Department: President's Office
Job Summary: Reporting directly to the President, the Special Assistant for Diversity and Inclusion provides strategic direction to the College's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, with particular attention to the institution's policies, practices, structures, climate, and culture. Working collaboratively with the College's Director of Academic Diversity and Inclusion; the Director of Equity, Inclusion and Compliance; and other key stakeholders, this position directs initiatives designed to foster a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all constituents, with a particular focus on students, staff, and alumni.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of five years' experience in a similar role at a higher education institution or in an equivalent field. A successful track record of initiating institution-wide strategies, programs, and projects advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Demonstrated ability to work independently to meet stated objectives while maintaining collaborative relationships. Strong communication and presentation skills.
Essential Functions: The Special Assistant to the President for Diversity and Inclusion:
- Leads stakeholder engagement efforts in the development and implementation of a College-wide plan for diversity and inclusion.
- Serves as a member of the President's Cabinet, partnering with College's leadership and management team on all matters pertaining to diversity and inclusion and recommending solutions, as appropriate.
- Provides leadership for a number of presidential priorities, including the College's participation in the American Talent Initiative, the management of an Alumni Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Board, and the College's Diversity Council.
- Maintains knowledge of current industry trends in diversity & inclusion through reading, classes, webinars, and/or seminars and coordinates with Human Resources and College Counsel, as appropriate.
- Participates in departmental and College committees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree
Required Application Documents: Cover letter, Resume & Three Professional References
About Marist College: Marist College is located on the banks of the historic Hudson River midway between New York City and Albany; at its Florence, Italy branch campus; and Manhattan Executive Center. A comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts, its mission is to "help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century." Marist is consistently recognized for excellence by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 384 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (8th Best Regional University/North), Kiplinger's Personal Finance ("Best College Values"), and others. Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,400 adult and graduate students in 47 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees. Pending accreditation, the College will also launch the Marist/Health Quest School of Medicine, which aspires to become a nationally recognized leader in technology-enabled medical education, discovery, and care delivery.
Type of Position: Full Time
Classification: Administrative
Months per Year: 12
Work Schedule: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday;
nights and weekends on occasion
Hours per Week: 37.5
Location: Marist College main campus, Poughkeepsie, NY
Number of Positions Openings: 1
Equal Employment Statement: Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.
Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.
Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.
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