The Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion provides leadership for the Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, and for the development and implementation of college wide initiatives, policies and practices to ensure students, employees and program/employment applicants, and campus visitors experience equal opportunity and equal access to all services and support. Primarily, the Director is responsible for areas of compliance, advocacy and education. Serving as the chief diversity officer, this position reports directly to the president and works closely with vice presidents, human resources, the legal office and compliance officers, as well as various divisions of the college. This position is also responsible for developing a vision and strategy that champions the importance and value of a diverse and inclusive college environment that builds a welcoming culture at SPC. This includes designing a college wide training program and strategic initiatives involving enhancing cultural competency, and supporting non-discrimination policies, including, but not limited to, those related to gender differences, disability, sexual harassment and other topics that will increase college-wide awareness and support of equity and inclusion values and compliance.
The Director will also oversee the College’s Workforce Analysis and compliance with Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other applicable requirements, including compliance with Title IX. In addition, the Director will respond to complaints of policy violations, allegations of discrimination and those related to accommodations/access, and serve as a resource and support officer on institutional policies, as well as state and federal laws related Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Section 504, and ADEA.
The Director will safeguard and retain highly confidential information through reports, written and verbal, and develop an institutional plan through which to deliver programming and training designed to promote and incorporate equity and inclusion into the core of the institutional mission.
Typical Essential Duties:
Requirements:
Education:
Master’s degree in counseling, higher education administration, human resource management or a related field.
Experience:
3 years’ experience in human resources development and/or student affairs with preference to specific work in equity, inclusion, accessibility, and compliance applicable to higher education. Must have demonstrable ability to interpret federal and state laws and regulations.
* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.
Knowledge:
Skills:
Physical:
Work Environment:
Responsibilities:
These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary. |
Potential Frequency |
|
---|---|---|
1. |
Develops and proposes program plans for assigned area of responsibility, which includes: writing academic/student goals, ensuring alignment with overall College goals; monitoring and evaluating program compliance with applicable goals and intended results. |
Daily 30% |
2. |
Monitors compliance with specified guidelines and requirements in assigned area; investigates and resolves problematic issues. |
Daily 30% |
3. |
Develops and maintains internal and external relationships; participates in/on a variety of meetings, committees, and/or other related groups to communicate information regarding services, programs, areas of opportunity, and/or other information; represents the department on committees, advocacy groups, and/or related groups. |
Daily 20% |
4. |
Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. |
Daily 10% |
5. |
Prepares, reviews, and submits a variety of reports, work papers, contracts, communications, schedules, and/or statements to and from internal departments, external agencies, and/or other applicable organizations. |
Daily 10% |
6. |
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. |
As Required |
The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.
St. Petersburg College
P.O. Box 13489
St. Petersburg FL 33733-3489
Having technical difficulties? Contact us
St. Petersburg College is committed to equal access/equal opportunity in its programs, activities, and employment.
For additional information visit www.spcollege.edu/eaeo/.
St. Petersburg College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Privacy Policy
| Social Security Number usage
| Site Disclaimer
| Crime Reports
| Campus Safety
| Emergency Preparedness