What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion position at Mercy College of Ohio?
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
Work Shift:
All (United States of America)
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion leads the development of a vision and effective strategies to create and sustain an inclusive culture and welcoming environment that supports diversity and inclusion across all educational locations as assigned. This position is also responsible for collaboration with the college communities to identify, foster, and strengthen relationships to support strategic initiatives and community engagement. Supervision of the Director of Community and Spiritual Engagement.
Essential Job Functions
- Create and implement an action plan that complements the strategic plan and is aligned with our mission, vision, and values, fostering a positive organizational culture and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Advise leadership on DEI matters to ensure advancement of DEI-based initiatives.
- Develop and drive DEI initiatives, including policy development, educational/training programs, and priorities.
- Focus on quantifiable assessment of results by monitoring DEI metrics and reporting results to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and recommend strategies to make progress.
- Work with academic and staff leadership to incorporate diversity and inclusion in the curriculum. Develop and deliver programs and workshops to students, faculty, staff, and administrators on topics related to diversity, inclusion, and retention.
- Work with enrollment management leadership to support recruitment of a diverse student body. Collaborate with human resources and executive leadership to support initiatives to recruit, retain, and advance diverse faculty, administrators, and staff.
- Represent each campus at diversity programs and events within the health system, as assigned.
- Leverage the Leadership Councils for Diversity & Inclusion (LCDIs) to advance inclusion strategies that connect system-level priorities to faculty, staff, campus and student life priorities and initiatives.
- Chair Diversity Councils, as assigned.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
None
Education
Graduate Degree (Masters) - Human Resources, Business, or directly related field (required)
Post Graduate Degree (Ph.D) - Higher Education Administration or related terminal degree (preferred)
Work Experience
5 years of DEI experience working with faculty, staff, and students in a higher education setting.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations.
Ability to effectively communicate and relate with diverse constituencies, internally and externally, in written, oral, and electronic methods.
Mercy College of Ohio is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
- Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Administration - Mercy College of Northwest Ohio 2
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email
recruitment@mercy.com
. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
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