University Dean for Recruitment and Diversity

THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Central Office

Title

University Dean for Recruitment and Diversity (Chief

Diversity Officer)

Location/Department

Office of Human Resources Management

Position Detail

Executive and Senior Administrative

FLSA Status

Exempt

Compensation

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Web Site

www.cuny.edu

Notice Number

EA16698

Closing Date

Open until filled with the review of resumes to begin 10/22/09

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES

The University has an opportunity to build its workforce, especially within the faculty ranks. Recognizing that a diverse faculty enriches the quality of teaching and research, promotes intellectual vibrancy and enhances the learning/teaching experience, CUNY is seeking a chief diversity officer to lead the diversity change process and achieve sustainable diversity goals. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of the Office of Human Resources Management and working closely with the University Office of Academic Affairs, the University Dean will support the University’s recruitment and retention initiatives with a special emphasis on faculty diversity.

The University Dean for Recruitment and Diversity is responsible for promoting the University’s goal of a diverse workforce by visibly providing strong leadership and commitment to diversity, broadening outreach and recruitment, strengthening institutional diversity infrastructures, developing strategic diversity plans, cultivating diversity awareness and appreciation, monitoring success, and offering support to underrepresented employees once they join the University. Specifically, the Dean has responsibility for supervision of the following areas: compliance; affirmative action; diversity; and faculty publication program awards.

The Office of Recruitment and Diversity will work collaboratively with the University community, to:

• Recognize and promote diversity as a core value of the institution and a critical component of the inclusive excellence initiatives. This will include sharing research and metrics that demonstrate the value of living, working and learning in a diverse environment.

• Promote strategic academic practices which foster the hiring and development of a diverse workforce through broad and meaningful outreach to the University’s protected groups.

• Engage with faculty and academic leaders, to create innovative programs to support and retain members of the University’s protected classes.

• Promote measurable diversity goals.

• Measure results within the University’s accountability systems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires Doctorate or equivalent terminal degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, preferably as both a faculty member and an administrator in a higher education setting. The successful candidate will present demonstrated management experience and effectiveness in implementing programs related to recruitment, retention, diversity, equity and/or affirmative action programs. Experience should reflect an ability to work with the faculty and administrators as well as design and lead diversity/inclusive excellence programs.

Candidates should possess the following competencies: collaborative leadership style and strong supervisory, interpersonal and organizational skills. Experience in successful fundraising and grants acquisition preferred.

TO APPLY

CLICK HERE

You will be directed to the online recruiting website

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THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Central Office

Title		University Dean for Recruitment and Diversity (Chief Diversity Officer)
Location/Department		Office of Human Resources Management

Position Detail		Executive and Senior Administrative
FLSA Status		Exempt
Compensation		Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Web Site		www.cuny.edu
Notice Number		EA16698
Closing Date		Open until filled with the review of resumes to begin 10/22/09

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES

	The University has an opportunity to build its workforce, especially within the faculty ranks. Recognizing that a diverse faculty enriches the quality of teaching and research, promotes intellectual vibrancy and enhances the learning/teaching experience, CUNY is seeking a chief diversity officer to lead the diversity change process and achieve sustainable diversity goals. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of the Office of Human Resources Management and working closely with the University Office of Academic Affairs, the University Dean will support the University’s recruitment and retention initiatives with a special emphasis on faculty diversity. The University Dean for Recruitment and Diversity is responsible for promoting the University’s goal of a diverse workforce by visibly providing strong leadership and commitment to diversity, broadening outreach and recruitment, strengthening institutional diversity infrastructures, developing strategic diversity plans, cultivating diversity awareness and appreciation, monitoring success, and offering support to underrepresented employees once they join the University. Specifically, the Dean has responsibility for supervision of the following areas: compliance; affirmative action; diversity; and faculty publication program awards. The Office of Recruitment and Diversity will work collaboratively with the University community, to: • Recognize and promote diversity as a core value of the institution and a critical component of the inclusive excellence initiatives. This will include sharing research and metrics that demonstrate the value of living, working and learning in a diverse environment. • Promote strategic academic practices which foster the hiring and development of a diverse workforce through broad and meaningful outreach to the University’s protected groups. • Engage with faculty and academic leaders, to create innovative programs to support and retain members of the University’s protected classes. • Promote measurable diversity goals. • Measure results within the University’s accountability systems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

	Requires Doctorate or equivalent terminal degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, preferably as both a faculty member and an administrator in a higher education setting. The successful candidate will present demonstrated management experience and effectiveness in implementing programs related to recruitment, retention, diversity, equity and/or affirmative action programs. Experience should reflect an ability to work with the faculty and administrators as well as design and lead diversity/inclusive excellence programs. Candidates should possess the following competencies: collaborative leadership style and strong supervisory, interpersonal and organizational skills. Experience in successful fundraising and grants acquisition preferred.

TO APPLY		CLICK HERE
		You will be directed to the online recruiting website