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Grinnell College Assistant Chief Diversity Officer - Community, Training, Education, and Belonging (P3 Career Level, Exempt) in Grinnell, Iowa
Assistant Chief Diversity Officer - Community, Training, Education, and Belonging (P3 Career Level, Exempt)
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Date New Hire Needed
Job Title Assistant Chief Diversity Officer - Community, Training, Education, and Belonging (P3 Career Level, Exempt)
Department Diversity and Inclusion
Position Summary Information
Job Summary
ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE
Grinnell 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 SUMMARY
The 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.
Minimum Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
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
Link to Job Description Assistant Chief Diversity Officer for Community Training, Education, and Belonging (http://web.grinnell.edu/humanresources/ApplicantTracking/ODEI_ACDOTraining.PDF)
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FLSA Category Exempt
Staff/Faculty Staff
Employment Status Full-Time
Employment Category Regular
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Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment.
Open Until Filled No
Posting Number S01094
Diversity Statement
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.
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