What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion position at Everett Community College?

Associate Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and InclusionPlease see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is open until filled. Full consideration will be on January 6, 2025. Applications received after January 6, 2025 may not receive full consideration.

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

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.

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;

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

Job Title : Associate Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Department :

Department : Equity and Social Justice

Job Summary / Basic Function :

The Associate Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a strategic partner who provides leadership and policy direction with direct oversight of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging functions.

In this role, the Associate Vice President serves as a strategic advisor to the College President within the senior leadership team. The responsibilities of this position are broad in scope, encompassing college-wide functions and addressing various issues. The Associate Vice President plays a key role in advancing the “Yes, and” culture and mission, vision, and goals of the College by fostering strong across the campus and with our broader community.

This leader must possess strong management, follow-through, and communication skills. They should understand and promote the connection between DEI functions and student learning, as well as institutional effectiveness outcomes. Additionally, they must be able to work with both broad concepts and specific details, attend to fine points of policy, exercise discretion and judgment, and maintain confidentiality.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide leadership, direction, advocacy, and administrative oversight for all members of the Equity and Social Justice team while promoting excellence and 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 and Guided Pathways.
Create and foster positive relationships with faculty, staff, and students by maintaining effective lines of communication and serving as a strong advocate for all.
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 within your area of oversight and across the College that comply with state and federal regulations.
Develop and initiate innovations related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging that are responsive to the rapidly changing environment in which our students live and learn, and our employees work.
Exercise a key role in strategic planning, outcomes assessment, program review, program development, and resource allocation.
Expand, develop, and coordinate relationships with community organizations designed to increase enrollment and the success of all students, including historically underrepresented populations.
Develop, initiate, evaluate, refine, and continuously use data-informed strategic processes that 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).
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to develop programming designed to strengthen the culture of inclusion, belonging, and engagement at the College.
Work 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 while maintaining compliance in collaboration with the College’s stakeholders.
Serve as a subject matter expert, advocate, and resource for the College community.

AREAS OF OVERSIGHT

Oversee the College’s Equity and Social Justice programs.

Oversee the systematic and ongoing evaluation of divisional and relevant institutional policies.

Oversee the College’s Federal TRiO Programs.

Oversee the College’s International Student Programs.

Oversee and lead the College’s Equity and Diversity Center, articulating the vision, mission, and goals of the office while building connections with other units across the College and within the community.

Oversee the College’s committees and groups related to shared identity.

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

Clearly define performance expectations for staff within the office, ensure accountability, and provide ongoing informal feedback, coaching, and mentoring; conduct formal performance evaluations.

Oversee the creation and implementation of annual operational plans for each area of supervision.

Serve on College committees and provide leadership to committees as 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, and / or coordinate projects, committees, and task forces as assigned by the President.

Discharge other administrative assignments as directed by the President.

Fulfill other duties as assigned.

COMMON EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DUTIES

Support the mission, vision, and values of Everett Community College through courageous and ethical leadership, both college-wide and as a thought leader within the College’s leadership team.

Ensure that strategies supporting student access, success, and completion are appropriately prioritized, supported, and aligned with the College’s mission, vision, and values.

Work as member of the College’s leadership team in support of shared goals across the institution, regardless of administrative unit, making generous assumptions and conducting open-minded analyses of situations that can assist all parties in learning from failures and creating successes.

Commit to a “Yes, And” culture by demonstrating the value of a cohesive, intentional, and positive environment that brings out the best in everyone (e.g., being present and listening, making each other look good, embracing change and failure, and choosing positivity).

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

Train, supervise, and evaluate employees in accordance with College policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements, engaging in courageous conversations and appropriately using candor and principles of trust, honesty, humility, and compassion, while providing support and 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 DEI teams);

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 :

Posting Date : 12 / 10 / 2024

Closing Date :

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants :

This position is open until filled. Full consideration will be on January 6, 2025. Applications received after January 6, 2025 may not receive full consideration.

Notice to Applicants

Drug-Free Campus

Safety and Security

Reasonable Accommodations and Non-Discrimination

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;

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

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