Director of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion

DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Women members of underrepresented groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Position will remain open until filled.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty adequately. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for the CDI that aligns with DePauw Universitys mission and institutional priorities related to student engagement academic success and leadership development.

• Honor and steward the legacy of the Cultural Resource Center while ensuring the CDI remains a welcoming space for all members of the campus community.

• Use campus climate and engagement data to inform programming and initiatives that enhance student and employee belonging and participation.

• Position the CDI as a bridge connecting current students with alumni and friends of the University.

Program Development and Implementation

• Collaborate with academic departments programs and campus partners to create interdisciplinary programming that reflects DePauws liberal arts tradition.

• Support student organizations affiliated with the CDI.

• Develop educational initiatives that encourage respectful dialogue critical thinking and engagement across differences.

Student Engagement and Support

• Serve as a resource and mentor to students seeking community connection and leadership growth.

• Support student-led initiatives including signature campus events heritage celebrations and community-building programs.

• Supervise student employees and interns providing guidance professional development and skill-building opportunities.

• Cultivate leadership pathways that prepare students for success beyond DePauw.

Collaboration and Partnership

• Work closely with Academic Affairs Student Affairs Enrollment Management and other campus offices to support student recruitment success and engagement.

• Partner with alumni parents and regional organizations to strengthen connections between current students and the broader DePauw community.

• Represent the CDI on campus committees and working groups related to student experience and community engagement.

Administration and Operations

• Oversee daily operations and stewardship of the CDI facility maintaining a welcoming and mission-aligned campus space.

• Manage scheduling and shared space access including event areas and the community kitchen.

• Lead budget oversight reporting assessment and staff supervision.

• Ensure compliance with University policies and applicable laws.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President to support the overall mission and goals of DePauw University.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility.
Active Listening Ability to actively attend to convey and understand the comments and questions of others.
Adaptability Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
Analytical Skills - The ability of the individual to gather raw data and to process that data into a meaningful form.
Assertiveness - A communication style that a person can use to facilitate the completion of a work assignment.
Change Management - Ability to encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
Communication Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Conflict Resolution Ability to effectively deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
Consensus Building - Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve a goal.
Diversity Oriented - Commitment to valuing a variety of different experiences encouraging input and collaboration from campus stakeholders including being mindful of experiences related but not limited to: age gender race ethnicity religion socio-economic status LGBTQ and/or job type.
Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
Interpersonal - Ability to develop and maintain relationships with others.
Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
Relationship Building - Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport and cooperative relationship with constituents and co-workers.
Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
Team Builder - Ability to help ensure that team members are invested in team activities and decisions and that the team works together to achieve a goal.
Tolerance - Ability to show respect for the rights and opinions of others.

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Bachelors degree required. Masters degree (or demonstrated graduate degree progress) in Higher Education Administration Social Justice Cultural Studies or a related field preferred.

Experience: At least 5 years of experience in program and student development preferably within a higher education setting.

Communication/Language: Requires excellent verbal written communication skills. Must also be able to present information and engage university constituents in various settings. Some fluency in Spanish is highly desired.

Math Ability: Experience with data analysis and reporting highly desired.

Computer/ Technological Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Familiarity with management of social media platforms a plus.

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and experience working with diverse populations.

• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills with the ability to implement initiatives that align with institutional goals.

• Excellent communication interpersonal and facilitation skills particularly in promoting dialogue across perspectives..

• Experience in budget management staff supervision and program evaluation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand F (Frequently)
Walk F (Frequently)
Sit F (Frequently)
Handling / Fingering F (Frequently)
Reach Outward O (Occasionally)
Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally)
Climb O (Occasionally)
Crawl O (Occasionally)
Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally)
Bend O (Occasionally)
Speak F (Frequently)

10 lbs or less O (Occasionally)
11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)
21-50 lbs O (Occasionally)
51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less O (Occasionally)
13-25 lbs O (Occasionally)
26-40 lbs O (Occasionally)
41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)


N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Normal office environment.

We are proud to recognize the active participation of faculty and staff in adding to the heritage of building and supporting vibrant intellectual and creative lives for students and for ourselves. Principles of collaboration respect for each other diversity freedom of expression accountability and service guide the daily decisions and interactions across campus.

DePauw University in affirmation of its commitment to excellence endeavors to provide equal opportunity for all individuals in its hiring promotion compensation and admission procedures. Institutional decisions regarding hiring promotion compensation and admission will be based upon a persons qualifications and/or performance without regard to race color creed religion national origin sexual orientation disability age gender gender identity or gender expression except where religion gender or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification.

DePauw Universitys goals and commitments are best served if the institution reflects the diversity of our society; hence DePauw seeks diversity in all areas and levels of employment and abides by all local state and federal regulations concerning equal employment opportunities. The University admits hires and promotes individuals upon their qualities and merits.

Employee Benefits Overview

There are many benefits offered to DePauw Employees.

For full time benefits eligible employees these benefits include medical dental and vision insurance. Basic Life insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long Term Disability are paid for by DePauw University. Full time employees may elect to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for themselves and their voluntary benefitsTuition Remission and Exchange as well as Relocation Allowance are also employee benefits. Seethe Benefits Hub.

All employees may participate in the retirement savings plan as well as employee discounts and access to University resources.

At DePauw we recognize that our employees need to balance work and home. Please refer to University Policies forVacation TimePersonal Time(hourly)andSick Timepolicies in theEmployee Handbookfor more information on these and other benefits. When you need support theCigna Employee Assistancebenefit is available to all employees and their households.

ENJOY ACCESS TO THE AMAZING FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS DEPAUW UNIVERSITY HAS TO OFFER SUCH AS:

• Welch Fitness Center and wellness classes
• Indoor Tennis and Track Center
• University Libraries
• Peeler art galleries
• Green Center for the Performing Arts events and programs
• Ubben lecture series
• Free athletic events
• Bookstore and Starbucks (Greencastle) discounts
• Employee discounted meal plan
• Free parking
• Nature park including walking and biking trails
• Personal duplicating and printing discounts

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