Assistant Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Education

The Office of Institutional Diversity seeks an Assistant Director for Diveristy, Equity and Inclusion Education. This position will sustain a comprehensive portfolio of educational resources to enable career-long learning for all faculty, staff and students at Oregon State University.

 

Update August 23, 2022: The position posting is closed.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Education will sustain a comprehensive portfolio of educational resources to enable career-long learning for all faculty, staff and students at Oregon State University. The Assistant Director will lead workshops and trainings, facilitate dialogues and connect learners with educational resources.

The Assistant Director will report to the Director of Institutional Education for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and support the Office of Institutional Diversity in multiple educational endeavors. The Assistant Director will sustain and initiate educational partnerships with Faculty Affairs, Academic Affairs, the Center for Teaching and Learning, University Human Resources, the Division of Student Affairs, the Division of Extension and Engagement and other university entities.

Position Duties

  • 60% Consultation, facilitation and training
  • 25% Program coordination
  • 10% Service
  • 5% Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum/Required qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, ethnic studies, sociology or related field, or 4 years commensurate professional experience. Commensurate experience may include professional or volunteer work in adult education, outreach education, program evaluation, non-profit leadership, community organizing, or related endeavors.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver educational curriculum and programming related to diversity, equity and inclusion to adult learners
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate complex, nuanced, sensitive topics with tact and diplomacy
  • Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in professional settings
  • Demonstrated ability to develop ongoing working relationships with diverse communities
  • Demonstrated experience synthesizing information to produce written reports, website content, presentations and other educational materials for a variety of audiences

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in education, psychology, ethnic studies, sociology or related field
  • Demonstrated experience collecting and synthesizing data for learning assessment or program evaluation
  • Demonstrated experience facilitating dialogue and dialogic processes
  • Demonstrated experience working in a higher education setting

 

Anticipated Salary Range: $70-$75,000

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.  

 

Questions?

Visit the OID Diversity Education website.

Position posting closed August 22, 2022.

Please contact Katy Ahlvin, email [email protected] or call 541-737-3207.

About the Search Committee

Katy Ahlvin; Senior Training Specialist, University Human Resources; Search Chair

Shoshana Shabazz; Purchasing Analyst for Construction Contracts Administration; Search Advocate

Pamela Johnson; Executive Assistant to the Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Office of Institutional Diversity; Search Administrator

Delfine DeFrank; Program Coordinator, Community Engagement & Leadership

Coquille Rex; Graduate Student, College Student Services Administration

Lizzet Stone; Operations Manager for Finishes, University Housing & Dining Services