Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Strategic Initiatives

Company: University of Southern Mississippi
Location: Hattiesburg
Posted on: September 15, 2020

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Vice President Strategy Consulting Jobs in Hattiesburg, MS. Jobs. Jobs. Interviews. University of Southern Mississippi4.2?. Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Strategic Initiatives. Special Instructions to Applicants. This position will be open. until filled. Priority review will be given to applicants who submit completed. applications by 5:00 PM on Friday, July 10.. Job Summary. The Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Strategic Initiatives is responsible to the President for providing collaborative, strategic, and result-oriented leadership for institution-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.. Primary Duties and Responsibilities. Plans, develops, and coordinates diversity-oriented programs and initiatives, including the development and implementation of a strategic diversity plan that aligns with the University’s strategic plan for Hattiesburg, Gulf Park, and all other sites.Works collaboratively and effectively with the offices of the Provost, University Vice Presidents, Deans, Human Resources, General Counsel, and Athletics, and serves as an active team member on University committees to help advance the University’s mission and goals related to education and employment equity and accessibility.Works closely with HR to enhance Affirmative Action and EEO compliance. Works with university compliance officer on the design and implementation of diversity programs ensuring hiring practices and policies align with institutional goals.Plans, guides, and advises the President and the executive leadership team on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Responsible for developing and presenting to the executive leadership team for consideration innovative approaches for achieving greater institutional diversity.Assists with the creation of training programs for units that will help contribute to the recruitment, retention, and success of underrepresented faculty, staff, and students. Assists with the development of curricular and co-curricular initiatives to address issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.Develops, implements, maintains, and annually assesses the University’s diversity efforts using metrics and procedures that track trends at the unit and institutional level. Represents the University at all IHL and state-wide efforts to address issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.Effectively manages and advocates for resources to advance new and ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in an efficient, cost-effective, and high impact manner.Cultivates relationships with various community, civic, and professional organizations to foster collaboration that advances diversity initiatives between the University and local communities.Collaborates with the USM Foundation to identify external fundraising opportunities that support ongoing diversity-related training and programming. Works with the University’s affiliated entities to develop and implement related initiatives.Performs other duties as needed and/or directed by the President.. Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Strategic Initiatives. The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Strategic Initiatives.. 118 College Drive. Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001. United States. Division Office of the President. Position Type Staff. Employment Status Full Time. Grant Funded No. Special Instructions to Applicants. This position will be open. until filled. Priority review will be given to applicants who submit completed. applications by 5:00 PM on Friday, July 10.. Job Summary. The Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Strategic Initiatives is responsible to the President for providing collaborative, strategic, and result-oriented leadership for institution-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.. Primary Duties and Responsibilities. Plans, develops, and coordinates diversity-oriented programs and initiatives, including the development and implementation of a strategic diversity plan that aligns with the University’s strategic plan for Hattiesburg, Gulf Park, and all other sites.. Works collaboratively and effectively with the offices of the Provost, University Vice Presidents, Deans, Human Resources, General Counsel, and Athletics, and serves as an active team member on University committees to help advance the University’s mission and goals related to education and employment equity and accessibility.. Works closely with HR to enhance Affirmative Action and EEO compliance. Works with university compliance officer on the design and implementation of diversity programs ensuring hiring practices and policies align with institutional goals.. Plans, guides, and advises the President and the executive leadership team on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Responsible for developing and presenting to the executive leadership team for consideration innovative approaches for achieving greater institutional diversity.. Assists with the creation of training programs for units that will help contribute to the recruitment, retention, and success of underrepresented faculty, staff, and students. Assists with the development of curricular and co-curricular initiatives to address issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.. Develops, implements, maintains, and annually assesses the University’s diversity efforts using metrics and procedures that track trends at the unit and institutional level.. Represents the University at all IHL and state-wide efforts to address issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.. Effectively manages and advocates for resources to advance new and ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in an efficient, cost-effective, and high impact manner.. Cultivates relationships with various community, civic, and professional organizations to foster collaboration that advances diversity initiatives between the University and local communities.. Collaborates with the USM Foundation to identify external fundraising opportunities that support ongoing diversity-related training and programming. Works with the University’s affiliated entities to develop and implement related initiatives.. Performs other duties as needed and/or directed by the President.. Minimum Qualifications. Earned terminal degree with 10-15 years progressively. responsible experience in higher education or related industry.. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities. Experience with strategic planning;. Demonstrated and successful experience working collaboratively across multiple units with diverse interests;. An open and transparent leadership style;. Excellent written and verbal communication skills;. Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze data;. Respect for and an understanding of shared governance;. Ability to successfully manage multiple ongoing tasks, and. Broad knowledge of issues of access, inclusion, diversity, equity, and multiculturalism in a university setting.. Preferred Qualifications. Candidates with relevant diversity and inclusion. experience in higher education will be given highest level of consideration. About The University of Southern Mississippi. The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites in central and southern Mississippi, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 130 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and sport venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 40 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of approximately 15,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 36 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 24 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.. Get alerts to jobs like this, to your inbox.

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