Associate Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Required

• An advanced degree, Ph.D., M.A., M.F.A.
• Demonstrated success leading transformational change initiatives in a collaborative environment; Successful record of experience in administrative leadership working collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, students, board, and other stakeholders to advance diversity and inclusion initiatives in all aspects of campus life.

Competencies Required

Demonstrates an Expert/Leader proficiency level in:

• Familiarity with, or engagement in, scholarly activities, such as research, publishing, and assessment, and significant knowledge of issues of how equity and inclusion impact the faculty life cycle
• Excellent interpersonal and public communication skills, including effective messaging to multiple and diverse audiences through multiple media formats (including oral presentation, written communication, digital communications, etc.); ability to present, write about, and discuss controversial topics and conflict in a way that results in productive discussion and meaningful outcomes
• Strong track record in effectively developing and managing budgets, as well as experience soliciting and securing external funding to advance strategic initiatives;
• Ability to be a collaborator and a convener, to work judiciously and diplomatically, with the capacity to build bridges and consensus
• Strong track record of recruiting talent and effectively managing teams of both direct reports and ad hoc working groups
• Effective data analysis, problem solving, and reporting skills; expertise in identifying, collecting and analyzing data necessary to assess institutional priorities and develop key strategies.

Desirable Qualifications

• Effective data analysis, problem solving, and reporting skills; expertise in identifying, collecting and analyzing data necessary to develop and assess progress toward achieving institutional priorities and develop key strategies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state EEO and civil rights laws/regulations/guidelines (e.g., Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA, Section 503/504 of the Rehabilitation Act, VEVRAA, EEO/affirmative action) as they apply to higher educational institutions and knowledge of how these laws interact with up-to-date concerns of marginalized groups.
• Intellectual depth and breadth that will command respect and establish credibility in all areas of an academic setting.

Application Details

Please direct all applications (including a letter of interest and curriculum vitae), nominations, and inquiries electronically to:

https://www.imsearch.com/search-detail/S7-492 

Donna Cramer, Principal

Andarla Hodge, Senior Associate

Isaacson, Miller

Posting Information

THIS POSTING WILL END on the UofI website on SUNDAY 06/14/2020. Please reach out to Isaacson, Miller directly for interest or questions. 

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal and credential background checks. Professional references may be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.