Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-11-23
Req: R-3540

Title:

1157-NN - Assistant Director

Business Title:

Director of Student Equity, Leadership and Community

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccination Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full Vaccination or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at hrs@wsu.edu or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

The Director is responsible for the vision and leadership of the Student Equity, Leadership, and Community unit, having substantial responsibility for directing program operations and is accountable for the allocation of resources and program results. The Director oversees management of selected partnerships and projects and develops and maintains community partnerships and projects that have campus and/or University-wide impact. Serves as the primary contact for community partners, students, and faculty. Regularly exercises independent judgement and discretion in policies related to student equity, student leadership, student fees, student organizations, community engagement, and service learning. Has delegated authority to make commitments that affect department operations. Work and information handled is of a nature requiring confidentiality and the exercise of discretion.

Essential Duties:

Leadership and Administration for Student Equity, Leadership, and Community - 50%

• Lead an active student equity, leadership, and community engagement and service learning department by providing vision, organization, and administration.
• Establish and maintain an organizational structure and staffing level to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.
• Responsible for assessment of department programs and creating changes based on assessment.
• Maintain and administer associated agreements for community engagement partnerships related to student community engagement.
• Represent the unit at community and neighborhood meetings to develop and sustain community-campus partnerships that are mutually beneficial and that enhance student learning and engagement.
• Serves as a principal contact for administrative concerns and unit activity.
• Monitor and continuously evaluate departmental guidelines and policies related to equity, student involvement, student fees, community engagement, service learning, and risk management to ensure compliance with the University, state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations.
• Represent the unit to institutional divisions, community partners, students, faculty, and staff and serve on relevant committees.
• Develop and maintain current community partnerships to establish, maintain, and improve service-learning sites and opportunities for student equity, leadership, and involvement. May include projects such as the East Central-University Partnership.
• Maintain the development of service-learning courses, following university procedures, and community engagement programs.
• Ensure that the values of equity and inclusion are present in all student programming and development efforts to best support student engagement.
• Study and analyze data and compose reports, forms, and other materials or presentations as needed.
• Lead an advisory board consisting of students, faculty, staff, community partners, and administrators.
• Provide problem solving, consultation, direction, and interpretation of policies related to equity and leadership to the community, students, faculty, and staff engaging in the unit or its programs.
• Participate in fundraising, grant writing, and development activities.
• Oversee the implementation and use of online database systems related to student equity, leadership, community engagement, and service learning.
• Prepare and present oral and/or written reports and project presentations as they relate to the programs within the unit.

Fiscal Management - 20%

• Oversee the budgeting and fiscal management process for the unit, including student fee funded budgets and externally funded budgets.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and university policies and regulations, while maintaining appropriate internal control safeguards.
• Assist in the development and management of fiscal and operational strategies for the area.
• Engage in continuous improvement by assessing projects, impacts, learning outcomes, and program effectiveness; make changes based on findings from assessment.

Strategic Planning - 15%

• Develop strategies for optimizing resources and personnel.
• Enhance collaboration of offices and program delivery to expand outreach and access to all students.
• Participate in the development and implementation of strategic and long-range plans, goals, and objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate the plan’s effectiveness and outcomes.
• Recommend and implement changes for improvement.
• Oversee implementation of the student climate survey and incorporate results into strategic planning efforts.

Supervision - 10%

• Oversee the hiring, training, and supervision of full-time staff and student employees.
• Engage professional staff in participation in professional development opportunities to keep the unit up-to-date on best practices.

Other - 5%

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Positions require a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which has included at least one (1) year of managerial experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Education and experience can be tailored to fit the specific organizational entity/directorial assignment. Positions may require applicable licensure and/or certification.

Additional Requirements:

• Four years of experience related to building and/or developing community coalitions, partnerships, and/or relationships in the public sector.
• Experience maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• A valid driver’s license must be obtained by date of hire.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Able to travel, occasionally overnight, to other campus locations and to attend meetings, conferences, and other site locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated effective leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain harmonious working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with varying deadlines.
• Ability to work with diverse students, faculty/staff, and community members.

Additional Information:

Area/College: WSU Spokane
Department Name: WSUS Student Affairs
City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA 99202
Department Link: https://spokane.wsu.edu/studentaffairs/selc-main-page/

Monthly Salary: Commensurate with experience.
FTE: 100%
Permanent
Screening Begin Date: Screening for this position will begin on 01/03/2022 and continue until filled.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.
Required Documents:1) resume and 2) cover letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.