Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community (DEIC)

Duke University:

 

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

 

About Us

 

The Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University is one of the fastest-rising, highly ranked engineering schools in the nation. The school consists of four departments with 130 tenure-track faculty members, 1250 undergraduate students, 1400 master’s students, and 600 PhD students. Housed within a university renowned for its programs in the liberal arts, medicine, business and law, Pratt prepares future engineering leaders to address complex challenges with solutions that take into account the complexities and nuances of implementing them. Pratt takes a whole-student approach to education, ensuring students are well supported throughout their journeys and graduate with the grit and determination required to persevere in their careers and their lives. Pratt is dedicated to the values of diversity, equitability, inclusivity and community in its pursuit of knowledge and service to society.

 

Occupational Summary
 

Joining a vibrant community of leaders dedicated to creating a welcoming environment to all, the Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community (DEIC) will provide leadership in developing and implementing high-impact diversity and inclusion initiatives that engage all faculty, staff, and students in the Pratt School of Engineering.  Develop and implement strategies to integrate effective diversity practices within Pratt’s current framework, and monitor and quantitatively evaluate progress in creating a more diverse and inclusive work environment.  Collaboratively develop and implement strategies for recruitment and retention to further the School’s Diversity Strategic Plan.  Design and deliver learning experiences, presentations, and workshops and provide consultation and support of efforts of diversity, equity, and inclusion for individuals and groups within the Pratt community. 

 

Work Performed

 

• Work with school leaders and supervisors to lead the development and modeling of actions while quantitatively assessing outcomes in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Provide guidance and consult with Pratt staff, faculty, and students on a broad range of strategies, opportunities and initiatives that will further diversity and inclusion within the Pratt community.
• Research and identify current and emerging issues, trends and opportunities related to diversity and inclusion, and develop programs and processes based on best-practices to promote diversity and inclusion.
• Collaborate with university-wide subject matter experts to ensure that programming is complementary to, and in support of, Duke University’s institutional diversity and inclusion goals.
• Plan and manage budgets related to diversity initiatives; and obtain internal and external funding for programs, activities, and initiatives.
• Assist and (when applicable) direct student recruiting, working closely with the Deans of Undergraduate Education, Masters Education, and Graduate Education.
• In collaboration with the Co-chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee, develop and present diversity and implicit bias training and education to al