Opportunity Description
Executive Director - Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Community (EDIC)
Seattle Colleges is looking to hire three Executive Directors for the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Community offices for North, South and Central campuses EDIC. In your application, please identify which campus you prefer. Final selection of campus locations will be at the discretion of the hiring authority.
About Us
We are a district of three distinct colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College, and five specialty training centers. We are leaders in change and innovation.
Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community.
Salary Range: $119,970.00 to $165,671.00 annually (the expected starting annual rate of pay for this position is up to $145,000.00 depending on experience and qualifications).
Application Procedures:
- Attached current Resume/CV
- Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job, please include your desired campus location
- Attached one page statement or summary of your philosophy and understanding of anti-bias and anti-racism work in complex systems such as non-profits, corporate settings, and/or higher education.
What you will be working on:
Essential Functions:
- Provide oversight in operationalizing organizational and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDIC) strategies.
- Provide oversight and leadership for the development and implementation of proactive initiatives to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Provide strategic leadership in the development of culturally specific and culturally responsive policy and service delivery models.
- Oversee the tracking, trends, and report metrics that will measure the effectiveness of diversity initiatives.
- Collaborate with community to develop programming that meets the goals of the department and District.
- Foster and maintain relationships with college and community partners.
- Oversee equity and inclusion initiatives, and lead, facilitate, partner, and participate in trainings and events.
- Facilitate and strengthen community building and networks for students and employees.
- Assist and partner with Human Resources to strengthen recruitment and retention efforts.
- Collaborate with AVC EDIC and Office of Institutional Effectiveness to continuously evaluate EDIC programming.
- Engage in shared governance in campus groups and committees.
What you bring as a candidate:
- Master's degree in social sciences, education, human services, or related field, OR equivalent education/experience and five (5) or more years of progressively responsible equity, diversity, and inclusion experience.
- Experience in higher education or state government.
- Experience with antiracism training and assessments.
- Strong critical thinking and communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships.
- Supervisory experience.
Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation:
Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges.
Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement:
Seattle Colleges is committed to equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants.
Background Check Statement:
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.
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