Coordinator of Inclusion

Coordinator of Inclusion
Date: July 22, 2019

Description: Under the supervision of the Director of Human Resources, the Coordinator of Inclusion is responsible for enhancing the College’s commitment to a diversified workforce by implementing recruiting strategies and programs that promote inclusion. 

The CI will establish best practices for recruiting and retaining a more diverse faculty and staff and will build relationships with key recruiting sources with an ultimate goal to increase the pool of diverse applicants; produce and maintain updated recruiting guidelines and procedures for faculty and staff searches; develop/deliver training (unconscious bias, socio-economics, EEO-related trainings, etc.) and establish practices and initiatives that will create and foster an inclusive environment.

The CI provides oversight to the search and recruitment processes and tracks and monitors analytics throughout the complete recruiting cycle to analyze and leverage data for the identification of trends and the adjustments of strategies/activities to improve results. The CI will build partnerships with internal stakeholders including the Campus-wide Diversity Committee to foster a greater sense of inclusion within the campus community.

Hartwick College is committed to creating and sustaining an environment that nurtures and celebrates our diversity, continues to expand diversity of our faculty and staff, and ensures an employment and educational environment that is free from discrimination. 

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Director of Human Resources to create a clear strategy for recruiting, selecting and sustaining a more diverse workforce; implement recruiting goals to increase the presence of minorities, women, veterans and people with disabilities in the workplace.
• Establish pool of recruiting sources and outreach strategies for vacancies, particularly underutilized positions/groups.
• Develop/maintain clear recruitment and selection guidelines and provide oversight to the process for staff and faculty searches.
• Leverage social platforms and online recruiting resources to support the creation of talent pipelines.
• Conduct market research to understand where external diverse talent pools exist and work collaboratively with key market leaders and internal/external partners to explore initiatives to tap into those talent pools.
• Coach hiring managers and search committees on best practices and College policies and procedures.
• Assist in writing job descriptions, postings, advertisements and enhance our web presence to reflect greater inclusivity.
• Serve as a resource for advisement and consultation on issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Identify and develop relationships with key departments, organizations and associations with a focus on creating a more diverse employee population and inclusive practices within policies, forms and programming.
• Monitor advertisement efforts and candidate pool; track and maintain EEO reports.
• Identify and facilitate the availability of faculty and staff with diverse perspectives and experiences to participate in advisory committees and search committees.
• Develop and implement effective programming to support Hartwick’s diversity and inclusion goals and to ensure compliance with EEO procedures and regulations.
• Serve as an effective and engaged advocate in the development of programs that recognize and promote cultural awareness.
• Deliver training on unconscious bias for departmental search committees and New Employee Orientation.
• Periodically reviews and updates policies and procedures related to discrimination, diversity, inclusion, recruitment and equity.
• Serve as liaison with other offices that manage diversity, equity and inclusion including AccessAbility Services, Student Experience, Academic Affairs and the Office of Intercultural Affairs.
• Serve on campus committees that support diversity such as the College Wide Diversity Committee. 
• Participate in significant campus activities, such as Commencement Weekend.
• Expected to comply with all applicable College, federal, state, local and associational laws, rules, and regulations.
• As a representative of the College, expected to comport themselves in a professional manner at all times, both on and off campus.
• Contribute to the overall success of the Office of Human Resources and the College by performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned. This may entail investigations of sexual misconduct and/or discrimination claims.

Qualifications:
Minimum requirements for this position include a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in human resources implementing diversity initiatives and understanding of the implications of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  Experience with Title VII, ADA, EEO/AA.  Experience in higher education is preferred.

The successful candidate will have:

• Knowledge of diversity issues with an understanding of the importance of an inclusive and diverse environment in a College setting;
• Demonstrated experience in developing and improving processes for increased effectiveness and efficiency;
• Ability to identify diverse talent from various sourcing channels including online recruiting tools;
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to traditionally underrepresented people, including, but not limited to African and African American, Asian, Pacific Islander, Latina, Native American, and other international people; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer; Veterans; people with disabilities; as well as those with various spiritual/religious beliefs;
• Ability to deal tactfully and persuasively with College administration, faculty and professional employees to resolve program issues that may be controversial and sensitive in nature;
• Knowledge of employment-related laws, principles, theories and trends;
• Ability to create written reports that clearly present a thorough analysis and conclusion of evidence;
• Ability to think strategically;
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Ability to assess needs and develop and present training programs;
• Ability to build strong, customer-focused relationships with internal and external constituents. 

An independent, residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,200 full-time undergraduates, Hartwick embraces the teacher-scholar model, with teaching excellence as the first priority, and seeks to recruit, retain and promote a diverse workforce.

Located in the scenic Susquehanna River valley in Oneonta, NY, near the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains, the College features a Liberal Arts in Practice general education curriculum and aspires to “be the best at melding liberal arts education with experiential learning.”

Hartwick offers health benefits to domestic partners of employees, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression. Hartwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to broadening “the understanding, awareness, and appreciation of diversity among all members of the Hartwick community.” Women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. 

Hartwick College is committed to providing a safe and secure educational environment. Employment at Hartwick College is therefore contingent upon a successful background check on every new employee. Candidates to whom an offer of employment is made will be required to sign a Release of Information Form authorizing the College to conduct a thorough background check.

Hartwick College is committed to a diverse candidate pool, values an inclusive workforce and workplace environment, and wishes to minimize or eliminate the impact of implicit bias during the search and hiring process.

To apply for a position listed below, please submit one single pdf copy of your application materials inclusive of the content below.

• cover letter
• resume
• Diversity Statement – a statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity will support Hartwick College’s Diversity Statement (https://www.hartwick.edu/campus-life/intercultural-affairs/diversity-at-hartwick/ )
• the names and contact information for three references (at least one of your references must be from a current and/or previous supervisor) 

All materials should be sent electronically to Suzanne Janitz, Director of Human Resources, at jobs@hartwick.edu with [Coordinator of Inclusion] in the subject line. Applications may also be mailed to the Office of Human Resources, Hartwick College, P.O. Box 4020, Oneonta, NY 13820 or faxed to 607-431-4329. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.