Director Of Diversity

Description:

The Director, Diversity and Inclusion, in partnership with the University President/CEO provides a broad range of leadership and support to the University’s international-multicultural initiatives. The Director works with and across all academic, operational, and administrative areas in implementing the University’s diversity and inclusion objectives and multicultural/international competencies. Responsible for developing the conceptual framework, relationships, procedures and deliverables that constitute the overall DEIB Plan of the University. The Director will ensure that that plan remains in alignment with the Ashford mission, vision, values, goals, and brand. The position will dialogue with other University offices to develop indicators that demonstrate the desired results in regard to diversity and inclusion goals set as a part of overall University DEIB Plan.

The Director must be able to work closely and effectively with all constituents of the university: faculty, staff, students, alumnae/i, trustees, boards, donors, and others; must represent the University with the highest degree of professionalism and competences; must articulate recommendations and positions clearly and effectively.

The Director will provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight in developing and enhancing efforts to create and sustain a culture that embraces, promotes, and prioritizes equity, diversity, and inclusiveness in the broadest meanings.

Particular emphasis will be placed on the improvement of the existing inclusive culture and serving as an institutional change agent providing leadership, vision and collaboration in the delivery of a comprehensive range of services, policies, and procedures related to equity in diversity and inclusive excellence to increase the support and the ultimate success of students, faculty and staff. The Director will participate in all aspects of institutional planning to assist in meeting the needs of the diverse student, faculty and staff population, creating a learning and working environment where all members have the opportunity to succeed, and helping address any potential systematic racism within the university.

The Director must be a collaborative leader that leads to the development and delivery of programs and services designed specifically to increase persistence and graduation rates of students who have been historically underrepresented and underserved in higher education.

The Director will establish, in consultation with supervisor and staff, the overall department vision, goals, objectives, and strategic plans consistent with the mission and vision of the university. Initiates and participates in overall program development and assessment and organizes resources to achieve goals. Works with various university departments, groups and various academic colleges/departments who focus on recruitment, retention, program completion, licensure rates, and the overall success of underrepresented students.