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Assistant Dean for Community Engagement and Inclusive Excellence

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI Intern
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025
Position Information

Posting Number SF01985 Job Title Assistant Dean for Community Engagement and Inclusive Excellence Position Number 108669 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 14 Pay Grade Range Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $77,000 - $80,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department Information

Department Dean Health Sciences Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by May 9, 2025. Applications received after May 9, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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About URI

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

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Basic Function

The Assistant Dean for Community Engagement and Inclusive Excellence will engage with low income and other underserved communities in Rhode Island to implement and develop programs and partnerships. Advise on and advocate for inclusive excellence in the College of Health Sciences. Work closely with university stakeholders to help cultivate an academic, working, and living environment that fosters an inclusive people-centered culture at the University of Rhode Island.

Duties and Responsibilities

Community Engagement

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Engage with low income and other underserved communities in Rhode Island to implement and develop the following four initiatives: / Pipeline programs by engaging with schools and community groups. / Support programs for students who enroll in the College of Health Sciences from these communities. / Partnerships to address health needs in the communities. / Internship programs and clinical placements.
  • While the initial focus will be in Rhode Island, future efforts may expand to other states.

Inclusive Excellence In The College Of Health Sciences

  • Advise on and advocate for inclusive excellence in the College of Health Sciences.
  • Work with faculty and staff to develop, coordinate, and implement programs, initiatives, plans, and partnerships across the College of Health Sciences that focus on inclusive excellence. Develop community building initiatives within the college and with off-campus partners. Plan and host programs to enhance student success.
  • Advise and inform the Dean and other College of Health Sciences leadership on all current issues and best practices.
  • In coordination with the College of Health Sciences leadership and inclusive excellence related committees, define areas in need of attention and/or support, and recommend policy changes or other approaches to address the needs.
  • Lead and engage the College of Health Sciences in training and professional development.
  • Support efforts to recruit, develop, retain and support a diverse community in the college of health sciences, including students, faculty and staff.
  • Work alongside URI Office of Equal Opportunity and University leadership, including Human Resources, Community, Equity and Diversity, and other offices/programs to identify evidence-based practices in recruitment, retention, and promotion of a diverse, engaged workforce. This may include serving as the Outreach Coordinator for faculty or staff searches, responsible for leading efforts to increase the representation of underrepresented groups in the applicant pool.

Inclusive Excellence At The University Of Rhode Island

  • Work closely with the Office of Community, Equity and Diversity (CED) and other university entities to help cultivate an academic, working, and living environment that fosters an inclusive people-centered culture at the University of Rhode Island.
  • Attend monthly meetings convened by the Assistant Vice President of CED. Shared support resources to address common goals and challenges.
  • Serve on University Diversity Council (UDC). Attend bi-monthly council meetings. Share best practices across academic and administrative units. Evaluate collective progress toward Focus URI KPIs. Coordinate inclusion enhancing activities to increase impact and eliminate silos.
  • Serve on Inclusive Excellence Awards Committee.
  • Chair or serve on at least one other UDC work group, task force, committee.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

Participate in college and university committees as appropriate.

Represent the college and university externally on matters pertaining to inclusive excellence.

Perform Additional Responsibilities As Required.

Willingness to travel and work nights and/or weekends when necessary.

Licenses, Tools, And Equipment

Personal computers, printers, and relevant programs and software.

Required

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree.
  • Minimum of five years of community engagement and/or inclusive excellence professional experience.
  • Demonstrated experience and dedication to enhancing community inclusiveness.
  • Demonstrated experience in community engagement and community-based programs.
  • Demonstrated experience leading inclusive excellence initiatives (i.e., justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, community building and strategic partnerships) in higher education, private industry, non-profit, and/or government institutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with decision makers and stakeholders at multiple levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a variety of institutions/agencies.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
  • Demonstrated experience and dedication to ensuring equity for underrepresented or marginalized groups.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a confidential and sensitive environment.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

Preferred

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in higher education.
  • Demonstrated fluency in Spanish.
  • Demonstrated experience with identifying and mitigating issues and barriers associated with recruitment and retention of individuals from underrepresented groups.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of scholarly research and/or best practices regarding inclusive excellence.
  • Demonstrated active participation in relevant professional associations (e.g., NADOHE, AAC&U, APLU, NASPA, AAAED, CUPA, etc.)

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The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date 04/02/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 4 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) CV.

(#3) Other Document – A statement on community outreach and inclusive excellence (as one complete pdf doc.)

(#4) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14999

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