Director for the Strategic Advancement of Equity

4 weeks ago

Amherst, United States UMass Amherst Full time

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Deputy Chief Officer for Equity and Inclusion, the Director for the Strategic Advancement of Equity and Campus Climate will support the Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) in monitoring, assessing, and improving campus climate. This position is responsible for co-managing, triaging, and following up on climate and bias incidents, providing consultation to areas after incidents, supporting campus leaders for continuous climate improvement, and supporting OEI in collecting climate-related data.

Essential Functions

Advise, support, lead, and strategically problem-solve for campus climate crises, ongoing or emerging issues, development, and advancement of equity as it relates to goals and priorities set by the Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion. Support the Deputy Chief Officer for Equity and Inclusion with intensive advising and strategic problem solving to unit leadership as it relates to climate and equity concerns and assisting in the development and execution of strategies and initiatives to remediate unit-level climate factors that allow or exacerbate incidents or patterns of inequity and mistreatment not aligned with campus-level DEI goals and priorities. Provide follow-up support, guidance, and consultation to academic and administrative units managing complex equity and climate issues. In collaboration with the Deputy Chief Officer for Equity and Inclusion and the Senior Director for Strategic Inclusion and Engagement, develop and lead campus climate conversations that provide campus climate data insights, practical implications, recommendations, and guidance on strategic action plan development for each academic and administrative/executive unit on campus. Support the Deputy Chief Officer for Equity and Inclusion in data collection efforts for campus microclimates and underrepresented communities, during formal assessments and in response to acute equity and climate challenges. Liaise with administrative, executive, and academic units to meet campus equity and climate goals.

Other Functions

Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Advanced degree in a social science-related field or higher education administration and four (4) years of experience in leading or co-leading efforts promoting DEI for an organization or unit within an organization. Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice. Strong experience solving complex diversity, equity, inclusion, and climate issues in the higher education environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Experience working closely with faculty, staff, students, administrators, deans, directors, or executive-level leaders. Demonstrated understanding of policy and procedure in higher education.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Typical office environment activity.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday; 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours per week). This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employee’s work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. As this position falls within the Professional Staff Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement.

Salary Information

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