Job description
Job Description:
The Belonging, Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (BaJEDI) Program Manager will coordinate efforts to strengthen and institutionalize the values of Aims Community College. The position will work with stakeholders across the institution to help identify and develop an effective strategy to create a culture for belonging, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (BaJEDI). As a program manager, this position must be able to effectively communicate the purpose, importance, and impact of this work to our institution and community. Reporting to the Executive Vice President in the Office of the President, the program manager will actively engage students and employees to further initiatives, system, and infrastructure that support BaJEDI. A significant responsibility of this position will be to help develop, promote, deliver, and assess belonging, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion programs, workshops, trainings, as well as facilitated discussions that promote these critical values. This position is the standing co-chair of the Council for Equity and Inclusion and collaborates and partners with departments college-wide in an effort to promote a culture of belonging, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion across all campuses.
Programming Development, Implementation, Assessment, Marketing & Communication:
- Oversee BaJEDI resources Aims has in place and assist in the analysis of those resources.
- Develop, implement, guide, and assess a sustainable plan for developing and facilitating training and ongoing professional development for all levels of college employees to build knowledge and skills in various aspects of belonging, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Direct, facilitate and collaborate with the college stakeholders to develop and implement programs.
- Help identify, create, and implement a systemic institutional infrastructure to support BaJEDI initiatives.
- Partner with internal and external constituencies to ensure programming supports the college’s values and strategic goals.
- Market and promote BaJEDI efforts across and throughout the college and community.
- Provide instruction and facilitation for training initiatives.
- Establish and maintain internal reporting systems to effectively measure college BaJEDI initiatives.
- Assess and monitor program effectiveness for continuous improvement.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives through
- analysis of data and feedback.
- Maintain expertise/currency in BaJEDI knowledge through professional development and/or scholarly activities.
Collaboration, Advocacy, & Relationship Management:
- Collaborate and partner with the divisions, departments, and committees throughout the college to effectively promote BaJEDI programming and events.
- Partner with other departments to co-sponsor events and programs.
- Establish and sustain relationships of trust and goodwill with staff, students, and administrators at the college.
- Develop and cultivate networks and relationships with community organizations that could provide external connections and supports for Aims employees related to cultural awareness and competency development. Build connections with community agencies and members to identify and leverage related resources, to advance and enhance the BaJEDI experience.
- Conduct focus groups and solicit feedback from students and employees in order to assess BaJEDI programming and support services.
- Assess and evaluate feedback for continuous improvement.
- Serve on college-wide committees in an effort to support and promote BaJEDI practices at Aims.
- Represent the college at various campus events.
Budget:
- Manage the department budget, including budget proposals, explaining expenses, and monitoring reports.
Other Duties as Assigned:
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or a degree specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion, or another related degree.
- Plus two (2) years of experience in developing, implementing, and assessing aspects of belonging, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion programs, events, activities, or services or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
- This position requires the use of a company vehicle and/or personal vehicle for business travel. The selected candidate must successfully pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance.
- Demonstrated experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Perform in a professional manner demonstrate good customer services skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Human Resources or a degree specializing in Degree diversity, equity, and inclusion, or another related degree.
- Four (4) years progressively responsible related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Two (2) years’ work experience in a community college setting.
- Two (2) years’ demonstrated work experience in developing, implementing, and reviewing multicultural activities and/or multicultural center management on a college campus.
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Diversity Statement
Please Note: All required documents can be uploaded in the “my experience” section of the application under Required Documents.
Minimum Payment Amount:
$53,549.00
Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than 6 months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay.
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Included with Aims Full-time Employment is a generous package of Benefits, most are listed below:
- Benefits are effective immediately
- 100% employer provided medical & dental coverage employees (employee only option)
- 85% employer provided medical & dental coverage for employee's spouse and/or family
- Voluntary vision insurance
- Staff Annual Leave (minimum accrual of 15 days) & Sick (minimum accrual of 12 days)
- 17 paid holidays and 3 personal days each year
- Summer schedule: 4 day work week - Fridays Off
- Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums
- Tuition waiver & reimbursement for employees
- Tuition waiver for dependents
- PERA employer (see
www.copera.orgfor comprehensive benefits)
- Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available
- Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
- Free parking on all campuses
Part-time employees also receive some benefits depending on the number of hours worked.
- Tuition waiver for employee on Aims courses
- Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
- Aims Discount program
- Free parking on all campuses
- PERA employer (see
www.copera.orgfor comprehensive benefits)
- Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available
Screening/Selection:
If you need assistance with this process please contact Human Resources.
Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.
Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.
Please be prepared to submit the following, if required:
- Cover Letter addressing qualifications relative to position requirements
- Resume
- Diversity Statement; see below
- Teaching Philosophy (for faculty positions only)
- Copy of Transcripts for all positions. Official transcripts will be required if hired for all Full Time positions
Diversity Statement Instructions
Aims Community College recognizes and celebrates diversity within our students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to equity and inclusion to improve the learning experiences of all students and the working conditions of all employees.
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In your diversity statement, please provide your interpretation of what it means to serve a diverse community and work in an inclusive environment.
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Please include specific examples for how your background, education, and/or professional experience have prepared you to fulfill those responsibilities in this position.
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As you consider what to put in your statement, please note Aims Community College is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, or any other protected class.
Faculty: Must submit academic transcripts from an accredited institution. Applicants who have degrees from outside of the United States must request a credential evaluation of their transcript. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (
www.naces.org
) or Association of International Credential Evaluators (
www.aice-eval.org
) lists members who may be contacted for assistance in evaluating foreign credentials.
If you are a current Aims Community College Faculty and have transcripts on file, then a new official copy is not required.
Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within 3 days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.
Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within 3 days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.
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