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Western Washington University Program Director, ADEI Training, Development, and Strategic Initiatives in Bellingham, Washington
Program Director, ADEI Training, Development, and Strategic Initiatives
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Location: Bellingham, WA
Categories: Equity and Inclusion
Position TitleProgram Director, ADEI Training, Development, and Strategic Initiatives
About the UniversityWestern Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes, Bremerton, Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master's-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report. Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.
About the Department
The Office of Equity supportsWestern's mission (https://president.wwu.edu/mission-strategic-plan) , which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.
TheOffice of Equity (https://equity.wwu.edu/) brings together two complementary functions: the existing compliance function and a more robust education and community training function.
While the compliance function is currently housed in the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, the vision for the new Office of Equity is much broader than the traditional compliance function. An assessment of patterns in our compliance issues can lead to a deeper understanding of barriers in Western’s systems and structures. The Office of Equity also encompasses the broader functions of engaging individuals and groups in education, dialogue and learning; building community; examining Western’s systems and structures through an equity lens; and providing visibility to, and advancing, key initiatives for inclusive student success and ADEI work on campus.
About the Position
The Program Director, ADEI Training, Development, and Strategic Initiatives is the lead institutional ADEI trainer and oversees the capacity building and assessment components of Western’s ADEI plan. Tasked with the development and implementation of ADEI training and professional development programs, the Program Director will collaborate with key university partners to assess the needs of target audiences and implement Senate Bill 5227 legislative requirements. The program director will lead and manage multiple programs and projects in furtherance of Western’s ADEI strategic priorities.
Position Duties and Responsibilities
20% - Strategic Planning - Develop and implement strategic initiatives in line with the Office of Equity ADEI plan and institutional strategic goals.
Collaborates with key stakeholders across divisions to identify and assess professional development and training needs.
Develop and implement a plan for capacity building (e.g. training and development).
Identify opportunities for community building through professional development.
30% - Program Design and Implementation
Design and oversee the development of program curricula and training materials that are diverse in scope, progressive, and meet the needs of target audiences.
Develop a year-long training plan for faculty, staff, and students that is diverse in scope and responsive to changing needs.
Develop and implement ongoing ADEI training and professional development for campus leaders.
Development and implement a train the trainer program that will expand the institutional capacity to meet ongoing professional development and training needs.
Ensure newly developed programs align with university strategic goals.
Design programs that foster an understanding of ideas related to diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility in instructional settings and how to address those priorities through training and programming.
30% - Project Management
Manage new programs offerings from development to implementation and assessment.
Lead cross-organizational teams in developing projects.
Manage program budget, timelines, and resources for programs and initiatives.
20% - Assessment and Program Effectiveness
Set program goals.
Evaluate the effectiveness of programs.
Develop assessment tools to understand the needs of target audiences.
Track program outcomes and metrics to ensure goals are being met.
Conduct regular reviews and assessments to drive continuous improvement.
Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree and five years of experience in ADEI training and program development, organizational development, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environments.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced office.
Understanding of the complex nature of the work of diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility in institutions of higher education and how to address them through training and programming.
Excellent conflict management skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated strong training skills and ability to design, implement, and evaluate training, curricula and pedagogy for faculty, staff, and students.
Strong program development, management, and implementation skills
Preferred QualificationsA relevant graduate degree (e.g., education, organizational/social psychology, or closely related field, etc.).
Five or more years of experience developing a comprehensive educational program to affect cultural change in a large complex organization.
Experience working in a higher educational setting.
Conditions of EmploymentAll employees must comply with our Immunization policies, includingProof of Rubeola Measles Immunity (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1300.01-Requiring-Proof-Of-Rubeola-Measles-Immunity) within 60-days of hire. Please reach out toHR@wwu.eduif you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.
Salary Hiring range for position is $95,660 - $110,009/year. Through longevity position tops out at $124,358/year.
Benefits Information
Benefits Overview for Administrative Professional Position (https://hr.wwu.edu/files/2022-01/Benefits%20-%20Professional%20Staff.pdf) .
Application Instructions
A cover letter and resume are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. Please include the names and contact information of three professional references. References will only be contacted if necessary, with notice provided beforehand.
Closing Date Notes
Application review begins August 4, 2024; the position is open until filled.
Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1600.02-Ensuring-Equal-Opportunity-and-Prohibiting-Discrimination-and-Retaliation) . Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu
WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services (https://hr.wwu.edu/workplace-accommodation) , 360.650.3303 or 711 (Washington Relay).
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services atvpsa.office@wwu.edu. The report can be found at:Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (https://vpess.wwu.edu/files/docs/ASRCleryreport.pdf) .
All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes asexual misconduct background check (https://hr.wwu.edu/sexual-misconduct-background-checks) .
Job no: 501861
Advertised: Jul 05 2024 07:00 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 04 2024 23:55 Pacific Daylight Time