Coordinator of Equity and Inclusion
Job Description
Kentucky Wesleyan College, a private, liberal arts college with a long-standing reputation for quality and academic excellence, is seeking applications for a full-time Coordinator of Equity and Inclusion to manage all policies and procedures related to harassment, discrimination, diversity, inclusion, and equity with a primary focus on Title IX compliance.
Major Responsibilities
- Fostering the College’s commitment to the prevention of harassment and discrimination, as well as advancing and supporting a culture of equity and inclusion.
- Serving as the College’s Title IX Coordinator and as a resource for the application of fair, equitable treatment and practices.
- Investigating and resolving complaints of discrimination, harassment, Title IX, and other civil rights violations in accordance with college policy and external regulations.
- Consulting with students and employees, gathering evidence, issuing reports on findings and determinations, and maintaining accurate and thorough records.
- Developing and facilitating training programs and initiatives for students and employees related to equity, diversity, inclusion, harassment, discrimination, Title IX, Title VII, and other equal opportunity laws and regulations.
- Designing and conducting training programs and initiatives focused on the success and retention of underrepresented and marginalized student populations.
- Assisting in the development and/or revision of policies and procedures related to Title IX, Clery Act, Violence against Women Act, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in higher education, public policy, public administration, or related field.
- Experience in investigations, policy creation, and policy implementation.
- Excellent English skills, verbal and written.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Preferred qualifications:
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- Three to five years of experience in student conduct, student programming, human resources, equal employment opportunity and/or affirmative action, or a related field.
- Experience developing and implementing programs, presentations, training, or marketing in a higher education setting.
- Demonstrated project management, time management, and organizational skills with the ability to manage details of multiple projects within firm schedules.
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Employee Benefits
This full-time position has access to a full range of employee benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans; a generous benefit time program; and tuition benefits. Due to the college’s not-for-profit status, employees of Kentucky Wesleyan may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program of the US Department of Education.
Application Process
To apply, complete the online application at https://kwc.edu/application-for-employment/. As part of the online application, please attach a file that contains a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
A background check will be required of the hired candidate. The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Kentucky Wesleyan College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.
Additional Information
About Kentucky Wesleyan College
Kentucky Wesleyan students can choose from 29 majors and 13 pre-professional curriculums. Classes have a 13-to-1 student-faculty ratio, and 88 percent of the faculty have a Ph.D. or terminal degree. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate degrees.
The Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers compete in NCAA Division II and are charter members of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference comprising teams from Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Athletic teams include baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling.
The College employs approximately 200 faculty and staff who work together on a single campus. Kentucky Wesleyan provides a challenging and supportive academic experience for students as well as a positive and stimulating work environment for employees.
A hallmark of the Kentucky Wesleyan experience includes “The Wesleyan Way,” beliefs which guide the entire college community:
- We do everything with honor.
- We always support each other.
- We will compete with integrity.
- We love each other in Christ.
Kentucky Wesleyan College values the unique contributions of all members of our campus community. As part of our mission to prepare future leaders intellectually, spiritually, and physically, we strive to provide an atmosphere that encourages and challenges all members of the Kentucky Wesleyan College campus community to exhibit an understanding and appreciation of cultural and human differences. We are committed to being a community that reflects the diversity of our larger society. We expect all members of our institution to actively create and maintain an inclusive learning and living environment that embraces diversity in all forms, including race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, socio-economic status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and thought.
About Owensboro, KY
Kentucky Wesleyan College is located in the hospitable city of Owensboro, Kentucky, a vibrant, beautiful, and safe city nestled on the banks of the Ohio River. Owensboro is small enough to promote a hometown atmosphere yet large enough to support many amenities usually only available in much larger cities. Daviess County is home to 110,000 residents and is easily accessible from metropolitan locations such as Louisville, KY; Nashville, TN; and St. Louis, MO.
Owensboro’s revitalized downtown area features a state-of-the-art convention center, several new hotels, and a range of entertainment options with unique restaurants and shops. Twenty-five parks, totaling 953 acres, encircle the city, which hosts over 20 annual festivals – attracting visitors from throughout the region.
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