Chief Diversity Officer

Augusta University

Job Summary
Job ID: 252297
Position: 20015330

The Chief Diversity Officer is a dedicated leader with strong personal and professional integrity who will work closely with the leadership of Augusta University to develop and advance equity, diversity and inclusion as a part of the university's mission. The individual will report to the Provost and serve on the President's Cabinet functioning as chief advisor and representative in matters related to building and preserving a campus culture promoting our values of collegiality, compassion, excellence, inclusivity, integrity, and leadership.

Responsibilities

The CDO will provide strategic leadership that:

Provides for the advancement of diversity and inclusion at Augusta University.

Serves as a connector across organizational and cultural boundaries.

Promotes and fosters understanding of the complexity of issues involved in creating and maintaining an inclusive and diverse campus based on contemporary research and successful practices within higher education and health care through more than mere advocacy.

Creates a sense of partnership and involvement among the broad range of stakeholders and shared governance bodies including students, patients, faculty, and staff.

Leads a comprehensive and representative Diversity and Inclusion Alignment Committee to enhance elements of equity, diversity and inclusion within each college and division and advance a campus climate in which students, patients, faculty, administrators, and staff are welcomed, respected, valued and supported.

Collaborates with university leadership to implement purposeful, and sustainable collaborative initiative(s) for faculty, staff, and administrators, including efforts to recruit and retain a under-represented minority faculty.

Coordinates with the Office of Student Affairs & Multicultural Student Engagement on student-focused initiatives such as Heritage Month celebrations and cultural programming, African American Male Initiative (student success), Healthy Perspectives training for health sciences majors, Safe Zone training, etc.

Creates a culture of continuous improvement through planning and assessment of diversity and inclusion initiatives and leveraging existing employee and student engagement surveys to assess the Augusta University's campus climate.

Required Qualifications
The CDO must have an earned doctorate or equivalent terminal degree from an accredited college or university with a record of success in building strategic coalitions and serving as a connector across organizational and cultural boundaries. It is critical to the success of the position that key stakeholders view the CDO as a knowledgeable partner and supportive colleague in developing and implementing processes and strategies.

The successful candidate will demonstrate at least five years of successful senior-level academic administrative experience at the department, college, or university level. This experience should include the demonstrated ability to lead and work successfully in a relational structure with all academic leaders, faculty, staff, and students in promoting collaboration within a complex higher education institutional setting.

In addition, the CDO will have:

the ability to collaboratively define, promote, and execute a vision for diversity and inclusion within the strategic direction for the University;

a strong and demonstrated commitment to promoting and fostering a better understanding of the complexity of the issues involved in creating and maintaining a more inclusive and diverse campus;

knowledge of critical and emerging issues in American higher education as well as the ability to contribute to the expanding body of research and best practices in the subject area;

a collegial, collaborative style combined with the ability to be a decisive and diplomatic leader and representative of the university in times of agreement or dispute;

an ability to anticipate and frame problems in a way that facilitates their resolution while building community and shared understanding;

superb interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated success in creating a collegial academic community that celebrates multiple viewpoints;

an ability to serve as a bold and energetic champion of the University, internally and externally, to extend its reputation and achievements for addressing the needs of the society at large with well-prepared students;

the stature and skill to extend and establish critical connections with alumni and with community and state leadership on behalf of AU;

strong academic values and good academic judgment;

commitment to embracing and upholding the core values of Augusta University.

Reporting Relationships:
Reports to: The Provost, EVP for Academic Affairs
Partners with: All VPs and Deans, Student Affairs, Faculty Affairs, Human Resources, University Faculty Senate, Employee Advisory Council, Student Government Association leaders

Administrative Responsibilities:
Supervision of an Academic Professional (limited term), an Administrative Assistant, and a Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator.
Matrix reporting relationships in colleges and major divisions such as student affairs and academic affairs.

Shift/Salary/Benefits
This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.
Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Salary is determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

College/Department Information
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is committed to increasing inclusive excellence, promoting equity, and cultivating a welcoming environment for all students, faculty, and staff at Augusta University.
Working hand-in-hand with university administrative units, academic departments and senior leadership, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) strategically builds, aligns and coordinates diversity, equity and inclusion efforts throughout the university to advance the organizational goals outlined in Beyond Boundaries and to enhance Augusta University's business operations.

About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

Location
Augusta University -
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.

Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

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