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Diversity & Inclusion Student Commons Managing Director
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Working Title : Diversity & Inclusion Student Commons Managing Director
Brief Position Overview :
The Diversity & Inclusion Student Commons (DISC) and Montana State University is seeking a highly energetic and organized professional to support students and other members of the institution. The DISC is one of the most dynamic and engaged offices on campus. We promote inclusion and understanding of difference, support students from underrepresented identity groups, and encourage critical thinking about diversity topics.
Position Number : 4M1043
Department : Diversity & Inclusion DISC
Division : Division of Student Success
Appointment Type : Classified
Contract Term : Fiscal Year
FLSA : Exempt
Union Affiliation : FOCUS-MFPE
FTE : 1.0
Salary : Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Recruitment Type : Open
General Statement :
The mission of the Diversity & Inclusion Student Commons (DISC) is to increase understanding, promote inclusion, and inspire critical thinking about diversity, as well as to provide support for students who identify with a wide range of diverse identity groups. The DISC is a unit of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. The Managing Director reports to the Senior Diversity and Inclusion Officer.
The Managing Director provides expertise on issues of access, equity, diversity and inclusion regarding student support services, community building, professional development best practices, and practical applications.
This position requires an understanding of the relevance of racial / ethnic identity, social justice theories, and student development theories, and an ability to work effectively with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds and ideologies in a compassionate, culturally competent manner.
The Managing Director is responsible for bringing knowledge of student diversity and identity issues to conversations concerning the campus-wide community. The Managing Director is responsible for building partnerships across campus and providing information to the university community related to diversity and inclusion. The Managing Director develops and manages programs and events that serve underrepresented groups of MSU students and fosters an inclusive community.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Coordinate and oversee direct support services to MSU students identifying with a wide range of underrepresented identities
Develop and implement programs to support underrepresented and / or marginalized students, and foster a sense of community and belonging among students
Actively work to create a campus culture that is welcoming to and inclusive of all identity groups
Develop annual and long-term strategic plans for the office
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Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills :
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills :
The Successful Candidate Will :
Position Special Requirements / Additional Information :
Work is typically performed in a normal office environment. There are, however, recurring and frequent early / late and weekend hours required. Limited travel is required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties? Yes
Number of Vacancies : 1
Desired Start Date : Upon successful completion of search
Position End Date (if temporary) :
Open Date :
Close Date :
Applications will be : Screening of applications will begin on November 20, 2024 ; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions :
EEO Statement :
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
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