Category: Career Opportunities

The Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) in Maryland is seeking a Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer.

Reporting to the President, the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer will:

• lead the development and implementation of proactive anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in alignment with the college’s strategic plan to create and nurture a college climate that is welcoming, inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination, intolerance, and harassment;
• lead measurable improvements in the educational and anti-racist organizational climate and the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce and student body;
• form and cultivate strategic partnerships with individuals and organizations outside the college to help further its strategic agenda for anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion;

Review of applications will begin on May 7, 2021, and continue until the position is filled.

Full announcement, qualifications, and application instructions.

California State University-Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), a Hispanic and Minority-Serving Institution, seeks a transformative leader to serve as their inaugural Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer.

Centrally located in the South Bay and the heart of Los Angeles, CSUDH is a diverse, welcoming community of learners and educators collaborating to change lives and communities for the better. Established in 1960, CSUDH is one of the 23 campuses that comprise the California State University system. Additional information about CSUDH can be found at www.csudh.edu.

CSUDH seeks a transformative leader to join with the president and cabinet in helping the institution realize the full measure of its promise and possibility in the realm of an authentically diverse and inclusive campus. Under the administrative direction of President Thomas A. Parham, the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO) will provide intellectual and pragmatic leadership for the CSUDH campus.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of eight years of successful and progressive experience in a leadership and supervisory role directly related to diversity, inclusion, and equity. A doctorate or equivalent terminal degree and experience in a collective bargaining environment are preferred.

A comprehensive leadership profile is available at www.wittkieffer.com. For full consideration, applicant materials should be received by April 26, 2021.

Viterbo University, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is seeking its next Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Institutional Equity. The next VP will set the strategic direction for human resources and institutional equity at Viterbo and will develop, implement, and maintain equitable and inclusive personnel policies and practices that are compliant with federal/state laws and University guidelines and support the university priorities.

The Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Institutional Equity will also provide management for the Human Resources and Payroll Department and serve as Deputy Title IX Coordinator.  For additional information about this opportunity, please review the position profile at www.academicsearch.org. This position closes May 5. Additional opportunities exist under the “Open Searches” tab.

SUNY Erie Community College has begun the process of searching for the 12th President in the College’s history with an anticipated start date of late summer of 2021. For full consideration, applications should be received by April 12, 2021. The application must include a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for five current professional references and should be sent to: SUNYErieCCPres@agbsearch.com.

See the full overview (PDF).

The University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando seeks their inaugural vice president for equity, inclusion and diversity.

Reporting to President Cartwright and as a member of his executive leadership team, the vice president for equity, inclusion and diversity will:

• • lead the development of a comprehensive vision and strategy that champions evidence-based practices and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the context of a dynamic, multi-campus university with strong local, regional, and national impact;
  • serve as both an executive resource and a partner in collaborating with UCF colleagues, as well as local and regional leaders;
  • be responsible for evaluating the institution’s DEI infrastructure, capacity, and operational activities to work toward the optimal balance of centralized and decentralized efforts; and
  • hold an advanced degree (master’s or above) and significant senior leadership experience in higher education or a similar dynamic environment.

UCF is a dynamic metropolitan public research university in one of the country’s fastest-growing regions and holds the Carnegie Foundation’s highest designation in two categories: community engagement and very high research activity. Furthermore, as a testament to its commitment to diversity and serving diverse populations, UCF is also one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and Research 1 University.

Review of applications will begin on Monday, April 12, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. See the full announcement, qualifications, and application instructions.