(NAME-MCE) Associate Vice President for Institutional Diversity Initiatives Potsdam NY

[Anselmo Villanueva]

Associate Vice President for Institutional Diversity Initiatives
Clarkson University

The Associate Vice President for Institutional Diversity Initiatives
(AVP) is responsible for initiatives that will promote an enhanced
presence of faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds
within the University's community. Reporting directly to the Vice
President for University Outreach and Student Affairs, the AVP serves
on the President's cabinet and numerous university committees and
actively collaborates with other University administrators and
faculty. The AVP is responsible for developing, implementing, and
assessing university-wide goals for diversity, providing leadership
for pipeline programs, consulting with campus constituencies, and
coordinating a comprehensive university approach to campus diversity.
Assisting faculty and staff in creating innovative programs designed
to foster a climate of advocacy for diversity on campus and to enhance
the recruitment, retention, and success for all members of the
university is an important priority. The AVP will provide supervision
and leadership for relevant federal, state, and local "pipeline"
programs, as well as the offices of Accommodative Services,
International Student Advising, and Student Support Services.
Additionally, the AVP will develop articulation strategies and
agreements with community colleges and other institutions—including
corporations, government agencies, and foundations— that will
encourage funding for educational programs, student scholarships, and
fellowships for underrepresented students in science, mathematics,
engineering and technology. Master's degree required with a minimum of
five years of demonstrated leadership experience addressing diversity
initiatives, preferably within a higher education setting. Must
possess a broad understanding and commitment to equity issues and the
development of initiatives to foster a more diverse and inclusive
campus community. SJG – The Spelman & Johnson Group Clarkson
University–AVP for Institutional Diversity Initiatives (AACU) Valerie
Szymkowicz, Senior Associate Visit Clarkson's website at
www.clarkson.edu Clarkson University is an Equal Opportunity,
Affirmative Action Employer.

Guidelines for Applying:
Review of applications will begin on September 14, 2007, and will
continue until the position is filled. A resume with an accompanying
cover letter may be submitted via the SJG website at
www.spelmanandjohnson.com under the "Open Positions" link. If you are
unable to submit materials electronically or would like to make a
nomination for this position or a confidential inquiry about this
search, please contact Valerie Szymkowicz at vbs at spelmanandjohnson.com
or 413-529-2895.

Application deadline: Until filled

Contact: Valerie Szymkowicz, Senior Associate,
apply at spelmanandjohnson.com, SJG - The Spelman & Johnson Group,
413-529-2895, http://www.spelmanandjohnson.com