Assistant Chief Diversity Officer - Community, Training, Education, and Belonging (P3 Career Le... at Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa

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Assistant Chief Diversity Officer - Community, Training, Education, and Belonging (P3 Career Level, Exempt)

Diversity and Inclusion

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGEGrinnell College is a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa and is ranked #11 on the U.S. News and World Report's list of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges.


Grinnell College is a top ranked Liberal Arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.



POSITION SUMMARYThe Assistant Chief Diversity Officer for Community Training, Education, and Belonging will primarily implement intercultural programming and provide educational training to the campus community. The focus will be on improving the lived experiences of community members with underrepresented and marginalized identities.



Key Responsibilities

• Training and Program Coordination: Design, plan, and coordinate training for retreats, educational programs, and initiatives to develop diversity awareness and intergroup communication and engagement.


• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workshops: Conduct comprehensive DEI trainings/workshops to enhance understanding and commitment to DEI principles, strengthening the campus community's ability to become inclusive leaders.


• Community Engagement: Create opportunities for students, staff, faculty, and administrators to engage across differences. Serve on relevant college committees, including the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion.


• Social Media Development: Develop and manage ODEI social media pages to promote DEI initiatives and activities.

• Master's degree or equivalent


• Five years or more work experience in a related field


• Champion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion


• Strong ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders


• Ability to create engaging and creative training materials that will enhance the growth in cultural competency across campus


• Demonstrated ability to assess campus climate and building responsive curriculum related to cultural competency, institutional awareness, and cultural nimbleness


• Exhibits strength in leadership skills that empower others


• Ability to communicate effectively across a multitude of styles and avenues


• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics


• Demonstrative ability to develop sustainable structures

• Qualified Intercultural Development Inventory Administrator


• Ability to utilize Intercultural Development Inventory to provide a baseline assessment of the institution


• Proven background and skill to support individual and organizational advancement along the Intercultural Development Continuum

Assistant Chief Diversity Officer for Community Training, Education, and Belonging

Exempt

Staff

Full-Time

Regular

Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment.

No

S01094

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and working environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed or any other protected class. Discrimination and harassment on any of the bases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statutes is unlawful and a violation of Grinnell College policy.