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Dean of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Title IX Coordinator

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Coe College
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Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402

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Dean of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Title IX Coordinator Dean of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Title IX Coordinator Dean of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Title IX Coordinator Dean of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Title IX Coordinator Coe College seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as its Dean of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Title IX Coordinator. Coe College seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as its Dean of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Title IX Coordinator. Coe College seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as its Dean of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Title IX Coordinator. The Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) will have the primary responsibility of supporting and advancing a campus culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural humility at Coe, and overseeing the Title IX process for the college. As the Dean of DEI, this new position will lead the Coe community in the design and implementation of strategic initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with an equitable framework that will guide campus-wide decisions, practices, and policies. Collaborating with students, faculty, staff, and community members, the Dean of DEI will purposefully develop culturally relevant programs, initiatives, and activities that foster a diverse and inclusive campus and workplace environment. The Dean of DEI will report directly to the President of the College and will be a member of the President’s senior leadership team. As the Title IX Coordinator, this position will coordinate and facilitate compliance to the Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This includes oversight and development of policy, process, training, and reporting for sexual misconduct and prevention. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Responsibilities: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the diversity officer of Coe College and a member of the President’s senior leadership team, overseeing the College’s commitment to DEI.
  • Develop and implement programs and initiatives that promote a thriving diverse, multicultural, equitable, ethical, and inclusive campus where students and employees can succeed in collaboration with campus partners, including leaders of Student Life and Human Resources.
  • Participate in strategic planning initiatives that strengthen the DEI mission within institutional planning and decision-making to create a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and establishing metrics and analytics to demonstrate progress.
  • Oversee staff in Multicultural Affairs and Spiritual and Religious Life, the Randall Intercultural Center and Queer Resource Center, and manage the departmental budget.
  • Meet regularly with campus partners such as the Committee on Diversity, multicultural student leaders, Student Life, Student Senate, Human Resources, and other campus partners.
  • Serve as the senior staff liaison for the DEI Committee for the Board of Trustees, coordinating the agenda for the meeting and reporting on the status of DEI objectives and achievements.
  • In partnership with Marketing, create impactful communications (i.e., electronic, social, and print media) designed to increase diversity and inclusion awareness for the College.
  • Partner and collaborate with campus leaders, faculty, students, staff, and internal and external stakeholders to address incidents of bias or unfair treatment throughout our community and that support compliance, advocacy, and continued education.
  • Provide DEI development initiatives on cultural competency, differences, systemic oppression, privilege, and opportunities for honest dialogues.
  • Research and apply for grants to enhance overall DEI efforts on campus.
  • Develop a community outreach plan that supports DEI in the surrounding community, and represent the DEI Office and Coe College with external partners such as the ACM (Associated Colleges of the Midwest), Iowa Colleges and Universities, athletic conference, DEI associations and alliances, and local peer colleges.
  • Serve as the diversity officer of Coe College and a member of the President’s senior leadership team, overseeing the College’s commitment to DEI.
  • Develop and implement programs and initiatives that promote a thriving diverse, multicultural, equitable, ethical, and inclusive campus where students and employees can succeed in collaboration with campus partners, including leaders of Student Life and Human Resources.
  • Participate in strategic planning initiatives that strengthen the DEI mission within institutional planning and decision-making to create a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and establishing metrics and analytics to demonstrate progress.
  • Oversee staff in Multicultural Affairs and Spiritual and Religious Life, the Randall Intercultural Center and Queer Resource Center, and manage the departmental budget.
  • Meet regularly with campus partners such as the Committee on Diversity, multicultural student leaders, Student Life, Student Senate, Human Resources, and other campus partners.
  • Serve as the senior staff liaison for the DEI Committee for the Board of Trustees, coordinating the agenda for the meeting and reporting on the status of DEI objectives and achievements.
  • In partnership with Marketing, create impactful communications (i.e., electronic, social, and print media) designed to increase diversity and inclusion awareness for the College.
  • Partner and collaborate with campus leaders, faculty, students, staff, and internal and external stakeholders to address incidents of bias or unfair treatment throughout our community and that support compliance, advocacy, and continued education.
  • Provide DEI development initiatives on cultural competency, differences, systemic oppression, privilege, and opportunities for honest dialogues.
  • Research and apply for grants to enhance overall DEI efforts on campus.
  • Develop a community outreach plan that supports DEI in the surrounding community, and represent the DEI Office and Coe College with external partners such as the ACM (Associated Colleges of the Midwest), Iowa Colleges and Universities, athletic conference, DEI associations and alliances, and local peer colleges.
  • Title IX Responsibilities: Title IX Responsibilities:
    • Ensure College policies, procedures, and practices are in compliance with Title IX and other federal and state laws, regulations, and guidance pertaining to sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and sexual misconduct.
    • Coordinate effective and best practices for campus wide prevention and response to sex/gender discrimination, sexual misconduct, and Title IX response and prevention with the deputy Title IX coordinators, office of student life, Health & Wellness, campus security, human resources, office of academic affairs, college counsel.
    • Direct Title IX complaint procedures, ensure trauma-informed and culturally aware manner processes, and coordinate provision of resources and support for individuals who experience sexual harassment, sexual assault, relationship violence, and sex discrimination, as well as support measures for Respondents of Title IX Complaints.
    • Oversee and ensure effective institutional support services for survivors of sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of sexual misconduct by coordinating with Student Life (conduct and Dean of Students), registrar’s office, residence life, campus security, and other support services. Provide supportive measures when necessary.
    • Develop and implement Title IX training for faculty/staff, athletics department, and students in coordination with other college departments by providing trainings to address sex/gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, and reporting obligations.
    • Convene key stakeholders to inform them of Title IX and other sexual misconduct legislative and institutional updates, to collaborate in developing campaign materials designed to inform the College of resources, and to identify and implement Title IX best practices in preventive education and sexual and relationship misconduct response.
  • Ensure College policies, procedures, and practices are in compliance with Title IX and other federal and state laws, regulations, and guidance pertaining to sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and sexual misconduct.
  • Coordinate effective and best practices for campus wide prevention and response to sex/gender discrimination, sexual misconduct, and Title IX response and prevention with the deputy Title IX coordinators, office of student life, Health & Wellness, campus security, human resources, office of academic affairs, college counsel.
  • Direct Title IX complaint procedures, ensure trauma-informed and culturally aware manner processes, and coordinate provision of resources and support for individuals who experience sexual harassment, sexual assault, relationship violence, and sex discrimination, as well as support measures for Respondents of Title IX Complaints.
  • Oversee and ensure effective institutional support services for survivors of sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of sexual misconduct by coordinating with Student Life (conduct and Dean of Students), registrar’s office, residence life, campus security, and other support services. Provide supportive measures when necessary.
  • Develop and implement Title IX training for faculty/staff, athletics department, and students in coordination with other college departments by providing trainings to address sex/gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, and reporting obligations.
  • Convene key stakeholders to inform them of Title IX and other sexual misconduct legislative and institutional updates, to collaborate in developing campaign materials designed to inform the College of resources, and to identify and implement Title IX best practices in preventive education and sexual and relationship misconduct response.
  • Qualifications Qualifications
    • 3-5 years progressive management or supervisory experience with direct reports or with cross functional teams required.
    • Advanced degree at Masters Level or above required (i.e., Ph.D. J.D., MBA, ED. D, MA, etc.)
    • Experience designing, implementing, and facilitating diversity and inclusion education and training required.
    • Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills to collect, analyze, and assess programming and progress on strategic initiatives required.
    • Completion of a criminal background check as required under Coe College policy.
  • 3-5 years progressive management or supervisory experience with direct reports or with cross functional teams required.
  • Advanced degree at Masters Level or above required (i.e., Ph.D. J.D., MBA, ED. D, MA, etc.)
  • Experience designing, implementing, and facilitating diversity and inclusion education and training required.
  • Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills to collect, analyze, and assess programming and progress on strategic initiatives required.
  • Completion of a criminal background check as required under Coe College policy.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
    • In-depth knowledge and experience within academia and DEI responsibilities.
    • Expert ability to lead and partner with dynamic and diverse groups of faculty, staff, and students.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of diversity issues, current trends, and best practices.
    • Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral), specifically as it relates to communicating to a variety of internal and external stakeholders about diversity, equity, and inclusion.
    • Experience leading or participating in significant organizational change and ability to affect positive change with measurable results.
    • Strong leadership skills and independent decision-making ability while driving team empowerment and institutional-wide collaboration.
    • Track record of organized program implementation, strategic planning, and managing multiple priorities under demanding timeframes and budgetary constraints.
    • Experience with conflict resolution and mediation methods.
    • Significant knowledge of DEI and social justice principles, best practices, and theories, as well as EOE, Title IX, and civil rights laws/regulations.
    • Computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
  • In-depth knowledge and experience within academia and DEI responsibilities.
  • Expert ability to lead and partner with dynamic and diverse groups of faculty, staff, and students.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of diversity issues, current trends, and best practices.
  • Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral), specifically as it relates to communicating to a variety of internal and external stakeholders about diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Experience leading or participating in significant organizational change and ability to affect positive change with measurable results.
  • Strong leadership skills and independent decision-making ability while driving team empowerment and institutional-wide collaboration.
  • Track record of organized program implementation, strategic planning, and managing multiple priorities under demanding timeframes and budgetary constraints.
  • Experience with conflict resolution and mediation methods.
  • Significant knowledge of DEI and social justice principles, best practices, and theories, as well as EOE, Title IX, and civil rights laws/regulations.
  • Computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
  • Coe is committed to fostering a multicultural environment and encourages applications from individuals who will help fulfill that goal. We value the input of multiple viewpoints and diverse perspectives and aim to create an academic community that is rich with cultural, social and intellectual diversity. Coe College is an equal opportunity employer. Coe is committed to fostering a multicultural environment and encourages applications from individuals who will help fulfill that goal. We value the input of multiple viewpoints and diverse perspectives and aim to create an academic community that is rich with cultural, social and intellectual diversity. Coe College is an equal opportunity employer.

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    Coe College is a national, residential liberal arts college offering a broad array of programs in the arts, sciences and professions. The campus encompasses nearly 70 acres in the heart of Iowa’s second largest city, Cedar Rapids, and is adjacent to the MedQuarter Regional Medical District. 

    A member of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM), Coe enrolls 1,400 students and has approximately 415 full- and part-time employees. This includes nearly 90 full-time faculty members and 180 full-time staff members. The nine largest incoming classes in the college’s history have all come in the last nine years, with the most recent class totalling 436 students from 27 states and six countries.

    The college offers over 60 areas of study with a 4-4-1 academic calendar including an optional May Term. Nearly all students live on campus all four years, and 90% of students are involved in one or more co-curricular activities. 

    Producing 32 Fulbright Scholars in the last eight years, Coe has been named a top producer of U.S. Fulbright students when compared nationally with all colleges and universities. The college provides a highly personalized approach to education with an average class size of 16 students and a student faculty ratio of 11:1. Coe is ranked among the top 20% of all colleges and universities (according to U.S. News & World Report), and hosts a Phi Beta Kappa chapter.

    Coe’s nearly 70-acre campus includes 40 buildings and serves as an urban field station creating opportunities for students and faculty to research and study interaction of the city with the campus environment. An extension of campus includes Coe’s Wilderness Field Station, which is situated on 120 acres of land in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota. 

    Recent capital improvement projects exceeding $40 million in investments include the renovation and expansion of Coe’s athletic facilities, renovation of Hickok Hall, an addition to and renovation of Peterson Hall of Science and renovation of Stewart Memorial Library to create the Learning Commons. 

    For the past decade, nearly 100% of Coe graduates have been employed, in grad school, or engaging in public service within nine months of graduation. Our location in Cedar Rapids means students have access to an extensive network of employment, internship, research and networking opportunities. That’s why The Princeton Review ranks Coe as the #10 best private college in the nation for internships and the #20 best private college in the nation for alumni network.

    Our C3: Creativity, Careers, Community center is dedicated to working one-on-one with students to help them identify and land internship placements that match their unique interests and goals. Research opportunities have taken students to laboratories in the United Kingdom, Germany, China, and many other locations around the world. Students can participate in one of over 40 off-campus study programs in Washington, DC; New York City; and dozens of foreign countries.

     

     

     

     

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    Location
    1220 1st Ave NE
    Cedar Rapids
    IA
    52402
    US

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