Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Company: Texas Christian University
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: November 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Summary:
Under the leadership of the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion: The Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
(DEI) is responsible for leading DEI staff in the development of
strategies, implementation, and oversight of services within the
DEI Office. The Director must be team-oriented, confidential, and a
collaborative leader who develops, plans, and implements
initiatives maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion as
priority for the Burnett School of Medicine.
Duties & Essential Job Functions:
1. Develops strategies with key stakeholders to collaboratively
support diversity, equity and inclusion in the Burnett School of
Medicine.2. Develops, presents, and implements diversity, equity,
and inclusion policies, goals, and objectives; ensures consistency
of implementation of administrative and academic policies.3.
Supervises and develops the DEI staff and manages resources/
activities of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
(including, but not limited to, creating and implementing
Pipeline/Pathways, or other programs),4. Advises and confers with
staff, within the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,
providing technical guidance and confidential problem resolution.5.
Advocates and champions inclusive excellence by integrating
diversity, equity, and educational quality efforts into the Burnett
School of Medicine's institutional operations for long-term
sustainability.6. Proactively engages with students and faculty to
evaluate trends and identify areas for growth.7. Develops content
and facilitates diversity, equity, and inclusion workshops,
trainings meetings, seminars, and orientations for faculty, staff,
and students.8. Together with the Office of Admissions and the
Office of Student Affairs, collect and analyze data on student
recruitment, retention, and support programs - recommend changes as
appropriate.9. Implements strategies and goals of diversity,
equity, and inclusion by working proactively, strategically and
collaboratively with stakeholders (e.g., Associate Dean, Student
Affinity Groups, Faculty Affinity Groups, etc.).10. Collaborates
with relevant offices, committees, and stakeholders to develop,
administer, and analyze data from campus climate faculty and
student surveys, institutional reports, or other sources as
appropriate.11. Collaborates with Office of Faculty Affairs and
Development to develop and monitor faculty and leadership DEI
dashboards to support inclusive excellence across the Burnett
School of Medicine.12. In collaboration with senior leadership at
the Burnett School of Medicine, including the HR Director, develops
and implements evaluation processes to assess effectiveness of
inclusive excellence and department operations; synthesize data to
support accreditation and other program evaluation processes.13.
Collaborates with the Associate Dean, lead staff meetings and
conduct professional development seminars for staff and faculty.14.
Develops, maintains, and presents budget, reports, and financial
projections as directed.15. Explores funding opportunities; writes
and applies for grant support or other funding as appropriate to
develop and support programs and services to enhance diversity,
equity, and inclusion.16. Grant preparation and application by
providing data and information about diversity, equity, and
inclusion.17. Works with Associate Dean to develop and maintain an
advisory committee to support the diversity, equity, and inclusion
initiatives and priorities for the Burnett School of Medicine.18.
In collaboration with the Office for Admissions, engage in
promotional activities for the medical school, such as attending
recruiting events (e.g., identify diverse opportunities at HBCU's,
HSI's, and other URIM).19. In coordination with outreach efforts at
the Burnett School of Medicine, and TCU Main campus builds
relationships and partnerships within the community of DFW, as well
as in the greater DEI community nationally.20. Provides back up
support for Associate Dean and attends meetings where necessary and
appropriate.21. Arranges external speakers and related event
planning details and activities for workshops or events.22. Serves
as member of internal and external School of Medicine committees
when directed by Associate Dean.23. Collaborates activities and
initiatives with TCU main campus, like TCU Office of Diversity and
Inclusion. 24. Performs other related duties as assigned by the
Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Required Education & Experience:
--- Master's degree in a related field. --- 10 years of related
diversity and inclusion leadership with demonstrated track record
of progressive leadership. --- 5 years of supervisory, and project
management experience in a similar role, or relevant supervisory
diversity and inclusion office experience in higher and/or medical
education, including the training, development, coordination, and
evaluation of complex work among a team of staff and/or students
(may run concurrently).
Preferred Education & Experience:
--- Terminal degree in a related field. --- Experience developing
structural, cultural, and related competencies impacting academic
development and performance (e.g., first-generation, URIM, students
within diverse backgrounds and identities). --- Experience in
budgeting, grant writing, and or organizational quality
improvement.
Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
--- None
Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized
Training:
--- Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion or related
field (e.g., health equity, MedEd)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
--- Skill in verbal and written communication including the ability
to work confidentially and collaboratively with various
constituencies in a university setting. --- Skill in organization
and time management, with demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate,
prioritize, and effectively execute multiple initiatives, programs,
and events in order to meet established deadlines. --- Skill in
student mentoring, faculty and staff development and training.---
Skill in interpersonal communication with a successful record of
cultivating productive collegial relationships in effective teams
of various constituencies (e.g., diverse students, faculty, staff,
community stakeholders). --- Skill in identifying and writing
grants and or securing extramural funds.--- Skill in Microsoft
Office-based software applications. --- Skill in effective internal
and external networking with the ability to build and sustain key
relationships. --- Skill in analysis, research, and synthesis.---
Ability to build and advance institutional diversity, equity, and
inclusion initiatives for students and/or faculty. --- Ability to
collaboratively create and develop mentoring and pipeline programs
with measurable outcomes.--- Ability to analyze and evaluate
programs, surveys and synthesize feedback. --- Fluidity with
diverse communities, cultures, stakeholders, and/or other related
demographics within DEI.--- Ability to maintain confidential
information related to students and others.
TCU Core Competencies:
University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human
Resources website and in the staff performance management
system.
Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):
--- Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms
and other printed materials and information.--- Able to speak
(enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication. ---
Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via
telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.---
Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching,
flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking,
kneeling and prolonged sitting.--- Lifting and moving objects and
equipment up to 10 lbs.
Work Environment:
--- Work is indoors and sedentary subject to schedule changes
and/or variable work hours. --- This is an in-person, on-campus,
student-facing position. Some travel required. Majority of work
occurs in an office environment, however, time will also be spent
at affiliated sites and in the community. --- Ability to work
flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends. --- There are
no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.--- The
noise level in this work environment is moderate.
AA/EEO Statement:
As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified
persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability,
genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis
protected by law.
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