest should be sent electronically to the following:

Donna Cramer, Partner

Miguel Santiago, Senior Associate

Ryan Smillie, Senior Search Coordinator

Isaacson, Miller

Electronic submission of application materials is strongly preferred.



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