Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
Company: Walla Walla Community College
Location: Walla Walla
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for a
Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) position at the
Walla Walla campus.
At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to
discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing
relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and
services. We have identified three core themes that describe the
fundamental aspects of the College's mission by translating it into
practice: Student Success, Strong Communities, and Resource
Stewardship. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a
sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence,
integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth,
and sustainability.
General Description:
This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the College
President. The Director serves as the College's executive-level
strategist responsible for guiding practices and creating
opportunities to define, assess, and promote inclusive excellence,
access, and cultural competency for students, faculty, and staff.
The position works closely with, and is a member of, the
President's executive leadership team and serves as a central
source and point of coordination and communication for equity,
diversity and inclusion initiatives, training, and programs. The
Director will engage community partners and organizations through
thoughtful outreach efforts and engender a strong sense of trust,
fairness, respect and understanding of the College's commitment to
equity, diversity and inclusion.
Essential Functions:
Determines campus equity, diversity and inclusion needs by
conducting ongoing needs assessments, focus groups, and analyzing
trends and data.
Develops equity, diversity and inclusionary policies, procedures,
and practices that meet recognized needs and are consistent with
the College's strategic plan.
Serves as the College lead in the development and expansion of
relationships and initiatives aimed at recruiting, serving, and
retaining under-represented student populations at the College.
Coordinates with Human Resources to develop and implement training
for all faculty and staff to promote cultural competencies in
support of a climate of equity and inclusion; and, coordinates with
Student Services to develop and implement training for all
students.
Collaborates with Human Resources to implement and maintain equity,
diversity and inclusion initiatives related to recruitment and
hiring processes.
Works with Enrollment Services and Institutional Effectiveness to
gather, research and analyze data to assess institutional climate
in terms of equity and inclusion and to meet federal and state
reporting requirements, including workforce analysis reports.
Presents analysis of legislation and regulations to the President's
leadership team and other student, faculty, and staff groups and
community partners, related to equity and inclusion.
Promotes strategies for the success of under-represented students
and partners with faculty and staff to develop specific programs
fostering these strategies.
Develops working relationships with all populations in the
College's service area(s) to promote diversity and an inclusive,
supportive environment at the College.
Engages individuals, cultural groups, civic organizations, and
federal, state, tribal and local government leaders around issues
of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Represents the College in regional and local associations, civic
clubs, and boards of non-profit organizations in order to establish
a network of community partnerships and support.
Manages the department budget; responsible for developing budget
proposals, justifying expenses and monitoring accounts.
Supervises support staff.
Competencies
Possesses advanced knowledge of current research on equity and
inclusion in higher education.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret salient data, as well
as important relevant state and federal legislation, as well as the
ability to communicate this knowledge to the College community and
the public.
Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with a wide
variety of stakeholders.
Possesses exceptional team-building skills to motivate and engage
team members.
Possesses cultural competence as evidenced by a strong,
demonstrable record of advocacy for the needs of under-represented
populations.
Proven skill in developing effective and impactful training
programs for students, employees and the College community.
Possesses an engaging, inclusive and collaborative leadership style
that effectually promotes the role and mission of the College for
all populations.
Possesses excellent communication and consensus-building skills;
ability to work proactively and productively with students,
faculty, staff, leadership and community groups to advance the
vision and mission of Walla Walla Community College.
Qualifications:
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be
considered at the discretion of the college.
Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Organizational
Development or related field, accompanied by relevant
experience.
Considerable (generally three (3) to five (5) years) years of
related professional experience around equity, diversity and
inclusion initiatives, training, and community partnerships.
Bilingual English/Spanish highly desired.
Master's degree desired.
Conditions/Terms of Employment
This is a full-time exempt professional position. Persons hired
must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful
authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of
employment. WWCC participates in E-Verify and will provide the
federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that
you are authorized to work in the U.S. Official college transcripts
required at time of hire. Candidates may be subject to a criminal
history background check as a condition of employment. Information
from the background check may not necessarily preclude employment
but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability
and competence to perform in the position. The college is a tobacco
free institution.
Work is performed almost exclusively indoors in an office
environment. Exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found
in office environments. This contract position work schedule will
typically be Monday through Friday 8-hours each day. During the
summer, work schedule is Monday through Thursday 10-hours each day.
Occasional nights and weekends. Occasional overnight travel.
Compensation:
Annual salary range: $76,000- $87,000. The college has an excellent
benefit program including paid sick leave; paid vacation leave;
medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance;
retirement and two optional deferred compensation programs. All
full-time employees will automatically have 3% of taxable income
deferred into the State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program
(DCP). All administrative exempt staff set aside 1% of their gross
salary in a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) (VEBA). All
exempt employees are required to participate in this program. Walla
Walla Community College requires all employees to participate in
direct deposit for payment of salary.
Required Application Materials
This position will remain open until filled. To be included in the
initial screening, applications should be received by April 9,
2023. To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required
qualifications and competencies and submit a complete application
packet, which includes the following:
Online NEOGOV application
Cover letter In your cover letter, please describe why you are
interested in the role of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
Director at WWCC and what qualities, strengths, and experiences you
would bring to the College. Please outline your experiences as they
pertain to the essential functions and competencies of this
position.
Resume
Names and contact information for three professional references
Answers to three (3) supplemental questions
Unofficial transcripts for application purposes; official
transcripts are required prior to an official start date.
WWCC also reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all
applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment.
Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill
future vacancies at the College's discretion.
If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching
documents, submitting your application, etc., please call NEOGOV
Applicant Support at 1-855-524-5627.
Walla Walla Community College is committed to provide equal
opportunity and nondiscrimination for all educational and
employment applicants as well as for its students and employed
staff, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex,
sexual orientation, including gender expression/identity, marital
status, age (over 40), the presence of any sensory, mental, or
physical disability, the use of trained guide dog or service animal
by a person with a disability, or status as a Vietnam and/or
disabled veteran, National Guard member or reservist in accordance
with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, the Federal Rehabilitation of 1973, the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable
Federal and Washington State laws against discrimination. To
qualify for veteran's preference, you must attach a copy of your
DD214 or NGB 22. The Human Resources Office is accessible to
persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation in the
application/ employment process, please call (509) 527-4323 - TDD
(509) 527-4412.
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