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Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer

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Susquehanna University
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Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer
Susquehanna University


About Susquehanna
Susquehanna University is a small liberal arts college based in beautiful, rural Pennsylvania. The campus is located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, approximately 50 miles north of Harrisburg in the scenic Susquehanna River Valley and is about a three-hour drive from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City. The three-county region of the Greater Susquehanna Valley has
a population of 180,000 and is characterized by small towns and a hilly rural landscape.

The University was founded in 1858 and from its opening offered a classical liberal arts curriculum. They pioneered coeducation with the admission of women in 1873 and were renamed as a university in 1895. They have offered degree programs in the liberal arts, business, and music since 1900. The University is well known for its beautiful 325-acre campus and Georgian architecture. Two of the more than 80 buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places.

For most of its history, Susquehanna was modest in size and in the scope of its academic program, with a student body of around 500. In the early 1960s, the University grew to around 1,200 students and significantly expanded its liberal arts component. Today, Susquehanna University is nationally known as a comprehensive, selective, private residential university enrolling 2,250 students. Boasting a strong liberal arts curriculum enhanced by equally robust professional programs, the University enrolls students in the School of Arts and Sciences and the Sigmund Weis School of Business. Degrees offered include the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Science. Susquehanna offers more than 60 majors and minors, plus preprofessional programs and an interdisciplinary honors program.

Susquehanna University is committed to providing access to students from all economic backgrounds and to producing citizen leaders who will contribute to the betterment of society. In 2014, the New York Times recognized Susquehanna as #9 out of 100 “Most Economically Diverse Top Colleges.” This supports their current strategic initiatives to build a more diverse and global campus and optimize student success. The entire article may be found here. Susquehanna's long history of serving students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, including substantial first-generation and Pell-eligible populations, aligns with the University Mission to educate students for productive, creative, and reflective lives of achievement, leadership, and service in a diverse, dynamic, and interdependent world.

Please visit susqu.edu for further information on Susquehanna University.

Position Summary
Susquehanna University, located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, seeks an innovative leader for the position of Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer (CIDO). The CIDO will be responsible for the advancement and implementation of a strategic vision and initiatives that demonstrate the University's commitment to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the University's senior leadership team, deans, department chairs, faculty, staff, student groups, and other key campus and community partners to meet the University's goals of inclusion, equity, diversity, and compliance; to sustain a community in which individuals from all racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and national backgrounds are welcome; and where people of all gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, political affiliation, age, and ability can flourish.

As Susquehanna plans for the future, they are ready to infuse inclusion and diversity initiatives into the DNA of the university. They are clear that this work is not the work of one person or one office. Having a dual reporting structure, the CIDO will report to both the President and the Vice President of Human Resources. This innovative dual reporting structure will provide the CIDO an opportunity to work in close partnership with two University leaders who bring unique perspectives and valuable skill sets in responding to an increasingly complex higher education environment. This forward leaning structure will afford the new CIDO an opportunity to join leaders who are passionate about working collaboratively with stakeholders across the campus to ensure the implementation of new ideas are done so compassionately, effectively, and timely.

Leadership at Susquehanna:

Jonathan D. Green is the president of Susquehanna University. Previously, he served as provost and dean of the faculty at Illinois Wesleyan University for six years, which included chairing the University's Diversity Council. Prior to that he spent 15 years at Sweet Briar College, the last eight years of that service as Dean of the College and Vice President for Academic Affairs. He has received institution-wide awards for teaching and advising. He is an award-winning composer of over 150 musical works and the author of eight music reference books. He has conducted a wide variety of collegiate and church choirs and collegiate and regional orchestras.

Jennifer Bucher is the Vice President of Human Resources for Susquehanna University and is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive human resources strategy that supports the mission of the university. Providing a proactive HR delivery model, the Human Resources team supports and fosters a positive, inclusive and diverse working environment that enables all employees to contribute to the institution at their fullest potential.

Jennifer joined Susquehanna in May 2013 and was invited to serve as a member of the president's senior leadership team in March 2019. Prior to Susquehanna, she served for 10 years in Human Resources at Susquehanna Health, a non-profit multihospital system with 4,000 employees including 120 physicians and advance practice professionals.

The Position:
Reporting directly to the President and the Vice President of Human Resources, The Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer will be a collaborative leader, mentor, and developer of strong cross-functional teams, and have a commitment to advocating for an environment that is safe and welcoming for all, across all lines of difference. The university is strongly committed to academic excellence and views inclusion and diversity as being essential to its success in providing outstanding academic experiences that equip students for life.

The Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer has an influential and critical role in helping the university to realize its vision. The CIDO will lead efforts to encourage all members of the university community to develop an abiding respect for human dignity and difference as manifested through race, ethnicity, gender, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, or ability.

The Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer will proactively address the following opportunities and goals:

Develop and implement strategies to advance institutional change, foster a positive and inclusive work environment, and ensure that inclusion and diversity considerations are incorporated into the everyday work of the institution;
Advise and collaborate with the President, Provost, Senior Leaders, Academic Deans, Staff, Directors, and leadership groups regarding the development and implementation of initiatives designed to support the university's diversity efforts;
Define key areas in need of attention and/or support and recommend policy changes;
Lead and synergize inclusion and diversity initiatives for faculty, staff and students by creating a strategic plan in partnership with the Provost, professionals in Student Life and in the Faculty;
Coordinate and support the work of campus departments and students that advance social justice and foster cultural and historical awareness;
Create a strong partnership with the Provost, Academic Deans, and Faculty to advance the university's efforts to recruit and retain diverse faculty;
Develop and review recruitment, hiring and retention practices throughout the university to support inclusion and diversity; initiate and organize ongoing instruction on matters of inclusion and diversity for faculty, students, and staff;
Establish a Diversity Advisory Board and develop an inclusion and diversity strategic plan that will encourage and foster an inclusive, discrimination and harassment-free environment for the university community;
Stay current on effective practices locally and nationally. Publicize and promote diversity and inclusion both at Susquehanna and externally by establishing a wide range of networks;
Remain knowledgeable of changes in federal and state law and regulations, and trends within higher education to ensure the integration of best practices and compliance for Susquehanna and its culture;
Track and report diversity metrics on faculty, staff, and students and provide reports appropriately;
Conduct faculty and staff investigations in consultation with the Vice President of Human Resources; and
Provide subject-matter expertise related to emerging inclusion and diversity issues throughout the university and local communities.

Required Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience:
The successful candidate will be a strategic, innovative, and visionary leader with proven experience in leading diversity and inclusion initiatives. The CIDO will have a successful record of advancing implementation strategies that demonstrate commitment to promoting a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Candidates should also have:

Deep understanding of and passion for the work of inclusion and diversity; a willingness to be a leader, ambassador, and catalyst for change in a complex and dynamic environment, respecting all constituent groups using current and proven best practices for efficient and successful results;
Strong administrative ability to articulate and realize concrete measures for implementing the strategic vision;
Knowledge of current diversity issues with a clear understanding of the importance of an inclusive and diverse environment in a comprehensive university or similar setting;
Ability to lead with both a decisive and consultative style, foster open communications, and proactively build positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, and diverse constituencies;
Experience in working collaboratively and effectively with various constituencies on strategies around inclusion and diversity;
Well-organized and self-directed individual who exhibits a high level of integrity that inspires trust and confidence;
A strong and confident listener and communicator who brings a calm presence, establishes credibility with many and varied constituencies, builds consensus and engenders trust based on integrity, critical thinking, and excellent interpersonal skills and transparency;
Experienced mediator with well-developed conflict resolution skills who has the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and conduct investigations of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation involving faculty, staff, students, and contractors;
Demonstrated understanding of federal, state and local laws, regulations, and guidelines related to affirmative action and civil rights enforcement.

Preferred Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience:
An advanced degree and experience with Title VII, ADA, EEO/AA are preferred; and
Preference will be given to those with experience in higher education.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Contact:
This search is being led by Mo Lashendock and supported by Josyanne Roche of Koya Leadership Partners. To express your interest in this role, please submit your materials, including your letter of interest and resume at https://ats.k2-app.com/talent-profile?jobId=3486. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

The university encourages candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Susquehanna University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Koya Leadership Partners:
Koya Leadership Partners is a national retained executive search and human capital consulting firm that works exclusively with mission-driven organizations, institutions of higher education and social enterprises. We deliver measurable results, finding exceptionally talented people who truly fit the unique culture of our client organizations and ensuring that organizations have the resources and strategies to support them. For more information, visit www.koyapartners.com.


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Susquehanna University is a national liberal arts college committed to excellence in educating undergraduate students for productive, creative and reflective lives of achievement, leadership and service in a diverse and interconnected world. Academic excellence, study away and service learning, student-faculty collaboration, and rich opportunities for creative and personal growth are hallmarks of a Susquehanna University education. About 2,200 undergraduates come from 32 states and 15 countries.

The university is located in Selinsgrove, Pa., a town of about 5,000 situated on the banks of the Susquehanna River, 50 miles north of the state capital, Harrisburg. The campus is about 90 minutes from the Pocono Mountain recreational areas, and about a three-hour drive from New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

Founded in 1858 by Lutherans, Susquehanna University welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and beliefs. It is a community that expresses its Lutheran heritage through the free and open exploration of ideas, commitment to service and development of individual talents.

Students may enroll in one of two schools: the School of Arts and Sciences or the Sigmund Weis School of Business. A Susquehanna education is distinguished by a strong liberal arts program enhanced by equally strong professional programs in areas such as business, education and communications. Degrees are offered for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Science.

Susquehanna University is recognized in several guidebooks to selective colleges, including The Fiske Guide to Colleges and Peterson's Competitive Colleges. U.S. News & World Report’s America's Best Colleges includes Susquehanna among National Liberal Arts Colleges. Susquehanna is small enough to be academically flexible, yet large enough to offer a wide variety of choices—more than 50 major emphases, 45 minors and 850 courses. Susquehanna offers a challenging Honors Program for exceptional students and emphasizes experience-based learning, including internships, study-abroad semesters and award-winning community service programs.

Small classes and a student-faculty ratio of about 13 to 1 offer students personal attention and challenging opportunities. Student participation and team learning are encouraged, as is faculty-student research that exposes students to current, practical applications in their field of study. Students are offered extensive opportunities for involvement and leadership in university life. They can choose from more than 100 student organizations, 23 intercollegiate sports, numerous intramural and club sports and a full schedule of lectures, concerts, films, plays and social events.

Susquehanna's strong academic and career advising programs have led to strong post-graduation success. Typically, 94 percent of the graduating class is working full time or enrolled in graduate or professional school within six months.

Diversity Profile: Susquehanna University

Diversity Matters at Susquehanna. Through our commitment to academic excellence, in which diversity is a core element, we affirm the dignity and worth of all persons and strive to ensure that all in our community feel supported in their differences. Current and emerging research underscore the positive educational benefits that manifest in a diverse living and learning community.

As an institution of higher learning, we understand that we will be judged increasingly by how well we prepare our students to succeed in a smaller, flatter and increasingly diverse world. We intentionally seek to create opportunities for understanding the ways that power and privilege influence individual and collective behavior and systems, and to use that knowledge to guide us productively inside the classroom and beyond.

Affirmative Action - Susquehanna University is committed to making every effort to enhance the diversity of our community – students, faculty, and staff. The hiring process is important to achieving our strategic goals to recruit and retain staff from diverse backgrounds. Through the affirmative action process, we work together to ensure a diverse community while remaining diligent in our commitment to selecting the most qualified candidate for open positions.

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Diversity Matters at Susquehanna. Through our commitment to academic excellence, in which diversity is a core element, we affirm the dignity and worth of all persons and strive to ensure that all in our community feel supported in their differences. Current and emerging research underscore the positive educational benefits that manifest in a diverse living and learning community.

As an institution of higher learning, we understand that we will be judged increasingly by how well we prepare our students to succeed in a smaller, flatter and increasingly diverse world. We intentionally seek to create opportunities for understanding the ways that power and privilege influence individual and collective behavior and systems, and to use that knowledge to guide us productively inside the classroom and beyond.

In the classroom, on the campus and beyond

We use experiential learning to engage students in a multicultural education that prepares them for life in a diverse and interconnected world. Our new Central Curriculum, taught by a diverse faculty with different viewpoints and experiences, challenges students in their ways of perceiving and knowing the world. The unique Global Opportunities (GO) requirement prompts students to experience ways of knowing and being that are unfamiliar, and to reflect on those experiences. In the process, we expect that all students will examine their world view and how it is constructed.

A diverse and vibrant campus community fosters relationships marked by mutual curiosity and respect. Students, faculty and staff are supported in these relationships by the Chief Diversity Officer, Center for Diversity and Social Justice, Center for Civic Engagement, Office of Residence Life, and the Bias Response and Education Team.

The university also understands its physical and emotional connection to residents of the Susquehanna River Valley. Arts and educational events open to the community create possibilities for healthy dialogue regarding difference. Relationships built through interaction and dialogue with the greater Selinsgrove community serve to broaden and enhance the community in which we live and learn.

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