Chief Diversity Officer
- Employer
- Illinois Wesleyan University
- Location
- Bloomington, Illinois
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- C-Level & Executive Directors, Vice Presidents, Other Executive Administration
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Diversity & Inclusion
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Illinois Wesleyan University invites applicants and nominations for a Chief Diversity Officer (CDO). The CDO will report to the President of the University and sit on the President's Cabinet. They will be a part of making decisions about the direction and vision of the institution with regard to practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and help to ensure that Illinois Wesleyan is the most welcoming possible space to people from all backgrounds.
Founded in 1850, Illinois Wesleyan University is a private undergraduate liberal arts university that emphasizes quality teaching and student-faculty research collaboration. Illinois Wesleyan University is strongly committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer. Candidates from marginalized or underrepresented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. This administrative position is a 12-month appointment. Salary and benefits are competitive.
To achieve this goal, the candidate who takes this position will:
- Synthesize campus-wide efforts regarding DEI.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree required, doctorate desired.
The ideal candidate will also have the following personal qualities:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Application Information:
To apply, please download the pdf application at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/Positions.html.
In addition, please provide the following:
- A cover letter outlining your interest in the position, your experience and skills, which clearly details your understanding of DEI issues and how your experiences have prepared you to contribute to the IWU commitment of building a diverse and inclusive environment. In your cover letter, please address the duties, requirements, and qualities mentioned above.
Inquiries and applicant materials can be directed to Kristi Hammons, Talent Acquisition Specialist, hr@iwu.edu.
Illinois Wesleyan University
Human Resources, Holmes 209
1312 N. Park Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone: (309) 556-3536
Fax: (309) 556-1710
Review of complete applicant materials will begin immediately; position is open until filled. The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.
Illinois Wesleyan University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
Illinois Wesleyan University is strongly committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html. Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive excellence; details at www.iwu.edu/diversity.
Organization
Illinois Wesleyan, founded in 1850, is a private co-educational university with an enrollment of 1,850 and a student/faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The University consists of the College of Liberal Arts, with 17 academic departments; the College of Fine Arts, comprising professional Schools of Art, Music, and Theatre Arts; and the School of Nursing.
Illinois Wesleyan's faculty is composed of active scholars who are devoted to teaching undergraduates and to including them in their research. Illinois Wesleyan's 76-acre campus has undergone remarkable growth in the past decade and features such new facilities as the five-story Ames Library, the Center for Natural Science, and the Shirk Center for Athletics and Recreation.
- Website
- http://www.iwu.edu/
- Telephone
- 309-556-1000
- Location
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1312 Park St
Holmes Hall
Bloomington
IL
61701
US
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