Assistant Director of Student and Community Diversity Initiatives

Details

Posted: 12-Mar-24

Location: USA - MA - Cambridge

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Administrative/Support
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 65232BR

Position Description

• Work closely with the CDO and other members of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) and other Sr. Leaders in OSA and across the school to ensure seamless support for all HGSE students around issues of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Serve as the point of contact for students on DEI matters, and supports faculty and staff DEI initiatives as needed
• In collaboration with ODEI team members design and implement strategic priorities and initiatives to advance HGSE DEI goals.
• With Office of Student Affairs, Degree Programs Office, Academic Affairs, faculty, and administrators create programs, policies and educational opportunities to meet HGSE student DEI learning objectives.
• In collaboration with ODEI assess learning opportunities across multiple dimensions of diversity and develop programs designed to build an equitable and inclusive community and strengthen a climate of inclusion for students, faculty and staff.
• In collaboration with members of ODEI, provide leadership, guidance, management, and advocacy to student organizations, faculty, and staff planning programs and events related to DEI.
• Plan, manage, and evaluate existing programs and signature events including but not limited to affinity groups, AOCC, and other yearly ODEI events.
• Serve as a point of contact for the Office of Student Affairs and Academic Affairs and consult with them around DEI related issues.
• Develop assessment and evaluation tools for programs, events, and initiatives.
• Work with ODEI team members to identify and execute on short- and long-term strategies and goals that will strengthen DEI offerings for HGSE
• Provide mentorship, support, guidance and leadership development to individual students and student organizations relating to DEI.
• Assist in the development and supervision of ODEI Interns.
• Manage budget and allocate funding for HGSE student organizations.
• Serve as a liaison to other university departments and schools. Serve on campus committees as identified or requested.
• Other duties as needed

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 3+ years experience advancing DEI initiatives.

Ability to work nights and weekends as needed required.

Any candidate wishing to be considered must supply a cover letter in addition to their resume

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Master's degree, preferably in higher education, student personnel administration, counseling or a related field and years of related experience.

Ability to build effective and trusting relationships that model inclusion through listening and engagement.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal including communicating issues clearly and and gathering information through consultation with a wide variety of constituents

Strong decision-making skills. Ability to use discretion, exercise good judgment, and maintain strict confidentiality.

Strong organizational skills, detail oriented.

Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks with general direction.

Strong commitment to diversity and social justice, including intersectionality issues.

Experience with student supervision, student activities, and programming preferred.

Experience developing and facilitating education sessions, workshops, and other DEI content.

Previous experience supporting college students, working with graduate students strongly preferred.

Working Conditions

HGSE is currently developing dynamic workplace models which will actively support a combination of on-campus and remote work (within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business) where business and operational needs allow. You and your manager will discuss the best schedule based on your role and operational need. If your role allows for remote work, please note that all remote work must be performed within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA (Only Exempt), CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA). Please also note that Harvard will withhold each applicable state's required tax and other withholdings from your paycheck for the time you work there.

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

We regret that the Harvard Graduate School of Education does not provide Visa sponsorship.

Additional Information

HGSE Human Resources values diversity in all forms and believes that each employee brings a set of diverse experiences and identities to the workplace that makes us stronger, encourages innovation, and enhances our collective contributions. We continue to develop and support a workforce that reflects the diversity of those we serve; fosters an environment that allows everyone to belong and to bring their best self to work; and creates the conditions that empower employees to contribute their full potential to advancing the work of the school.
We do this by:

Hiring and retaining staff reflecting the diversity of those we serve

Providing employees opportunities to learn, grow, and be challenged

Reviewing and ensuring fairness and equity in HR practices and policies including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and compensation

Developing strong relationships and partnerships internal and external to our community to advance diversity and inclusion

Communicating transparently and respectfully; and

Fostering an inclusive, respectful, and professional work environment

About the Harvard Graduate School of Education

Many choose to work at the Harvard Graduate School of Education because they believe in our mission and are excited by our vision for the future. We have a reputation as a great place to work, for our excellent leadership, and we are a strong community that values diversity. For more information about HGSE, its programs, research, and faculty, please visit: www.gse.harvard.edu

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