Email Opening Title Associate Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  Open Date 1/3/2020   Classification Administrative   Department Academic Affairs   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   System Job Title Associate Provost   Description SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Supervised by the Provost and Dean of Faculty SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Student workers and TBD POSITION SUMMARY: The Associate Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Provides vision and works collaboratively across the college to build and create initiatives focused on supporting the needs of our entire college population with diverse, multiple and intersecting identities; Provides leadership, advocacy, and programming to strengthen the culture of inclusion and diversity at Moravian College; Serves on the President's Council and provides guidance to ensure that diversity, equity and inclusion remain integral in all dimensions of the College. Participates in the design and implementation of strategic plan initiatives   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   Leadership The Associate Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) will provide overall strategic leadership to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion; Work collaboratively with the executive leadership team of the College to set and advance strategic priorities and policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion; Provide strategic direction, operational oversight and guidance for the College's diversity, equity and inclusion plan in alignment with the strategic plan; Co-chair the President's Council on Diversity and Inclusion and the Bias Response and Intervention Team; Work with the Senior Diversity Officer and the Director of Research and Education in DEI. Oversee shared administrative support.     Programming Lead and support highly visible educational and awareness events and activities throughout the year to create a movement for cultural competency in terms of DEI; Facilitate community-building and identify allies to support a safe, welcoming, and inclusive campus climate for all students, faculty and staff; Teach one course a year, as need is determined in collaboration with the relevant department chair and the Provost;   Retention and Recruitment Efforts Collaborate with the College’s efforts to recruit, support, and retain students and employees from all backgrounds; Create a strong partnership with the Provost, Academic Deans, and Faculty to advance the college's efforts to recruit, support, and retain diverse faculty and offer a curriculum that reflects the values of diversity, equity and inclusion; Explore ways to incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion performance-indicators and assessment into College employee practices;   Outreach and Collaboration Coordinate and support the work of Student Affairs, campus departments and students that advance social justice and foster cultural and historical awareness; Identify and connect key local leaders and businesses with students, faculty, and staff to enhance the College's diversity presence in the Greater Lehigh Valley. Partner with Diversity Administrators within the Lehigh Valley Area Independent Colleges (LVAIC) consortium (Cedar Crest, Lafayette and Muhlenberg Colleges and DeSales and Lehigh Universities). Serve as an advocate, mentor, and resource in support of underrepresented students, faculty and staff.   QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate in a related field/discipline and at least 5 years of experience with institutional leadership, programming, and multicultural organizations. A strong understanding of contemporary diversity, equity, inclusion concepts/issues as they apply to higher education and in the pursuit of social justice.   TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a diversity statement to the online application by clicking "Apply Now". Please attach documents as a PDF file. Qualified candidates should also arrange to have three (3) letters of reference sent to deisearch@moravian.edu. The subject line should state "Attn DEI Search".   Review of candidates is ongoing and will continue until filled.   Deep respect for others is fundamental to the Moravian College community. Moravian College does not discriminate against any person based on actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, use of guide or support animals and/or mechanical aids, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the requirements of Title IX, Moravian College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational program and activity, including employment.  Concerns regarding all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment and/or sex discrimination in employment:   Leah M. Naso Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer 210 Colonial Hall Moravian College 1200 Main St. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018 (610) 861-1529 TitleIX@moravian.edu   Concerns regarding gender and equity in athletics:  Renee Hellert  Associate Athletic Director (Deputy Title IX Coordinator) 109 Johnston Hall  Moravian College 1200 Main St. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018  (610) 861-1531 hellertr@moravian.edu    Concerns regarding the application of Title IX:  U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights 100 Penn Square East, Suite 515 Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323 (215) 656-8541 ocr.philadelphia@ed.gov Report sexual harassment/sex discrimination online anytime (can be anonymous) at www.moravian.edu/titleix. Grievance procedures can be found in the institutional Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Non-Discrimination Policy at www.moravian.edu/policy.     Moravian College Non-Discrimination Statement Moravian College is a welcoming community that embraces and values the diversity of all members of the campus community. We accept the uniqueness of all individuals, and we cultivate an environment that respects, affirms, and defends the dignity of each member of our community. Moravian College does not discriminate against any person based on actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, marital status, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, use of guide or support animals and/or mechanical aids, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Approved by President’s Council 2/11/2014, Reaffirmed 1/16/2018 PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Occasionally required to remain seated in a normal position for long periods of time Regularly required to walk about Regularly required to maintain balance while walking, standing, crouching, or running Routinely required to reach up and out with hands and arms Regularly required to talk and hear; verbally express information or instructions Regularly required to use hands to grasp objects, type, pick up objects, move objects, or hold objects Routinely required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl Regularly required to climb stairs and/or ladders Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds and carry a distance of 10 feet   About the Organization Moravian University offers students a private education they will not find anywhere else: personal attention and preparation for life with a record of success longer than our nation's history. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and offering undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend liberal arts with professional programs, Moravian University has been preparing students for reflective lives, fulfilling careers, and transformative leadership in a world of change since 1742. Moravian University is a member of The New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U), a national consortium of selective, small to mid-size independent colleges and universities dedicated to the purposeful integration of liberal education, professional studies, and civic engagement. Visit moravian.edu to learn more about how the Moravian University focus on education for all prepares its students for life-long success.   EOE Statement Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and encouraging individuals from under-represented populations to apply. EOE   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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