Assistant Director for DEI Projects and Initiatives

SUNY Oneonta
SUNY Oneonta

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Department: Office of Equity and Inclusion
Locations: Oneonta, NY
Posted: Oct 31, 2023
Type: Full-time
Position ID: 169375
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Job Description:

The Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) at the State University of New York College (SUNY) at Oneonta invites applications for the position of Assistant Director for DEI Projects and Initiatives. Our mission is to establish and nurture a workplace where everyone feels a profound sense of worth, a platform to be heard, and empowerment to excel. We believe that diversity is the key to innovation, creativity, and success. If you share our vision and want to drive meaningful change, we want YOU on our team! 

As Assistant Director of DEI Projects and Initiatives, you will play a crucial role in shaping our organization's DEI strategy through a deeper understanding of the office's work and priorities. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with leaders, employees, and external partners to implement initiatives that cultivate an inclusive and equitable workplace.

To learn more about the University and the Department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu and https://suny.oneonta.edu/office-equity-and-inclusion.  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

  • Assist with OEI planning and reporting processes.
  • Collaborate on the development of monitoring and assessment processes for new DEI initiatives, including support to the University Council on Diversity sub committees.
  • Assist in the monitoring of continuous assessment efforts of ongoing DEI activities, providing support for synthesizing OEI data, and ensuring effective dissemination of information. 
  • Serve on the Bias Act Response Team (BART), and assist with coordinating the BART response process, in collaboration with key University partners.
  • Provide leadership in the assessment and reporting on the BART related data, as needed.
  • Carry out activities to enhance the visibility of the OEI and campus community DEI-related efforts; this includes coordinating the OEI social media presence through the dedicated Instagram page, producing the OEI quarterly Gazette, and working with relevant campus partners to provide input for and updating the OEI webpage. 
  • Assist with identifying and securing resources for DEI funding opportunities including working on grant-related efforts in collaboration with the Office of Sponsored Programs. 
  • Facilitate various DEI projects (both on- and off- campus), including the development and facilitation of new OEI workshops and trainings, as needed.
  • Work with OEI staff to coordinate and facilitate diversity and inclusion sessions at new and transfer students' orientation.
  • Serve on other University committees, as assigned.

Base Salary: $53,151

Benefits:  SUNY provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures. View benefits information here: https://www.suny.edu/benefits/.


Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • At least one year of relevant experience providing support for unit programs and functions
  • Experience creating program or departmental visibility through website and social media platforms
  • Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining collaborative working relationships
  • Experience working with diverse populations

Additional:

  • Master's degree in education, communication studies or another social sciences field
  • At least one year of successful relevant full-time professional experience related to DEI in higher education
  • Experience gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data and reports

Preferred:

  • Demonstrated excellent organizational and report writing skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and effectively complete projects with tight deadlines.
  • Experience in grant writing

Join us in making a difference, one initiative at a time!


Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the NYS Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle. 


Application Instructions:

To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=169375 Please upload a resume and cover letter. Contact information for three professional references is required.  

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment.  

 Position ID:169375

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