Inclusive Excellence Director, SEAS
Company: The George Washington University
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
Please see Special Instructions for more details.Employer will
not sponsor for employment Visa status.I. JOB OVERVIEWJob
Description Summary:GW Engineering is committed to fostering a
culture of inclusion and engagement in our community, ensuring that
each member has a strong sense of belonging and an equitable
opportunity to thrive and achieve their full potential as their
most authentic self. The inaugural Inclusive Excellence Director
will establish and lead the GW Engineering Office of Inclusive
Excellence, working with students, staff, faculty, alumni, and
external partners to develop and implement programming and
processes that promote inclusion, engagement, and equitable
opportunities to thrive. This position requires a visionary leader
and project manager capable of creating and executing a strategic
plan for inclusive excellence.The inaugural Inclusive Excellence
Director will develop, direct, and monitor strategic operating
goals, objectives, and tasks related to inclusive excellence. This
role will:
- Develop, organize, and deliver diversity, equity, and inclusion
(DEI) programming, resources, and assessments for the GW
Engineering community, utilizing a consultative and cooperative
approach to enhance DEI competency and culture across the school.
This includes advocacy for intentional practices and policies.
- Play an active role in university- and school-wide efforts to
cultivate a culture of belonging and inclusion, collaborating with
student governance and advocacy groups, and supporting associated
culture and engagement committees and working groups.
- Partner with others to implement staff and faculty development
and engagement initiatives that support and recognize them and that
position them for success in their roles. This includes developing
and running the school's rewards, recognition, professional
development, and training programs, ensuring the implementation of
employee engagement practices, onboarding and offboarding
activities, and programs to build content knowledge and process
skills.
- Partner with staff and faculty committees and unit heads to
implement engagement activities that foster an equitable,
inclusive, and respectful working environment for all
employees.
- Partner closely with stakeholders across the school to deliver
and optimize events that drive engagement, enhance connectivity,
and help students, staff, and faculty connect to the school's
cultural strategy, purpose, and values while fostering a sense of
inclusion and belonging.Perform other related duties as assigned.
The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor
from assigning duties that are logically related to the
position.Minimum Qualifications:Qualified candidates will hold a
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 7
years of relevant professional experience, or a Master's degree in
a relevant area of study plus 5 years of relevant experience.
Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree
requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of
education, training, and experience.Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree preferred.
- A successful candidate is preferred to have five years of
direct experience in the development and implementation of DEI,
culture, and engagement, or related initiatives.
- Strong appreciation for the inherent value every individual's
identity, perspective, and lived experience brings to our community
and for how the expression of that individuality contributes to our
school's pursuit of excellence. This appreciation is especially
critical in engineering and computing, as diversity of thought is
central to innovation and to solving society's most challenging
problems.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, presentation,
public speaking, training, and facilitation methodologies is highly
valued.
- Expertise in interpersonal communication and human relations
theories, DEI trends, and intercultural competency learning
programs is highly desired.
- Inclusive leadership skills, fostering a culture that
prioritizes equitable decision-making and outcomes with the goal of
student, staff, and faculty success.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and
professional discretion.
- Understanding of campus culture, including the role of faculty
and shared governance, campus operations, the influence of
government, and the needs of students, faculty, staff, and
administration is desired.
- Strong collaboration, oversight, and process coordination
skills, combined with data analysis and communication
abilities.
- Ability to fluctuate between strategic perspective and
execution of diverse projects.GW offers a comprehensive benefit
package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability
insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition,
well-being, and various voluntary benefits. For program details and
eligibility, please visit .II. JOB DETAILSCampus Location: Foggy
Bottom, Washington, D.C.College/School/Department: School of
Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)Family: Diversity and
InclusionSub-Family: Diversity and Inclusion - SchoolStream Level:
Level 4Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-TimeHours Per Week: 40+Work
Schedule: Monday-Friday, occasional nights and weekends as
neededWill this job require the employee to work on site?
YesTelework: YesRequired Background Check: Criminal History
Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social
Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry SearchSpecial
Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for
employment Visa statusInternal Applicants Only? NoPosting Number:
S013322Job Open Date: 10/01/2024Job Close Date: If temporary, grant
funded or limited term appointment, position funded
until:Background Screening: Successful Completion of a Background
Screening will be required as a condition of hire.EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its
programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis
prohibited by applicable law.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired
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