Associate Vice President Of Diversity, Equity And Inclusion

The Associate Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a strategic partner and provides leadership and policy direction with direct oversight for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging functions, including: the Diversity and Equity Center, TRiO programs, and international programs.

The Associate Vice President operates as a critical thought leader and strategic advisor for the College President and Leadership team. In addition to being responsible for coordination and implementation of strategic diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging functions, the role serves as a regular member of the President's Leadership team and responsibilities are very broad in scope involving college-wide functions and issues.

The Associate Vice President plays a key role in advancing the "Yes, and'' culture and DEI values of the College through the relationships between the College, students (prospective and enrolled), and community partners that further the College's mission, vision, and goals. The incumbent must have strong management, follow through and communication skills; understand and promote the connection between diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging functions and student learning and institutional effectiveness outcomes, understand and work with broad concepts as well as specificity, attend to fine details of policies, and exercise discretion and judgment and maintain confidentiality.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership, direction, advocacy, & administrative oversight for all members of the Equity & Social Justice team while promoting excellence & integrity

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and improve a holistic diversity, equity, and inclusion plan that fosters cross-College involvement and is informed by the Five Dimensions of Equity & Guided Pathways

• Create and foster positive relationships with faculty, staff, and students by maintaining effective lines of communication serving as a strong advocate for all faculty, staff, and students

• Plan, develop and administer the annual budgets in assigned units, make recommendations on budget and financial data; monitor, control, and authorize expenditures in accordance with established budget procedures, and maintain appropriate records;

• Review, develop and recommend administrative policies and procedures under area of oversight and college‐wide that comply with state and federal regulations;

• Develop and initiate innovations related diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging that are responsive to the rapidly changing environment which our students live and learn and our employees work

• Exercise a key role in strategic planning & outcomes assessment; program review, program development, & resource allocation

• Expand, develop, & coordinate relationships with community organizations designed to increase enrollment & success of all students, including historically underrepresented student populations

• Develop, initiate, evaluate, refine, and continuously use data-informed strategic processes which support student success and employee retention.

• Assign, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the work of assigned classified, professional, faculty, and administrative staff.

• Provide opportunities, sponsorship, and support for professional development, growth, and empowerment at all levels (faculty, staff, trainees).

• Collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to develop programming designed to strengthen the culture of inclusion, belongingness and engagement at the College.

• Works collaboratively across the College to interrogate and analyze data to assess and improve institutional climate.

• Provide strategic direction for training initiatives on cultural competency, racial diversity, gender differences, disability, sexual harassment, building a climate of equity and inclusion, professionalism, and other topics designed to increase awareness and support of equity and inclusion values and maintaining compliance in collaboration with School's stakeholders.

• Serve as a subject matter expert, advocate, and resource for the College community.

AREAS OF OVERSIGHT

• Oversees the College's Equity and Social Justice programs;

• Oversees the systematic & ongoing evaluation of divisional & relevant institutional policies

• Oversees the College's Federal TRIO Programs;

• Oversees the College's International Student programs

• Oversees and leads the College's Equity & Diversity Center, articulating vision, mission, and goals of the office and building connections with other units across the College and out into the community

• Oversees the College's committees and groups related to shared identity

• Leads the development and implementation of institutional training to promote cultural understanding and competency and a climate of equity and inclusion.

• Clearly defines performance expectations for staff within the office, ensures accountability, and provides ongoing informal feedback, coaching, and mentoring; conducts formal performance evaluations

• Oversee the creation & implementation of annual operational plans for each area of supervision

• Serve on College committees and provide leadership to College committees as may be designated by the President;

• Act as the College's liaison to external agencies and organizations regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion matters (e.g. State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and other organizations);

• Lead, participate in, or coordinate projects, committees or task forces as assigned by the President;

• Discharge other administrative assignments, as directed by the President; and

• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

COMMON EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DUTIES

• Support the mission, vision and values of Everett Community College through courageous and ethical leadership college‐wide and as a thought leader and team member of the College leadership team;

• Assure strategies that support student access, success and completion are appropriately prioritized and supported, as well as aligned with the College's mission, vision and values;

• Work as part of the College's leadership team in support of shared goals across the College, regardless of administrative unit, making generous assumptions and conducting open‐minded analysis of situations that can assist all parties to learn from failures and create successes;

• Commitment to a "Yes, And" culture by demonstrating the value of a cohesive, intentional and positive culture that brings out the best in all (i.e., being present and listening, making each other look good, embracing change and failure and choosing positivity);

• Personify leadership that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, that is transparent, positive, visible and ethical in terms of its service to students, the College and the community; and

• Train, supervise and evaluate employees through College policies and applicable collective bargaining agreement(s) with courageous conversations and the appropriate use of candor and principles of trust, honesty, humility and compassion and the provision of support and appropriate resources geared toward success regardless of employee type.

COMPETENCIES:

• Participatory Management: Provide opportunity for assigned staff to participate in management decision‐making when and where appropriate. Consistently seek out appropriate information and input that ensure stakeholders perspective is considered;

• Approachability: Willing to take immediate time to actively listen to others. Considered "accessible" or can be depended upon to be available when needed. Responsive;

• Change Management: Initiate and/or manage the change process and energize it on an ongoing basis, taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace;

• Leadership: Lead by example - serve as an appropriate role model to colleagues. Demonstrate confidence within areas of expertise ‐ promote a cooperative work environment. Ability to appropriately apply leadership techniques to motivate, develop and guide employees;

• Visionary Leadership: Create a clear, compelling vision. Communicate vision and gain commitment. Act in accordance with vision. Display passion and optimism. Mobilize others to fulfill the vision;

• Oral & Written Communication: Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations. Listen and get clarification. Respond well to questions. Demonstrate group presentation skills. Participate in meetings. Structure and convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents. Review and edit written work constructively. Ability to tailor to audience in mind;

• Student Centered: Ensures attention, interest, activities and efforts are centered upon the best interest of students. Create and support an environment that enables learners to achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals. Provide courteous and helpful responses to all customers, whether they be students, general public or employees from another department;

• Support for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Support initiatives of the College and departments to expand the human qualities that differentiate our workforce and workplace. Exemplify tenants of tolerance, acceptance and interest in different viewpoints, cultures, and backgrounds and demand similar conduct of assigned staff and department;

• Accountability: Accountable for own actions, decisions, errors, mistakes and/or failures to act when appropriate. Accept responsibility when given, understand what duties employee is responsible for and can be counted upon to carry out those responsibilities; and

• Teamwork: Demonstrate a willingness to work with, and help others in completing job assignments, the ability to accept constructive criticism, and to cooperate with fellow employees and supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field from an accredited higher education institution and 3 years of relevant leadership experience; OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited higher education institution and 5 years of relevant leadership experience.

• Successful progressively responsible experience leading diversity advocacy initiatives, preferably in higher education.

• Three (3) years of supervisory experience

• Demonstrated experience with:

• strategic planning and implementation, fiscal management, resource development and allocation, and supervision and development of personnel

• building relationships, and working effectively with culturally and socioeconomically diverse populations, community organizations, and campus community

• building consensus and coalitions among diverse stakeholders to achieve institutional goals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in student development, counseling, higher education administration, or a related field from an institutionally accredited college or university;

• Strong leadership and coaching skills;

• Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory

• Demonstrated knowledge of academic policies, procedures and regulatory requirements;

• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, implementing forward-thinking strategies to meet the anticipated needs of the institution;

• The ability to balance strategic focus with operational perspective (articulate vision, execute strategic initiatives, and manage the operations of College HR team);

• Excellent communication skills; written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal;

• Experience in public and/or academic environments; and

• Familiarity with academic, community college or university institutions.

Physical Demands

Everett Community College follows the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment

• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials

• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

Work Hours:

Typical work hours are 8 am

• 5 pm Monday

• Friday with occasional night and weekend hours. Summer schedule is condensed to 4 10's, typically with Fridays off.

Posting Date: 06/28/2024 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is open until filled. Full consideration will be on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Applications received after July 14 may not receive full consideration.

With equity at the heart of our strategic plan, we strive for a future at EvCC where all staff, faculty, and students are valued, welcomed, and actively supported. We are committed to hiring individuals who exemplify the vision, mission and core values of our institution.

Benefits

This position is eligible for State of Washington Public Employee Benefits, such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, Retirement plans, and more. Additionally, Everett Community College Administrative/Exempt employees accrue 16 hours of vacation for every month of service, during which the employee is in pay status for 10 or more days; 8 hours of sick leave for every month of service, during which the employee is in pay status for 10 or more days; 11 paid holidays throughout the year, plus 3 paid personal holidays. For more benefits information, visit EvCC Benefits Page

Notice to Applicants

Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Drug-Free Campus

In compliance with federal and state regulations, EvCC is committed to a safe and drug-free campus. Employees are required to comply with EvCC's policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notification of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety.

The complete policy is available at the EvCC Policies page. If you would like a printed copy of the policy, or if you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 425-388-9229.

Safety and Security

EvCC strives to be a safe, secure and prepared campus for our students, staff and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety, Security and Emergency Management page. This information is required by law and is provided by the EvCC Security Department. If you would like a printed copy of this information, you may contact the Security Department at (425) 388-9990.

Reasonable Accommodations and Non-Discrimination

Reasonable accommodation is provided in all aspects of employment, including the application process, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at hr@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9229. For more information see: EvCC3020: Americans with Disabilities Act policy

Everett Community College does not discriminate based on, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, language, culture, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy or parental status, marital status, actual or perceived disability, use of service animal, economic status, military or veteran status, spirituality or religion, or genetic information in its programs, activities, or employment.

Contact the following people with inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination, Title IX compliance, or Americans with Disabilities Act compliance:

Equal Opportunity Director: EqualOpportunity@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9271;

ADA Coordinator: ADACoordinator@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9232;

Title IX Coordinator: TitleIXCoordinator@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9271.

All offices are located in Olympus Hall 111, 2000 Tower St. Everett, WA 98201.

For more information, visit the Equal Opportunity and Title IX website.

Salary $110,000 to $115,000