Director of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging (Diversity Leader)

Company: Indiana University
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: August 26, 2024

Job Description:

DepartmentSCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH - BLOO (BL-SPHB-IUBLA)Department InformationThe Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington (SPH-B) invites applications for the position of Director of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging. This is a full-time position, welcoming applications from diverse, highly qualified, and dedicated staff committed to the highest standards in student engagement, inclusive excellence, diversity and belonging. Job SummaryThe Director of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging provides leadership at the direction of the Associate Dean for Organizational Climate, Inclusion, and Belonging and the Assistant Dean of Student Academic Affairs to the school on recruitment, retention, outreach, and success of under-represented groups that include undergraduate and graduate students and staff. Under-represented students include the traditional first generation, low income and diverse student populations including prospective applicants, matriculating students and alumni. Department Specific Responsibilities

• Provides expertise to veterans, international students, and other under-represented groups in the broadest context of the definition.
• Identifies, recruits, and assists under-represented graduate and undergraduate students using a variety of contact points, establishing effective communications to these students, and developing programs and communications that promote the School of Public Health as a viable opportunity for students seeking undergraduate degrees.
• Serves as the school's liaison to the university's Office of Admissions and participates on other campus committees to assist the students and ensure their success.
• Leads recruitment efforts for prospective URM graduate students, especially the GU2IU program, as well as other graduate initiatives from under-represented groups.
• Works very closely with the Associate Dean for Organizational Climate, Inclusion, and Belonging to develop guidelines related to Inclusive Excellence initiatives that impact students and staff within the SPH-B (School of Public Health Bloomington).
• Annually analyzes complex SPH-B activities related to diversity and make recommendations to the AD OCIB and the AD for SAA related to new initiatives, programs needing remediation and outcomes related to the previous years' goals associated with diversity.
• Monitors, facilitates, and maintains the coordination of financial aid awarded internally by the departments of SPH-B as well as assist graduate students in finding sources of funding from campus or private funds.
• Assists in developing and implementing diversity training programs for students and staff.
• Coordinates efforts to facilitate student engagement with department, school, campus, and university-level initiatives that provide support for diverse students.
• Establishes priorities for students and staff diversity efforts and interprets outcome data related to diversity in contrast with the entire university system.
• Provides general assistance and advice for under-represented undergraduate and graduate students including SPH-B international students on all aspects of university life such as finding financial assistance, work opportunities, and some career planning.
• Serves as the lead and primary contact for matters related to Inclusive Excellence and Belonging and campus diversity initiatives for students (graduate and undergraduate level) and staff.
• Seeks to identify new funding sources for under-represented students.
• Collaborates with the Associate Dean for Organizational Climate, Inclusion, and Belonging and faculty fellows to provide training for staff and students.
• Directs and develops the budget in consultation with the Assistant Dean for Student Academic Affairs and Associate Dean for Organizational Climate, Inclusion, and Belonging. General Responsibilities
  • Provides day-to-day operational management of staff.
  • Establishes short-term operational objectives.
  • Ensures that elements of equity, diversity, and inclusion are embedded as imperatives in the institutional mission, vision, and strategic plan.
  • Identifies operational issues and/or areas of improvement and implements solutions to improve processes and/or operational efficiency.
  • Provides operational assistance to planning, facilitating, catalyzing, and evaluating processes of institutional and organizational change.
  • Analyzes, monitors, and evaluates performance of assigned staff; establishes work priorities, conducts performance reviews, and provides corrective action as needed.
  • Ensures adequate staffing and effective scheduling; participates and informs employment decisions for assigned staff.
  • Provides direct supervision and oversight of assigned staff and activities; impacts, and is held accountable for, the performance of team and/or assigned staff.
  • Ensures and provides training to assigned staff to improve user support operations; researches and identifies development opportunities for assigned staff.
  • Keeps next-level leader(s) informed of trends as well as significant problems.
  • May work with senior campus administrators to reverse or remove any imbedded intuitional policies, procedures, and norms that create differential structural barriers to the access and success of students, faculty, and staff who belong to marginalized groups QualificationsCombinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. EDUCATIONRequired
    • Bachelor's degree (preferably in leadership development, student personnel or closely related field)Preferred
      • Master's degreeWORK EXPERIENCERequired
        • 2 years of diversity program management or related experiencePreferred
          • 5 years of student program management or in a student services areaSKILLSRequired
            • Proficient communication skills
            • Maintains a high degree of professionalism
            • Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
            • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
            • Excellent organizational skills
            • Excellent collaboration and team building skills
            • Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
            • Instills commitment to organizational goalsPreferred
              • Strong background in higher education, preferably in a leadership role
              • Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with school leadership and student services staff
              • Successful record with supervision of others; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to develop and implement innovative approaches
              • Effective administrative skills and experience
              • Effective interpersonal skills and communication skills
              • Experience facilitating varying constituencies and task oriented work groups/teams
              • Knowledge and/or experience with school and university policies; must be able to multi-task and prioritize requests; must work well in high stress environmentWorking Conditions / DemandsThis role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.Benefits OverviewFor full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
                • Multiple plan options for medical insurance
                • Dental insurance
                • Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
                • Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
                • Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
                • Additional supplemental retirement plan options
                • Tuition benefit for IU classes
                • 10 paid holidays per year
                • Generous Paid Time Off
                • Paid Parental Leave
                • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.Job ClassificationCareer Level: OperationalFLSA: ExemptJob Function: General AdministrationJob Family: Diversity ProgrammingClick here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.Posting DisclaimerThis posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.Equal Employment OpportunityIndiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.Campus Safety and SecurityThe Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.Contact UsRequest SupportTelephone: 812-856-1234

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