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Job Description

The Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) reports to the Chief Diversity Officer. In this role, the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is responsible for consulting, facilitating, integrating, leading, and driving efforts for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the College. The Director of DEI, in collaboration with the Chief Diversity Officer, is responsible for working towards achieving and evaluating progress toward CSN’s DEI goals, recommending, and implementing DEI programs and programming, and collecting meaningful data to assess needs and program impact in line with CSN’s Strategic Plan. Leadership is required for the development of campus-based programming, education, and initiatives that engage the entire campus community. The director plays a key role in shaping the campus climate and culture into one that not only engages members of the college community in relevant and respectful dialogue but also urges and supports individuals and communities to recognize and value the value of DEI and to lead, influence and take actions to create and sustain a culture that embraces DEI.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college/university; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 4-5 years professional experience.

• 2-3 years of supervisory/management experience.

• Skill in leadership qualities, including motivation, supervision, delegation, planning, and assessment; ability to train, mentor, and effectively communicate with staff, faculty, and students at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field from an accredited college/university.

• Experience in a leadership position in a post-secondary institution, preferably community college.

• Knowledge of best practices and theory in DEI.

• Visionary and innovative leadership with demonstrated professional development and experience in using qualitative, quantitative, or assessment data to drive effective practices related to DEI.

The duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to promote productive collaboration across multiple stakeholders involved in diversity and inclusion efforts.

• Experience generating curriculum, creating professional development opportunities associated with diversity and inclusion topics, and knowledge of training and development methodology.

• Knowledge and understanding of student development theory and student learning outcomes. 

• Ability to create, lead, and sustain a culture of equity, inclusion, and belongingness.

• Ability to navigate and work across a complex, matrixed structure.

Starting Salary Range

Administrative Faculty D

The minimum starting salary is $94,455. The successful candidate may be placed above the minimum based on education and experience.

CSN offers a generous benefit package comprised of excellent health insurance including medical, dental, vison, pharmacy, basic life insurance, and supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, and legal).  Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Comprehensive retirement plans, employee assistance program, tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.  Perks encompassing on campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs.  Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Contact information for three professional references (Name, email and phone number)

• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team)

National Search

Out of Area/State Candidates may be offered travel reimbursement with original itemized receipts and in accordance with GSA rates at time of travel.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59pm the day prior to the position close date.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.