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Director, Belonging & Engagement

Director, Belonging & Engagement

  • 492393
  • On Campus, Colorado, United States
  • Institutional Equity and Belonging
  • Nondiscrimination & ADEI
  • Staff - Full Time

 

Job Title: Director, Belonging & Engagement

Department: Institutional Equity & Belonging

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Position Type/ Work Schedule

  • 2080 Hours per year
  • 12 Months per year
  • 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with 2,300 students from around the world. Employees set the stage for student success by bringing their diverse experience and knowledge to the table. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work.
 

Job Summary

The office of institutional equity & belonging is the dynamic center of antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion at Colorado College. Leading by example, our vision is a justice-centered Colorado College community in which all members feel a sense of belonging and where we continuously uproot oppression wherever it exists. The Director of Belonging and Engagement is charged with cultivating and implementing strategic initiatives that promote a sense of belonging for campus constituents as well as foster connections to key partners in the Pikes Peak Region. The director will oversee the development of comprehensive cultural programs and will identify and cultivate relationships with on and off-campus partners who support marginalized communities. They will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and evaluating a portfolio of annual programs designed to encourage cross-divisional, cultural and social awareness and initiate meaningful cross-cultural dialogues, appropriate for diverse audiences of trustees, administrators, staff, faculty, students and community members.

 

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and evaluate a portfolio of annual programs designed to encourage cross-divisional cultural and social awareness, and initiate meaningful cross-cultural dialogues, appropriate for diverse audiences of trustees, administrators, staff, faculty, and students.
Create culturally affirming programs and events that nurture a sense of belonging, build community, and encourage critical reflection of one’s own and others’ personal and social identities, including intersections of identities on campus and in the broader Pikes Peak region.
Cultivate and sustain external relationships that enhance our ADEI initiatives and advance our antiracism commitment. Represent Colorado College at community events, on nonprofit boards, and through other mechanisms that increase our local ADEI visibility.
Collaborate with Human Resources and the Crown Center to foster connection for new employees through CC Connect, CC Ambassadors and MAPS.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited institution, with a minimum of five years of experience leading ADEI initiatives and programming designed to build knowledge and skills regarding issues of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation and religion among others. Experience utilizing institutional data to benchmark and promote accountability for the diversity mission. Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and intercultural communication skills. Ability to manage change through a highly collaborative and collegial process. Cultural awareness and sensitivity to interact, collaborate, establish rapport and maintain productive working relationships with all members of the college community. Ability to work independently and to work effectively as leader or member in teams, on taskforces, and committees. Strong management skills to supervise student staff. Evening and weekend work may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

An understanding and appreciation for a liberal arts approach to higher education. Knowledge of professional development modalities and needs within higher education. Deep knowledge of program assessment practices. Experience in website development.

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications

Other Position Details:

  • Supervises Students
  • Position will not drive CC vehicles

Application Instructions

  • Continuous Recruitment - for full consideration, apply by: 10/10/24
  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

 

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

  • Band I; $73,165 to $89,628 per year

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 7.34 hours of vacation per pay period (176 hours, 22 days per year) and 0.0462 hours of sick time for each hour worked (96 hours, 12 days per year)
  • Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
  • 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
  • Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
  • Wellness benefits including free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

E-Verify Information:

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov.

Benefit Information:

Please refer to https://mybensite.com/coloradocollege/

Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html

 

 

 

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