Affinity Networks & EDI Prgm Associate Director

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

300 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

100006 Ofc Sr Vice Pres Advancement

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 112

Compensation Range:

$70,197.00 - $105,295.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Provides expertise, administrative oversight, and collaborative guidance for diversity, equity and inclusion including programmatic, consultative and analytical operations in a Diversity and Inclusion functional area either centrally or in a school or college. Provides expertise and consultation to campus or school constituencies and leadership to create, develops and supports diversity, inclusion and equity. Develops, facilitates and supports diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives. Assesses reporting progress related to diversity and inclusion plans including developing metrics. Identifies opportunities to work with leadership and managers to develop an inclusive environment including creating affinity groups, programs and outreach. May train and/or mentor new or lower level staff.

Schedule

8 AM-4:30 PM; OCC WKNDS/HOLS

Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Associate Director, Affinity Networks and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), is a key member of the Alumni Relations team responsible for supporting Advancement's strategic priority of increasing alumni and constituent engagement among underrepresented populations. The Associate Director will develop and implement strategies to ensure Alumni Relations programs are representative and inclusive of the University's diverse community. The Associate Director will plan, implement, and support identity-based volunteer networks (such as and not limited to the Black Alumni, First-Generation, LGBTQ+, and/or Latin Alumni Networks) and programs that meaningfully engage diverse individuals. The Associate Director will establish baseline metrics, desired outcomes, and goals for engagement of underrepresented populations, and will track, analyze, and report upon progress.

This role includes building and maintaining key relationships with students, staff, faculty, alumni, senior administration, and volunteers, as well as identifying opportunities to incorporate alumni's diverse perspectives in discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Travel is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Planning

• Develop a comprehensive strategy for building, managing, and/or supporting identity-based affinity networks, with the explicit goal of increasing engagement through event attendance, volunteerism, philanthropy, and communications across underrepresented populations within the University community.
• Build and/or maintain strategic plans for each identity-based affinity network, including goals and desired outcomes. Track, analyze, and report upon progress and key results.
• Contribute to and execute on strategic communications plans to better engage underrepresented constituents including a digital engagement presence of Affinity Networks (website, virtual networking platforms, social media)
• Build and maintain relationships with key campus partners (staff, faculty, and administrators) and Advancement colleagues to develop and support affinity networks, ensuring positive interactions and outcomes for all stakeholders.

Volunteer Management - Identity-Based Affinity Network

• Identify and Recruit Volunteers: Seek out and enlist a diverse group of volunteers to support engagement initiatives.
• Manage volunteers and programs: Oversee volunteers and programs for specific Networks, ensuring valuable onboarding, structured meeting management, individualized engagement opportunities aligned with the Network goals and objectives.
• Coordinate with Other Groups: Ensure align