Chief Diversity Officer

Job Type: Admin, Supervisory, Full Time

Job Number:
002417

Department: 6102 President’s Office

Opening Date: 07/06/2023

Closing
Date: 8/4/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Position Summary

Delaware County Community College (DCCC), located
outside of the Philadelphia Metro area, is looking for a dynamic Chief Diversity Officer to join our leadership team of
higher education professionals who are committed to student success.  If you subscribe to the notion of becoming a student-ready college and
meeting students where they are, DCCC would like to hear from you! 

The Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) is responsible for the
development and implementation of proactive diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in support of the College’s strategic plan to create
a learning and working environment where everyone has an opportunity to succeed. The CDO is a senior-level leadership position reporting
directly to the President and serving as a member of the President’s Cabinet.   The CDO champions the importance, and value, of a diverse,
inclusive, and belonging college environment, while leading the development of a vision and effective strategy to create a culture for
equity, diversity, and inclusion, and actively engages students, faculty and staff to further behaviors, attitudes, and policies that
support diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.  

Position is open until
filled

Essential Functions

Essential Functions (Including, but not limited
to):

• Collaborates with Human Resources (HR) and academic and administrative departments to create
  diversity recruitment and retention plans for faculty, administrators, and staff that address advertising, networking, recruitment, outreach
  activities, and other techniques for increasing the recruitment and retention of diverse qualified candidates. 
• Develops and
  implements a college-wide strategic plan for diversity and inclusion.
• Collaborates with Student Affairs in maintaining and enhancing
  a welcoming campus environment for all students. 
• Researches, develops, and delivers educational and training programs on diversity,
  equity, and inclusion, including bias, sensitivity, and cultural competency; coordinates these activities in partnership with HR, Academic
  and Student Affairs.
• Partners with Student Affairs to develop student facing diversity related programming.
• Oversees the
  Institutional Diversity Committee (IDC), and acts as a liaison with various caucuses on campus that represent constituents from
  diverse backgrounds.
• Proposes and/or develops employee diversity, equity and inclusion programming, including employee development
  programs that help to cultivate and retain future leaders from diverse backgrounds.
• Collaborates with Institutional Research (IR) to
  identify instruments, including valid and reliable surveys for ongoing assessment of diversity and inclusion data and initiatives, and
  partner with IR in the analysis of data from such instruments.
• Works with HR and Disability Services to ensure appropriate access
  and accommodations for students, faculty and staff with disabilities.
• Identifies and implements proven strategies for increasing
  College-wide engagement in diversity and inclusion.
• Develops, strengthens, and maintains community partnerships with external
  constituents in support of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• Conducts periodic reviews to measure success of diversity and
  inclusion programs and activities, report findings to the President, the President’s Cabinet, Senior Leadership, and the campus
  community.
• Remains professionally active in applicable higher education organizations such as the National Association of
  Diversity Officers in Higher Education and the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC). 
• Serves as the
  College’s designated Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator, as defined by the Department of Education, and works with college
  personnel to ensure that appropriate policies and protocols for identifying, preventing, and remediating complaints are in place, while
  ensuring all Title IX investigations are completed in a thorough and timely manner.
• Works with stakeholders in HR and Student
  Affairs to ensure that appropriate training on Title IX is deployed on a regular basis. 
• Remains current on laws, regulations,
  trends, and best practices that relate to diversity, equity, inclusion, Title IX, and related topics.
• Perform other duties as
  assigned.

Experience & Education

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree
  in social justice, post-secondary education, sociology, social anthropology, public administration, human resources, or related field is
  required.  
• Minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in leading diversity and inclusion, and/or equity and multicultural
  affairs initiatives, preferably within higher education.
• Proven experience working in the area(s) of diversity and inclusion in a
  complex organizational environment.
• Proven record of success in developing, implementing, and assessing diversity and inclusion
  strategies and practices.
• Proven analytical skills and ability to provide oversight for assessments related to campus climate,
  diversity, and inclusion.
• Proven record of engaging with a diverse set of stakeholders and a commitment to collaborating with all
  members of the organization to craft a shared vision and direction.  Must be able to coach, mentor, and inspire
  colleagues.

Supplemental Information

Background Clearances: Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA
Criminal Background History, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance); Verification of educational
credentials 

Delaware County Community College strongly encourages applications from members of traditionally under-represented
groups. DCCC promotes an organizational culture and structure that honors diversity through integration of the principles of access,
inclusion and most importantly equality. For immediate consideration, interested candidates can apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/dccc  

DCCC offers a very
generous benefits package, including retirement matching, health and wellness, partial remote work, tuition reimbursement/waiver and a great
culture. The College was named a Great Place to Work for 10 years straight 2010-2020. It is also a great place to grow your
career! 

DCCC fosters a work environment and a learning community focused on student success by delivering quality,
affordable, and responsive educational opportunities in a technologically rich and supportive environment.  We celebrate differences and
commit to an “open door” policy for individuals with varying levels of knowledge, skills, experiences, and needs. By embracing diverse
collegial perspectives, we seek to make inclusivity, teamwork, and respect the foundation for our students to reach their academic goals and
on staff to thrive professionally.  DCCC is an equal employment opportunity employer, valuing diversity, equity, and
inclusion.

Benefits

Delaware County Community College provides a generous benefits
package including medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurances, and a 403(b).