Executive Director, Campus Engagement & Belonging

Job Details•Pomona, CA

About The Position

This position is housed within the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) and reports to the Senior Associate Vice President, Equity & Belonging. The Division of Student Affairs champions the institution’s commitment to ensuring all members of the campus community has access to the resources and support needed to thrive. In performing the duties assigned to this position, the incumbent is expected to consistently demonstrate attitudes and behaviors that are in alignment with the institution’s mission, vision, values, and principles of community.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Education, Organizational Development, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Counseling, Psychology, Cultural Studies, or a closely related field.
Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in higher education, student affairs, organizational development, equity and inclusion work, leadership development, or a closely related field.
Proven experience designing, facilitating, and assessing educational programs, workshops, and learning series for diverse audiences, including staff, faculty, and management personnel, with a focus on thought diversity and inclusive leadership, communication, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Demonstrated ability to work with highly sensitive, confidential, and complex information, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and ethical practice.
Deep knowledge of thought diversity, cultural humility, and institutional thriving frameworks as applied in higher education settings.
Working knowledge of intercultural development theory, including familiarity with the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) or similar developmental assessments.
Understanding of organizational change, adult learning theory, leadership development, and facilitation methodologies.
Knowledge of shared governance, higher education organizational structures, and cross-divisional collaboration in complex institutions.
Awareness of legal, policy, and ethical considerations related to DEI, compliance, confidentiality, and employee development in public higher education.
Demonstrated skill in strategic advising and problem-solving with senior leaders and executive teams.
Exceptional facilitation, presentation, and instructional design skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences across staff, faculty, and leadership levels.
Strong coaching and consultation skills, including the ability to support individual and group development with care, clarity, and accountability.
Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data, assess program effectiveness, and translate findings into actionable insights.
Advanced written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts with clarity, empathy, and professionalism.
Proven ability to build and sustain trust-based relationships across roles, identities, and organizational units.
Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple initiatives, timelines, and funding sources simultaneously.
Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, high-stakes, and politically complex environments.
Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion and ethical integrity.
Ability to lead without formal authority, influence outcomes, and foster shared ownership.
Ability to engage in reflective practice, adapt approaches based on feedback, and model cultural humility.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Ability to remain current on emerging trends, research, and best practices in equity, belonging, and institutional thriving.

Nice To Haves

Certification as an IDI Qualified Administrator (QA) or demonstrated experience administering developmental assessments (or ability to obtain certification within a specified timeframe).
Demonstrated experience leading institution-wide learning initiatives, leadership development programs, or cultural change efforts.
Experience working closely with senior executive leadership in advisory roles.
Proven record of facilitating difficult conversations, navigating conflict, and supporting healing and trust-building in organizations.
Experience developing train-the-trainer models or internal capacity-building programs.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level advisement and strategic troubleshooting for the Senior Associate Vice President for Equity & Belonging (SAVP) and the Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA); manage relevant expenditures from a variety of funding sources; and oversee special projects assigned by the SAVP and VPSA.
Act on behalf of the SAVP in advancing a broad portfolio of institutional thriving initiatives.
Foster meaningful partnerships with students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders to strengthen cross-divisional collaboration and enhance the university’s capacity for inclusive excellence and institutional thriving.
Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion, professionalism, and integrity.
Cultivate and sustain positive, trust-based relationships with campus partners, promoting shared ownership, transparency, and collective accountability for advancing institutional thriving.
Provide regular communication to key stakeholders—including progress updates, performance metrics, insights on emerging trends, and identified challenges—to ensure campus-wide engagement and alignment.
Partner with the SAVP to design, implement, and assess development programs, workshops, cultural celebrations, speaker series, and educational initiatives that deepen awareness, knowledge, and practical skills related to cultural and thought diversity, cultural humility, inclusive communication, facilitation, interpersonal effectiveness, and human-centered leadership.
Conduct ongoing needs assessments to determine student, staff, and faculty educational capacity-building requirements related to institutional thriving.
Develop measurable indicators to monitor growth, progress, and impact.
Collaborate with units such as CAFÉ and EODA to align educational offerings, ensure strategic coherence, and avoid duplication of efforts.
Lead the Advancing Racial Justice and Cultural Humility Learning Series for staff and MPPs—an approved University Badge—ensuring curricular rigor and transformative learning experiences.
Develop and oversee an institutional thriving "train-the-trainer" program (University Badge Opportunity) designed to expand internal capacity for delivering high-quality workshops and trainings.
Engage subject matter experts, guest speakers, and professional facilitators to enhance the relevance, depth, and quality of staff and faculty development offerings.
Evaluate the effectiveness of all trainings and workshops through assessments, participant feedback, and data analysis, integrating insights to refine and strengthen future programming.
Administer the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) and other relevant institutional thriving assessments to staff, faculty, and organizational units.
Collaborate with unit leaders to develop specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals that promote cultural awareness, cultural humility, and intercultural understanding.
Facilitate all aspects of the assessment process with strict attention to confidentiality, ethical practice, and participant trust.
Interpret and analyze IDI results to identify current intercultural competence levels and opportunities for development.
Provide individualized coaching sessions that support staff and faculty in understanding their intercultural development stages and identifying actionable pathways for growth.
Facilitate group coaching sessions, workshops, and developmental dialogues that strengthen collective intercultural competence.
Design and deliver training sessions on intercultural development and related topics, integrating IDI data as a guiding framework.
Assess the effectiveness and impact of coaching interventions and document progress over time.
Monitor developmental milestones for staff, faculty, and units, tracking growth and identifying continued opportunities for advancement.
Offer consultations and progress updates to a range of campus stakeholder groups to support institution-wide thriving.
Remain current on emerging and evolving scholarship, practices, demographic shifts, legislation, and policy trends related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, with particular attention to their implications for students, faculty, and staff.
Lead and contribute to special projects assigned by the VPSA and SAVP.
Serve on institutional committees, task forces, and working groups related to DEI, institutional thriving, and community well-being.
Participate in local, regional, and national research efforts, presentations, and professional engagements relevant to the role’s areas of expertise.
Attend conferences, institutes, and professional development opportunities to maintain currency in the field and strengthen a professional network that supports innovation and excellence at CPP.
Perform additional duties as assigned to advance the mission, values, and strategic priorities of the Division of Student Affairs and the institution.