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Posted: 07-Jun-23
Location: Cortland, New York
Salary: Open
Categories:
Multicultural Affairs
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 7519
Position Summary:
The assistant diversity officer (ADO) will work closely with and report to the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer to implement best practices related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). In collaboration with the CDIO cultivate and promote inclusive work and learning environments that encourage and support cultural competency and capacity such as, campus-wide DEIB training, multicultural appreciation events and advocacy for faculty, staff, student and/or alumni affinity groups.
The mission of the Institutional Equity and Inclusion Office is to provide campus-wide leadership and support on matters relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for all members of the SUNY Cortland Community. The IEI office supports the University's efforts to ensure that students, faculty, and staff learn and work in environments that actively promote a culture of inclusive excellence.
Major Responsibilities:
Bias Reporting System
The ADO will partner with the CDIO to facilitate appropriate resolution to reports of bias-related incidents; identify and coordinate appropriate actions (referral, training, and counsel) for any identified trends or patterns; and monitor and maintain the Bias Reporting System in the Maxient system.
The ADO will partner with the CDIO to facilitate appropriate resolution to reports of bias-related incidents; identify and coordinate appropriate actions (referral, training, and counsel) for any identified trends or patterns; and monitor and maintain the Bias Reporting System in the Maxient system.
Professional Development and Training
In partnership with the CDIO and academic and professional offices, including but not limited to Human Resources, the Multicultural Life and Diversity Office and the Faculty Development Committee, provide leadership and training to the campus community regarding cultural competency, antiracism, and equity, inclusion, and belonging.
In partnership with the CDIO and academic and professional offices, including but not limited to Human Resources, the Multicultural Life and Diversity Office and the Faculty Development Committee, provide leadership and training to the campus community regarding cultural competency, antiracism, and equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Overall Communication
In collaboration with communications and marketing staff the ADO will develop materials to promote DEIB goals and successes and strengthen a sense of community, belonging, and mattering for all students, faculty, and staff. Monitor and maintain the Institutional Equity and Inclusion webpage with resources and calendar of events. Maintain a social media presence across various platforms.
In collaboration with communications and marketing staff the ADO will develop materials to promote DEIB goals and successes and strengthen a sense of community, belonging, and mattering for all students, faculty, and staff. Monitor and maintain the Institutional Equity and Inclusion webpage with resources and calendar of events. Maintain a social media presence across various platforms.
Councils, Committees & IEI Initiatives
The ADO will represent the IEI office on campus committees, councils and boards, and lead a variety of current and future IEI initiatives. Although not an exhaustive list, some of these committees, councils, boards and initiatives include: the Men of Color Leadership Summit and Multicultural Male Initiative (MMI); Antiracism Task Force; The Cortland County Community of Color (C4); Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression (SOGIE); Kente Planning Committee; Abraham Lincoln Demond Day; and close collaborations with Residence Life and Housing and Alumni Engagement
The ADO will represent the IEI office on campus committees, councils and boards, and lead a variety of current and future IEI initiatives. Although not an exhaustive list, some of these committees, councils, boards and initiatives include: the Men of Color Leadership Summit and Multicultural Male Initiative (MMI); Antiracism Task Force; The Cortland County Community of Color (C4); Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression (SOGIE); Kente Planning Committee; Abraham Lincoln Demond Day; and close collaborations with Residence Life and Housing and Alumni Engagement
Recruitment & Retention
In partnership with the CDIO, the ADO will collaborate with colleagues from appropriate offices to implement best practices regarding options for increasing diversity in our recruitment process at SUNY Cortland as it relates to faculty, staff, and students.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) (These are not minimum qualifications, but KSA's needed to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position. e.g., attention to detail)
In partnership with the CDIO, the ADO will collaborate with colleagues from appropriate offices to implement best practices regarding options for increasing diversity in our recruitment process at SUNY Cortland as it relates to faculty, staff, and students.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) (These are not minimum qualifications, but KSA's needed to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position. e.g., attention to detail)
- Effective project management and administrative leadership skills
- Cross-cultural competencies, including strong emotional intelligence and the ability to engage and build relationships with university constituencies and minoritized communities
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines related to civil rights enforcement
- Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information
- Ability to lead and cultivate a common vision and collaborative culture to achieve institutional goals
- Ability to effectively problem solve and lead others through transformational change
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the university, through written, as well as interpersonal and group communication skills with administration, faculty, staff, students, and external constituents including alumni, potential donors, and the Cortland County community
- Ability to promote productive collaboration across multiple groups of stakeholders involved in diversity and equity efforts
- Knowledge of and commitment to contemporary issues of inclusion, racial and social justice, diversity, access, and equity, including the current scholarship and pedagogical approaches that inform and address these matters
- Ability to lead professional development associated with diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and antiracism topics
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- 3 years' experience in a higher education or other similarly complex educational setting.
- Experience in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion
- Experience researching, identifying and collaborating in the implementation of best practices related to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion and the concept of cultural responsiveness
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a field related to social sciences, social work, organizational change, or diversity, equity & inclusion studies
- At least two years of professional work, research, teaching and/or experience in the field of diversity and inclusion, social justice advocacy and education, student development, student advising, student organization advising, and/or campus-wide programming.
- At least two years of experience in addressing bias reports, conflict resolution and/or mediation
- At least two years of experience leading diversity and inclusion related initiatives and programs.
About SUNY Cortland
SUNY Cortland is one of 64 campuses in the State University of New York system. The State University of New York is a quality public university that combines world-renowned faculty, dedicated staff, and a truly diverse body of talented students to pursue its mission in every corner of the state: "to learn, to search, to serve."
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