DIRECTOR FOR INTERCULTURAL ENGAGEMENT

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Position Purpose:

The Director for Intercultural Engagement is a new position within the Dean’s Office of the College of Built Environments (CBE) at the University of Washington. The Director will report directly to the Dean of the College and will be a partner in enhancing a shared vision and cultivating a welcoming, inclusive, just, diverse, and equitable climate for all students, staff, and faculty. The Director will build upon a robust foundation of the College’s implementation of the Intercultural Development Inventory since 2019 EDI Strategic Plan, and the College’s dynamic and engaged Diversity Council representing students, faculty, and staff from all CBE departments.

Position Complexities:

The Director for Intercultural Engagement will play a key role in the oversight and implementation of the CBE EDI Strategic Plan. Including community engagement, data analysis and reporting, and advocacy. They will develop resources and provide training, particularly on intercultural fluency, supporting the College in EDI. The Director will coordinate and lead efforts to build cultural and change strategies furthering the strategic plan. The Director will oversee interpersonal dynamics involved in implementing change. Community engagement responsibilities include collaborating with other UW EDI leaders and developing outreach opportunities related to furthering the strategic plan. The Director will work in partnership with the Dean to ensure these deliverables are completed and integrated into the overall strategic plan. The Director will work in partnership with the Director of Human Resources on EDI compliance efforts. The Director will participate and represent the College on University committees and workgroups and communicate CBE efforts.

A successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional collaboration, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills in collecting and analyzing data, overseeing performance management metrics, and in preparing reports for the College. This position will work closely with the Director of Human Resources to address changing Human Resource needs that may involve personnel matters related to interpreting, tracking, and responding to state and federal regulations. The Director must be able to work independently on certain assignments and manage day-to-day administrative operations with the flexibility to work collaboratively within a group setting. The Director for Intercultural Engagement should have considerable experience with implementing EDI initiatives, data analysis, compliance, and project management, preferably within higher education.

Position Dimensions and Impact to the University:

This position has specific duties that impact the University, including working with CBE staff, faculty and student populations and collaborating with University campus diversity-related planning to support the University’s diversity goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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