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Academic DEIB

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Specialist (Academic) provides leadership and support to unit/college management directors; creates programs and develops resources; conducts outreach.

• Participate in the creation of the strategic vision related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) efforts in the assigned area; provide outreach, programming, and resources for students, faculty, and staff to enhance belonging
• Articulate and promote the benefits of diversity and advocate for an inclusive environment that engages diversity to strengthen and maintain a positive educational experience/environment
• Oversee and administer the DEIB budget for assigned area; allocate resources appropriately
• Provide DEIB education through presentations and trainings
• Collect data to assess the success of DEIB programs and outcomes; prepare and provide reports and updates
• May meet with students or employees related to DEIB concerns; participate in the creation of a remedial action plan
• Educate students and employees about avenues and resources for reporting concerns
• Design and implement activities for engagement in DEIB efforts and programs
• Design and coordinate activities for diverse student/employee groups and organizations while connecting and communicating the mission of the DEIB office with broad audiences
• May manage the recruitment and retention of underrepresented students
• Maintain industry awareness; update leadership on best practices to create a more inclusive environment for students and employees
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00