Chief Diversity Officer and Special Assistant to the President

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Chief Diversity Officer and Special Assistant to the President
The candidate will report to the President, the Executive Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) and Special Assistant to the President and carry out responsibilities for campus diversity, compliance, and development of campus initiatives. Oversees the implementation of the University's Affirmative Action Policy and is responsible for the Diversity & Equity Programs Office, as well as the creation of diversity and compliance programs, activities, and initiatives for faculty, staff, and students designed to foster a climate that encourages respect for diversity. Oversee search committees in the implementation of Affirmative Action program regulations, directs search committees regarding recruitment and hiring efforts for a diverse faculty and staff, interprets information on under-representation for relevant constituencies, reviews recruitment plans and documentation, and monitors employee recruitment and selection to ensure compliance with EEO/AAP policies and plan. Represent the college on various committees and programs designed to address issues of college compliance, diversity, and underrepresented groups. Oversee the investigation of discrimination complaints involving faculty, students, and staff in accordance with the University's Non-Discrimination Policy; and ensures the College is in compliance with all laws, rules and regulations including but not limited to Title VII, ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Title IV, and Title IX. Develop and administer training programs and curriculum for students, faculty, and staff to address issues such as sexual harassment, violence in the workplace, supporting diversity, engaging employees and students with disabilities and, retaining the college’s best employees. Consult with College executives on further training needs of their faculty and staff. Collaborate with student groups to address diversity issues on campus, and is responsible for investigating employee complaints involving alleged discrimination based on protected status. Serve as a Special Assistant to the President, overseeing the design and implementation of initiatives leading to new policies, procedures, and programs with college-wide impact that address internal and external issues. Handle matters of the greatest confidentiality working with the President and College executives as well as with other key individuals and provides confidential support and guidance to the President and other senior staff. Develop faculty mentoring initiatives and collaborates with the President's office to administer faculty professional development awards. Collaborate with key departments and offices on campus regarding diversity issues, complex faculty related issues, grievances and/or complaints. A Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of related experience is required. A Master’s Degree, Juris Doctor Degree, or other advanced degree is required. Should have experience in an academic or similar setting, working with faculty, students, and staff preferably in a collective bargaining environment. Experience in a large public institution is preferred.
Deadline: February 14, 2017.

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