Associate Vice President of Cultures and Belonging

Lane Community College • Eugene, OR

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About The Position

Lane Community College (LCC) seeks an innovative, service-focused and results-driven Associate Vice President of Cultures and Belonging. As a member of the President's Cabinet, the AVP-CB will work collaboratively across divisions to embed inclusivity into every aspect of institutional practice, policy, and culture. The Associate Vice President of Cultures and Belonging will have authority to design and execute strategies that drive measurable outcomes in access and student success. This position is responsible for crafting and implementing a comprehensive agenda that aligns with LCC's mission, vision, values, and 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, which aims to reduce disparities in student outcomes, enhance community partnerships, and improve organizational climate. The AVP will serve as the designated vice chair for the Diversity Council and will have supervisory responsibility for the employees of the existing Gender Equity Center, Multicultural Center, and Longhouse, and will work with these units in close collaboration with student affairs, academic affairs, and human resources.

Requirements

• Master's degree.
• A minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in culture and belonging or related roles.
• Senior leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success in leading institutional change and achieving measurable outcomes.
• Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our FAQs for more detail.
• Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.
• Analytical Thinking
• Building Relationships
• Change Advocate
• Teamwork
• Service Mindset
• Process Improvement
• Innovation
• Supervision and Leadership
• Strategic Project Management
• Knowledge of instructional design, delivery and learning theory
• Demonstrated understanding of a plurality of cultures and impact on belonging
• Ability to understand and carry out Lane Community College's commitment to student success, lifelong learning, and the needs of students, staff and the public.
• Ability to understand and carry out Lane Community College's mission and strategic agendas including College Learning Outcomes and cultural competency

Nice To Haves

• Education beyond a master's degree.
• Experience with data analysis and assessment in the context of culture and belonging work.
• Knowledge of grant funding and resource development to support culture and belonging-focused initiatives.
• Familiarity with the role of community colleges in society and their role in advancing social mobility and access to education.
• Strong understanding of barriers faced by underserved populations.
• Proven ability to collaborate across divisions and lead in a shared governance environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage a broad range of stakeholders.
• Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the implementation of a comprehensive agenda aligned with the College's strategic goals to strengthen cultures and belonging.
• Serve as the advisor to the President and executive leadership on issues of cultures and belonging as related to meeting the goals and objectives of the strategic plan.
• Provide leadership within the College's governance structure.
• Provide strategic oversight of cultures and belonging initiatives across the institution.
• Use institutional data to identify disparities in access, retention, and success.
• Collaboratively develop and champion implementation of plans to reduce the barriers identified.
• Establish and monitor key outcomes to measure progress toward achieving the College's mission as appropriate to the position.
• Collaborate with academic and student affairs leaders to embed cultures and belonging principles into curriculum development, student services, and faculty/staff development.
• Coordinate efforts to audit and revise institutional policies, practices, and procedures to improve culture and belonging.
• Lead initiatives that foster a sense of belonging among students, faculty, and staff.
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance a sense of belonging across the College.
• Partner with student organizations, employee groups, and community partners to promote belonging.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with local, state, and national organizations to advance cultures and belonging focused initiatives and help position Lane as a community leader in this work.
• Provide regular updates to the Board of Education and campus community on progress and initiatives.
• Collaboratively develop vision and action-oriented strategies for the Gender Equity Center, Multicultural Center, and Longhouse to provide equitable experiences and outcomes to affiliated students.
• Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Our Management Benefits package includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental and vision insurance, long term disability as well as paid sick leave and vacation time.
• Lane Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees