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Associate Vice President of Equity, Inclusion, and Transformation
Job Description
Full Job Description
About Us
Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.
Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!
Position Title
Associate Vice President of Equity, Inclusion, and Transformation
FLSA
Exempt
FT/PT
Full Time
Hours Per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Grade
22
Minimum Compensation
$112,675
General Responsibilities
The Associate Vice President of Equity, Inclusion, and Transformation (AVPEIT) reports directly to the College President and supports the creation of the Equity and Social Justice Center at Howard Community College (HCC). The AVPEIT is a member of the president’s team and works collaboratively with all areas of the college to develop and implement proactive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in alignment with the college’s mission. The AVPEIT will empower each office and employee to understand their role in diversity, equity, and inclusion. In doing so, they will lead and coordinate a range of efforts to assure that equity, diversity, and inclusion are authentically reflected in planning, campus practices, policies, community, culture, and measures of excellence.
Demonstrates collaborative and visionary leadership by serving as a thought-partner, building relationships, employing innovation, and promoting an environment of inclusive excellence for all students, staff, and faculty. This includes advising the college administration on matters affecting professional development, teaching and learning, student success and belonging, recruitment and selection of employees, and training and education of the college community to create an inclusive climate.
Work Performed
- Lead the creation and development of the Equity and Social Justice Center at HCC.
- Collaborate to co-create the vision for strategic planning at the college-wide level to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for all students, staff, and community members.
- Provide leadership to support implementation and progress towards identified goals from strategic planning.
- Provide leadership in scaling successful cohort programs to ensure that all students are provided an equitable experience at HCC.
- Collaborate with the Vice President of Talent, Inclusion, and Workforce culture to ensure HCC is an equitable and just workplace.
- Collaborates with Human Resources to develop strategic hiring and retention efforts to attract and retain a highly talented, diverse workforce.
- Drives diverse talent identification and retention strategies for staff and faculty.
- Advise college administration and provide training on diversity, equity, and inclusion, including but not limited to culturally responsive practices, anti-racism development, restorative justice, college climate and culture, disability awareness and acceptance, and LGBTQIA+ affirmation and acceptance.
- Lead and coordinate a range of efforts to assure that equity, diversity, and inclusion are authentically reflected in campus practices, policies, community, culture, and measures of excellence.
- Assists the Vice President for Teaching and Learning and the Vice President of Student Success in planning, assessing, and evaluating the effectiveness of curricular and co-curricular efforts related to diversity and cultural competency.
- Coordinates and oversees the development and implementation of a wide variety of diversity training, partnering with the Human Resources Department, E-Learning, and Faculty Development.
- Coordinate with the office of Planning, Research, and Organizational Development and individual units in the development, implementation, and regular use of data tools such as campus climate surveys, demographic studies, benchmarking studies, etc. to measure success regarding campus equity and diversity efforts and the success of faculty, staff, and students in underrepresented and historically marginalized and underserved populations.
- Develop and maintain meaningful relationships and serve as college liaison with numerous external diverse and underrepresented populations, communities, and agencies to advance equity and diversity and achieve mutual objectives.
- Consult with academic leadership regarding current scholarship in embedding best practices in developing equitable and inclusive curriculum and pedagogical approach and closing the achievement gap for marginalized students.
- Provide supervision and coaching for the Director of Equity and Community Engagement.
- Provide administrative leadership to the Diversity Committee.
- Provide education and mediation in response to bias incident reports that do not rise to the level of a policy violation and provide referrals to the appropriate office for investigation and decision-making for allegations that could potentially violate College non-discrimination, Title IX, student code of conduct, employee misconduct or other policies.
Minimum Education Required
Master’s degree
Minimum Number of Years Experience Required
5
Other Knowledge Required
- Experience managing a budget for a small department.
- Experience supervising and managing staff and leveraging resources outside the functional area.
- Experience in leading institutional initiatives on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion issues, and best practices in higher education.
- Proven facilitation skills, willingness, and ability to build consensus and facilitate challenging conversations between individuals and groups.
Working Conditions
Supervisory Postion?
Yes
Division
President (Div)
Department
President's Office
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
B082P
Number of Vacancies
1
Best Consideration Date
09/23/2022
Job Open Date
08/26/2022
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Category
Staff
Benefits Summary
Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor’s degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor’s degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor’s degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.
Applicant Instructions
*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.
HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full).
HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full).
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/2236
EEO Statement
Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.
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