Director For Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

About The Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY

The Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), has primary responsibility for Khoury College’s diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility & belonging (DEIAB) action plan and initiatives throughout the college. This position will report to the Associate Dean of Administration & Finance and will partner with the Dean and senior leadership team to set and implement the strategic vision for Khoury’s efforts in this area. They will actively engage with the students, faculty, staff, and administration to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all members of the Khoury community.

The Director will become a key part of a growing network of DEI Leads across Northeastern’s global university system that works collaboratively to create a welcoming and inclusive institution where individuals of all identities, backgrounds, and experiences can thrive, have a strong sense of belonging, and achieve academic and professional success. Led by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) and the Chief Inclusion Office, Northeastern is building on an inclusive strategy and culture built on trust, respect, and understanding that affirms intergroup relations and builds community, which is vital to learning and discovery. To fulfill these ideals, we launched an action plan to address the scourge of systemic racism—especially anti-Black discrimination—and advance our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of progress with respect to goals related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within Khoury. DEI is inherent in Khoury’s mission of “CS for everyone” and has strong commitment across the community. This role will serve as a conductor, helping guide and inform the Khoury committees and stakeholders who help drive and own the DEI goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Required attributes:

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced work environment, with demonstrated ability and comfort to efficaciously handle multiple tasks and projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Senior level experience in managing projects and/or people.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience as a diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioner.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing and presentation skills.
• Strong prioritization, time management and follow-through skills.
• Able to work collaboratively and independently in a rapidly changing organization.
• Strong advocacy skills to be deployed both internally to advance DEIAB initiatives and externally to attract qualified faculty, staff and student candidates.
• Comfortable using multiple mediums to communicate, especially in the hybrid work environment

Other Desirable Attributes Include

• Knowledge of best practices for the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce and a proven history of implementing effective recruiting initiatives that diversified a given population.
• Masters or Advanced Degree.
• Commitment to the mission of Khoury College and CS for Everyone
• Developing and delivering DEI training, including implicit bias training and assessment.
• Experience in identifying and defining metrics for measurement of progress and analyzing data.
• Communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated expertise in negotiation, coaching and interpersonal skills.
• Leads efforts to provide opportunities for the campus community to learn about and respect diverse ethic, racial, gender, sexual, physical, socioeconomic, political, religious, cultural and all identities through programming
• Coordinates and supports the development and implementation of education, cultural, and social programs that enhance the understanding and behavioral expectations of inclusive diversity and fosters a campus climate that acknowledges and respects the value of all its members.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Take a lead role in planning and implementing diversity, inclusion, and belonging programming for faculty; including faculty recruiting (working with recruiting committees), new faculty orientations, and events throughout the academic year.
• Lead innovative and sustainable efforts to cultivate a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community in Khoury for all students, faculty, and staff in accordance with both the university DEI and the Khoury DEIAB action plan. This includes identifying, developing, and providing programs, education, training, workshops, events and supporting activities and scholarly research that promote diversity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging in all facets of Khoury.
• Collaborate with HR and senior leadership to enhance recruitment, hiring, promotion and retention of diverse staff and faculty, including leadership; provide support to employees with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
• Lead efforts in planning and executing special programs for entering students from non-traditional and diverse backgrounds to assist them in transitioning to the Khoury and university environment. Works closely with the Office of Student Engagement, Affinity, and Inclusion and faculty on this programming.
• Collaborate with undergraduate and graduate associate deans, and with recruiting to identify ways to attract potential under-represented students to Khoury.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and implement a DEIAB strategic plan for Khoury.
• Develop key metrics to drive outcomes and evaluate the performance of the Khoury DEIAB programs and initiatives. Collect and analyze data from the Khoury community to assess, understand, and respond to the needs and concerns of students, faculty, and staff.

Position Type

Legal and Regulatory Administration

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.