Salary: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually
Location : Lakewood, WA
Job Type: Full-time, regular
Job Number: 2324A13
Direct Report Unit: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Opening Date: 06/11/2024
Closing Date: 6/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Position Objective

The Associate Director (AD) for the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Campus Climate will lead the oversight of day-to-day operations for the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (O-EDI). The AD of O-EDI & CC supports the implementation and the achievement of the O-EDI priorities, objectives, and strategies as they relate to the college wide strategic plan, campus climate results, and college scorecard equity measures. As we improve our campus climate, this position will lead the O-EDI team in providing college-wide learning, training, and tools to address matters related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and antiracism. This position will collaborate with, and report to, the Associate Vice President for EDI to provide subject matter education, coaching, consultation, programming, evaluation, and reporting that is critical in fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement, organizational accountability and effectiveness, compliance, momentum, and advancement towards Clover Park Technical College's (CPTC) equitable and anti-racist strategic plan, strategies, and goals.
The position will also provide leadership through the development, on-going planning and the direct implementation of a new comprehensive student peer mentoring program that will enhance current and future diversity program opportunities for students from historically marginalized communities while addressing barriers to retention. Using the College Access: Research and Action (CARA) model and core competencies, this position will supervise trained mentors to provide opportunities for students to work together to navigate the educational system in a technical college setting using evidence-based mentoring strategies.
This position will work closely with the following departments who will be strategic partners, stakeholders, and collaborators:

• Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Divisions of Student Success and Instruction
• Teaching and Learning Center
• College 102 (College Success) Faculty
• The Foundation for Tacoma Students

Clover Park Technical College celebrates the many individuals that make up our community and embraces the opportunity to learn from our differences and similarities. CPTC values equity and respect. We seek to create an environment of innovation and excellence that focuses on student success, lifelong learning, and social responsibility.
Duties and Tasks (Essential Functions)

Duty: Management of O-EDI department and college wide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategic priorities implementation
Tasks include:

• Supervise and coordinate the daily operations of O-EDI department and staff, to also include peer mentorship student employees.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate O-EDI staff to also include approval of leave, conduct performance evaluations and professional development plans, one on one meetings, and team development.
• Collaborates with all members of the O-EDI Team, Disability Services, and affiliated groups on various projects and events to support the seamless alignment of EDI strategic priorities aimed at eliminating opportunity gaps that are embedded in the 2023-2028 college strategic plan.
• Serve as the acting AVP of EDI in the absence of the AVP of EDI.
• Drive the vision for creating a campus climate that is inclusive and welcoming to undocumented and Latino/a/x/e students.
• Provide EDI consultations with faculty, staff, and instructional partners to develop and facilitate customized EDI workshops and presentations that support EDI college wide learning outcomes.
• Provide oversight to the implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive EDI-focused professional development program for degree-seeking students, staff, and faculty audiences in accordance with RCW 28B.10.149 Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism- Program for students and RCW 28B.10.145 Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism- Professional development. Become a trained search advocate within one year of employment to work with search committees throughout the search and selection process to advance equity, validity, and diversity at CPTC.
• Support the momentum for identity-based affinity and accountability groups. •Actively participate in campus-wide groups, committees, and initiatives such as the College Council shared governance, Equity Council shared governance, and Guided Pathways/Achieving the Dream.

Duty : Peer Mentorship Program Administration and Student Identity Development
Tasks include:

• Develop, implement, monitor, evaluate and maintain continuous improvement for peer mentorship offerings from O-EDI within a student identity development framework in accordance with RCW 28B.50.920.
• Provide direct supervision, training, professional development, and evaluation to peer leaders to understand how to support student mentees with each of the 5 core competencies: College environment and fit, paying for college, navigating college systems, career pathways, and counseling and communication; through regular individual meetings, staff meetings, annual trainings, and student employee onboarding orientation.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate a 5 person student leadership team to ensure student voice and input is centered in the development of program offerings and operations.
• Develop the job description for the peer leader student employees to reflect accurate and updated duties.
• Sustain an authentic relationship and partnerships with Foundation for Tacoma Students, College Access: Research and Action (CARA), and CPTC College Success faculty to support the goal of post-secondary degree completion at CPTC.
• Develop necessary ongoing training for peer leaders.
• Lead, and coordinate participant tracking to demonstrate effectiveness of programming in support of our college goal of increasing persistence, retention, and success of diverse student populations, first time freshmen, first generation, low-income, students with disabilities.
• Serve as a resource person for students and the campus community; facilitate referrals to appropriate administrative departments to resolve problems and obtain accurate information; project a positive image for O-EDI; utilize discretion and interact tactfully, sensitively and effectively with a diverse public and college constituency to resolve problems.

Duty: Assessment, Reporting & Budget
Tasks include:

• Use HEDS to conduct a campus climate survey every three years and follow up student listening sessions in the alternating years.
• Utilize findings from a variety of assessments to develop professional development, determine future institutional needs/intervention strategies/policy change, and create opportunities for greater campus engagement.
• Compile, analyze, and share relevant professional development and training assessment data via an annual EDI impact report, with SBCTC, institutional stakeholders, and executive leadership.
• Support the implementation of a data informed roll out of the college wide learning outcomes.
• Serve as the budget authority for dedicated funding for training, programming, and student employee wages.
• Facilitate the completion of peer leader evaluations and assessments (post summer/foundational training written assessment, mid-year evaluation, counseling observation, end of year evaluation).
• Guide peer leaders in utilizing a data-tracking system to monitor student progress and track benchmark and outcome data.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Institutional Effectiveness to meet our requirements outlined in the Data Sharing Agreement with Foundation for Tacoma Students.
• Maintain O-EDI websites to communicate the O-EDI impact and ensure training frameworks and training materials used for relevant RCWs are publicly accessible on the CPTC website.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of two years of experience planning, implementing, and assessing programs designed to address the needs of diverse student communities.
• Any combination of experience working with and for underrepresented and underserved communities, preferably with Latino/a/x/e and Black/African American communities.
• Any combination of experience with teaching/instruction and/or developing and facilitating workshops and training, preferably in areas of diversity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of power, privilege, oppression, and antiracism ideologies within the context of the United States of America.
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to develop culturally responsive programs in a higher education OR nonprofit environment by serving as a planning member for the development of a culturally responsive program.
• Demonstrated understanding of student development frameworks (primarily related to Intersectionality, LGBTQIA , Latino/a/x/e, and African American identity development theory).
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships and function as a team member.
• Ability to facilitate and moderate dialogue among cross-cultural environments.
• Possess a commitment to anti-Blackness, intersectionality, and social justice.

Application Instructions

• Complete application
• Upload a cover letter describing your skills and experience and how they relate to this position's Minimum and Preferred Qualifications.
• Upload resume
• Upload unofficial transcripts of the highest earned degree.
• Complete Supplemental Questions

All offers of employment at Clover Park Technical College are contingent upon successful completion of background checks, which include criminal history and sexual misconduct information requirements. Information obtained from the background checks will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the specific position.
Should you have any difficulties uploading your documents, please get in touch with NeoGov Technical Support at 1-855-524-5627, Mon-Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific Time. Official transcripts are required upon hire
. Supplemental Information Clover Park Technical College is not sponsoring H1-B Visas.
Land Acknowledgement Statement
We acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the Puget Sound Salish peoples belonging to the Puyallup, Steilacoom, Nisqually, and Squaxin Island tribes and bands, and we honor and thank the traditional caretakers of this land. We value the tribes in our community and the impact that they continue to make on our college to this day. For more information about CPTC's commitment to indigenous tribes, please visit.
Why we work for Washington State's Community and Technical Colleges
There are a host of reasons why we work at Clover Park Technical College, including the fact that we are part of a network called the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBTC). We are proud to be part of an institution that believes in building strong people, families, and communities. Community and technical colleges help people grow their skills and talents so they can become global citizens. Faculty and staff make colleges come alive, giving each student a place in which they want to learn. You can participate in college events, clubs, and committees that engage you, while college guest speakers enlighten and inspire you.
More than a paycheck Clover Park Technical College offers much more than a paycheck. There is an outstanding benefits package that is worth an additional value equivalent to about 30% of your base salary. We offer a full range of benefits that include multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage options for employees and eligible family members; choice of retirement and deferred compensation plans to save for the future; paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, reduced tuition, and employee discounts and memberships Employee Assistance Program and more.
Our History Clover Park Technical College is located in Lakewood, Washington. Our college has a rich history of professional and technical education dating back to the 1940s, when Clover Park School District established a War Production program, training civilians as auto mechanics, aircraft-service mechanics, ship-fitters, welders, and blueprint readers. Now, CPTC offers more than forty programs in Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, Health Sciences, Human Services, Business, Hospitality, Science Technology, Engineering, Transportation, and Trades. CPTC has two campuses: Our main campus is located in Lakewood, WA and our South Hill Campus is located in Puyallup, WA. Learn more about Clover Park Technical College by visiting.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clover Park Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and committed to principles of diversity. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran.
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Do you have a Master's degree from an accredited college or university?

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Which best describes your experience planning, implementing, and assessing programs designed to address the needsof diverse student communities?

• 2 or more years
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Do you have experience working with and for underrepresented and underserved communities?

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Do you have experience with teaching/instruction and/or developing and facilitating workshops and training,preferably in areas of diversity and inclusion

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Describe the climate for diversity at your present or recent employer or institution. What impact have you had on that climate?
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