Associate Director of DEI Training and Education

Company Description:

Founded in 1887, Clark was one of the first all-graduate
institutions in the United States. Today the University is a
highly-ranked, student-centered institution educating approximately
2,350 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students to be imaginative
and contributing citizens of the world and to advance the frontiers
of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and
creative effort. This commitment to scholarship and inquiry
reflects the University's commitment to "challenge convention and
change our world" and to address issues of critical importance to
society. It is also reflected by Clark's many national and
international distinctions, including recognition for its diversity
and inclusion efforts, innovation, community engagement and impact,
as a top green campus, and for having a distinguished geography and
international development program. Clark has also been included in
the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was
first published in 1996.

Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a dynamic, diverse
city "on the rise." The second largest city in New England,
Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is
increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and
biotechnology communities, its thriving cultural scene, and as a
vibrant food hub.

Job Description:

The Vice President and Chief Officer of Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion (CODEI) seeks a highly-motivated individual with
demonstrated experience in actualizing strategic vision and goals
coupled with the ability to coordinate training and education
programs for students, staff, and faculty to serve in the newly
created Associate Director of DEI Training and
Education position in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion
(ODI). The Associate Director must demonstrate an overarching
commitment to advancing diversity and inclusive excellence in
higher education. This position requires agility in working with
staff, faculty, students, and external partners. This position
reports directly to the Vice President and CODEI, who serves on the
senior leadership team, and requires close collaboration with the
CODEI in advancing institutional initiatives through programmatic
initiatives and managing programs aimed at furthering diversity and
equity-related goals for the campus.

Major Responsibilities:  

Included in a range of responsibilities, the
Associate Director will serve as the office's enterprise
lead and touchpoint for DEI training and education for office and
campus wide initiatives.  Together with the ODI team, the
Associate Director will coordinate training and education
initiatives that advance diversity and inclusive excellence.
The Associate Director will help manage the re-designed Bias
Incident Response Program, specifically in overseeing the case
management process and in designing and implementing a restorative
justice mechanism. This person will organize advocate programs,
faculty and staff inner group dialogues, DEI related common themes
campaigns, anti-bias and anti-racist education, and other DEI
training sessions that help to bolster skill sets amongst staff,
faculty, and students at Clark. In addition, the Associate Director
will serve as a representative for ODI at campus spaces and
coordinate meetings amongst campus constituents in order to advance
office initiatives. Some specific responsibilities related to
training and education include liaising with campus
constituents in order to run effective Diversity Advocate
Workshops, assisting with DEI related faculty and staff recruitment
and retention, and act as a support to campus partners seeking to
provide DEI professional development and leadership opportunities.
The Associate Director is responsible for providing training and
education support for student groups as it relates to social
justice and advocacy, creating and initiating opportunities for
student led research and DEI programs, and supporting faculty and
staff requests for DEI training and education. Perform other duties
as assigned.

Prior experience working with and contributing to a diverse
workplace with the ability to interact effectively with a broad
range of constituents on campus

Requirements:

While a Master's degree is preferred, the successful
candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in higher education,
student affairs, the social sciences, or a related field and/or a
minimum of three years of work experience in diversity and
inclusion, affirmative action, or multicultural education and
programming. Candidates should possess sound strategic and
analytical skills and the ability to conceptualize, organize, and
coordinate programs. Candidates must be able to work in a
fast-paced environment, work both independently and as part of a
team, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and
display a high level of initiative and attentiveness to
detail. It is of vital importance that candidates possess and
seek to further their skills, cultural competency, and
sensitivity in interactions with diverse constituencies across
various ethnic, social, cultural, economic, and educational
backgrounds and demonstrate strongcommitment to advancing diversity
and inclusive excellence in higher education.

Technical qualifications include a strong background in
research design, data analysis, and responding effectively to data
trends. Computer skills and knowledge appropriate to carry out
duties of the position include but are not limited to: MS
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SPSS as well as the ability to manage
social media platforms.

Clark University currently requires all employees and students
to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions will be made for
medical or disability reasons or religious beliefs, and could be
made, at the sole discretion of the University, for other
well-documented reasons.

Additional Information:

Clark University embraces equal opportunity and affirmative
action as core values: we believe that cultivating an environment
that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success
of our students, our employees and our community. This commitment
applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment
policies and practices at Clark. Our commitment to diversity
informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. All
positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a
community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by
exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of
the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and
belonging. We strongly encourage members from historically
underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and,
if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off,
generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life
insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities.
For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit
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documents, which are required for consideration:

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• Cover letter

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the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with skills and
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