Associate Director, Education and Outreach - OIEA

Associate Director, Education and Outreach - OIEA

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Office of Institutional Equity and Access

University Job Title : Associate Director 4, OIEA Education and Outreach

Bargaining Unit : None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Time Type : Full time

Duration Type : Regular

Compensation Grade : Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile : Leader (27)

Wage Ranges : Click here to see our Wage Ranges

Searchable Job Family : Administration

Total # of hours to be worked : 37.5

Work Week : Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location : Central Campus

Worksite Address : 100 Wall Street, New Haven, CT 06511

Work Model : On-site

Position Focus : Reporting to the university’s Director of the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility, the Associate Director of Education and Outreach for Equity and Belonging is a visionary and strategic leader who builds upon the university’s existing efforts to promote belonging and prevent identity-based discrimination and harassment.

The Associate Director is responsible for strategically developing, implementing, and maintaining university-wide equity, accessibility, and belonging awareness programming and outreach efforts for faculty, staff, and graduate and professional students.

This position is a consulting resource for faculty and staff on climate and culture topics and an advocate for equity and accessibility, as well as fostering a culture of belonging throughout the university.

The Associate Director creates and advises on programming designed to counter and dismantle all forms of identity-based discrimination and harassment, including racism and disability discrimination.

The position works with key campus stakeholders to assess current training, recommend and develop campus-wide educational programming, and establish measurable goals and key performance indicators for tracking and reporting on the progress of equity and belonging education and outreach efforts.

The Associate Director participates in university-wide initiatives related to developing and implementing alternative complaint resolution and restorative practices.

This position is responsible for applying university policies and compliance requirements to programming for the campus community.

In collaboration with key university colleagues and stakeholders, the Associate Director builds upon effective partnerships and is a close resource for the various schools and academic departments.

Essential Duties

• Direct and support the development and implementation of university-wide outreach, programming, and training for faculty, staff, and graduate and professional students related to equity and belonging consistent with university policies and federal and state regulations.
• Collaborate with other campus offices and departments to develop, implement, and embed prevention education, leveraging ongoing efforts across the university.
• Strategically lead, develop, and deliver programming (e.g., training, workshops, and panel discussions) on equity and belonging-related topics.
• Serve as a strategic outreach advisor and consultant to faculty and staff on efforts to raise awareness and prevent and address identity-based discrimination and harassment.
• Ensure all programming complies with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, university policies, and other applicable requirements.
• Track and evaluate the effectiveness of equity and belonging programming, provide relevant reports and metrics, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Partner with university colleagues and stakeholders on community discussions, programs, and initiatives on diversity, equity, and belonging.
• Serve as a primary resource and subject matter expert for graduate and professional student peer educators.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience : Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of eight years of relevant or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.

Required Skills / Abilities :

• Demonstrated experience in developing initiatives and delivering outreach, training, and education programs related to identity-based discrimination and harassment.
• Ability to advise university constituents on climate and culture with strong interpersonal skills and cultural competence.
• Ability to build trust, work collaboratively, and cultivate partnerships with a diverse community.
• Demonstrated experience in understanding cultural differences and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills : Master's degree in relevant field. Proven experience with restorative practices, higher education administration, counseling, and related fields.

Weekend Hours Required? Occasional

Evening Hours Required? Occasional

Drug Screen : No

Health Screening : No

Background Check Requirements : All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement : All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with COVID-19 policies.

EEO Statement : University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment.

Note : Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.

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