Director, Equity and Inclusion (CC)

Kern Community College District • Bakersfield, CA

295d • $122,024 - $172,417

About The Position

Under the general direction of the President or designee, the Director of Equity and Inclusion serves as the College's expert on culturally responsive practices that support an equity-focused institution committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. In collaboration with constituent groups, leaders, and stakeholders from across the College, the Director is responsible for the development, coordination, planning, and delivery of programs and services that address the needs of students from diverse backgrounds, and ensures effective processes and procedures that facilitate dialogue and strengthen a campus climate of respect, innovation, and commitment to social justice. The Director of Equity and Inclusion is further responsible for the development, planning, coordination, and delivery of comprehensive student activities at the college. The position will direct the timely development, administration, implementation, promotion, and evaluation of a variety of assigned programs, services, events, and activities, as well as coordinate assigned activities with other college programs, support services, departments, and outside agencies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in an academic area related to assignment.
• Three years of demonstrated progressively responsible leadership and supervisory experience reasonably related to assigned area, preferably in an educational setting.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of pertinent State and Federal codes, statutes and regulations that govern California community college student developmental and instructional services.
• Knowledge of standard software applications such as Microsoft Office Word/Excel.
• Knowledge of principles of student development administration at the community college level.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and collaborates with campus and District constituencies in equity-related projects, programs, activities and initiatives.
• Participates in all levels of the College's participatory governance and decision-making structure to center equity, anti-racism, inclusion, and engagement.
• Lead diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility work of the college.
• Develop and provide training related to Student Equity to faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Works with the Office of Institutional Research to analyze existing data related to equity initiatives.
• Work with campus partners to orchestrate a comprehensive support plan for diverse students.
• Inform program, educational, and leadership of development opportunities relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Oversee the planning and coordination of campus-wide programming of small and large scale events and activities.
• Assist in the development and administration of an annual budget for assigned areas.
• Administer special projects that support the student access, retention, and completion goals of the college.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree