Director of Mission & Equity

Lakeland University, an independent, not-for-profit, liberal arts institution, seeks a diverse pool of candidates for the position of Director of Mission & Equity.

The Director of Mission & Equity serves as an advisor and thought partner to the President, ensuring all aspects of the university are aligned with its mission and values. The director advises administration on policies and programming that fosters the university's commitment to diversity and respect, service and stewardship, and integrity and responsibility.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

All Lakeland University staff members are expected to:

• Demonstrate in their words and actions an appreciation for the history of Lakeland University and a commitment to its stated mission;
• Represent unequivocally in their behavior the stated values of the University;
• Be good stewards of the University's resources, including its personnel and the goodwill of its friends, its alumni, and local community;
• Work collaboratively (as opposed to competitively) with their peers to meet objectives and achieve our goals;
• Keep their supervisor appropriately informed;
• Be forthright and honest in their communication with all members of the University community;
• Treat all members in a manner of teamwork and respect;
• Acts in a manner that sets the standard for service in higher education and the core principals of Lakelanders Excelling at Professionalism (LEAP) - show respect, communicate and be positive;
• Advise their supervisor with respect to all matters that require their attention, including their own performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work collaboratively with the President's Office and administrative leadership team as a strategic thought partner in living into university mission and values, featuring inclusivity, equity and access. Serve as member of the administrative leadership team.
• Provide leadership for multicultural student affairs organizations, including but not limited to, the Association of Latinx American Students, Alphabet Soup (LGBTQ+), Black Student Union, Global Student Association and Japanese Association. Expand existing programming and outreach in collaboration with community outreach and enrollment efforts.
• Co-Chair the university's Committee on Mission & Equity, bringing together a diverse team of university employees and students ensuring our efforts are university-wide and mission-focused. Plan and implement quarterly workshops sponsored by the CME that promote diversity and awareness among all college constituents (Students, Faculty and Staff).
• Collaborate with the VP for Academic Affairs, VP for HR, VP for Campus Life and Director of the Ulrich Center on strategic initiatives to enhance the College's efforts to attract and retain a diverse workforce and student body.
• Collaborate with the VP for Student Affairs & Enrollment and serve as a member on the First Year Experience team.
• Consult with Director of Communication to ensure that the university's messaging strategies are consistent with its mission and values.
• Assess, report and make recommendations to administrative leadership team on quantifiable disparities, campus climate and diversity metrics.
• Build supporting relationships and networks across the entire university (main campus, nontraditional program, Tokyo campus)
• Serve on external boards that support Lakeland's mission and assist in diversity and equity in the community.
• Contribute ideas to support mission and equity in grant submissions as appropriate opportunities arise.

SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & SKILLS

• Master's degree preferred. Experience working in an academic environment is preferred. Interest and/or experience in teaching in social justice program preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in growing a successful culture around diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging competencies in the workplace, working collaboratively in teams, and communicating with various publics.
• Strong understanding of the various dimensions of DEIB work.
• Proven track record in facilitating partnerships, including between workplace and its surrounding community. Willingness to publicly represent the university.
• Takes initiative in establishing new procedures and