(NAME-MCE) Position: Director of Diversity Services

[Paul C. Gorski]

FYI. For more information, please contact Kelly Blackwood at  
kblackwo at greenriver.edu.

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Green River Community College is located on a 168-acre wooded site  
near Auburn, Washington, about 30 miles from both Seattle and Tacoma.   
The college opened in 1965 and enrolls over 9,000 students, includes  
11 instructional divisions and 50 vocational programs, and employs  
over 1000 full and part-time staff.  Green River Community College  
recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff  
contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for  
student achievement.

Director of Diversity Services
($46,000 - $51,000)

Reports to: Dean of Student Services and Retention Department:  
Diversity Services
Position Type: Exempt
Opens:  May 16, 2008	Closes: June 20, 2008
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POSITION PURPOSE:
The Director of Diversity Services is responsible for the leadership,  
coordination, and strategic direction for the College?s comprehensive  
diversity and equity initiatives. The individual in this position  
works collaboratively with college administration, faculty, and  
students to create a strong, supportive and inclusive environment for  
underrepresented students and is responsible for planning,  
implementing, and evaluating support services and activities.  This  
position coordinates intellectual discourse among students, staff,  
faculty to promote the social benefits of diversity and  
multiculturalism; and investigates ways to increase multicultural  
representation and enhance graduation rates. The Director of Diversity  
Services also performs administrative functions such as budget  
management, strategic planning, policy development, customer service,  
and assessment.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Leadership and Strategic Direction:
?	Consult with campus community in addressing issues of recruitment  
and retention of ethnic underrepresented students.
?	Facilitate activities, programs, and dialogue campus-wide to promote  
diversity throughout the college community.
?	Act as liaison to the GRCC campus in terms of program content,  
policies and procedures; develop and implement new procedures and  
exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying rules and  
regulations.
?	Serve as a member of the President?s Commission on Diversity and the  
Multicultural and Equity Council (MEC) in developing and/or  
implementing campus-wide strategic diversity initiatives.
?	Develop and foster relationships with staff and faculty to promote  
professional development opportunities and curriculum development in  
the areas of diversity.
?	Provide leadership and guidance to advisors and student clubs;  
implement multicultural programs and activities in collaboration with  
student leaders.
?	Act as a resource for multicultural issues, e.g. participate in  
student leadership training, Center for Teaching and Learning  
workshops; manage and acquire resource materials for Diversity Services.
Coordination Responsibilities:
?	Attend and participate in meetings and trainings related to the  
College Success Foundation (CSF), the Passport to College Program, and  
community support organizations.
?	Foster communication and provide services to CSF scholars at GRCC;  
work closely with CSF feeder schools in order to recruit students to  
GRCC.
?	Evaluate student learning outcomes and effectiveness of CAP program,  
Passport to College program and other diversity initiatives. Assist  
with academic monitoring of underrepresented students and follow-up  
with students in academic difficulty.

Program Responsibilities:
?	Update supervisor via weekly staff meetings/ emails/ written  
documentation; participate in campus meetings including but not  
limited to department meetings, Student Services Leadership, MEC or  
meetings as directed by supervisor in order to hear campus concerns  
and offer program services.
?	Supervise, and evaluate the Commencement Achievement Program Support  
Supervisor and part-time hourly staff.
?	Maintain accurate records of office operations and budget expenses  
to satisfy various reporting and auditing requirements and funding  
proposals.
?	Administer continual program improvement efforts; including  
evaluative program assessment and revision.
?	Seek alternative funding opportunities through grant writing and  
active participation in campus grant initiatives.
?	Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
?	Master?s Degree required in student development, social work,  
cultural diversity, multicultural education, or related field.
?	Outstanding commitment and significant experience working with  
underrepresented populations.
?	Two years experience in an educational setting providing direct  
service to students.
?	Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate and implement student workshops.
?	Demonstrated supervisory experience.
?	Excellent verbal, written and communication skills.
?	Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
?	Minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in a college or  
university setting
?	Established record of experience in working with underrepresented students.
?	Experience advising student groups.
?	Assessment and budget oversight.
?	Grant Writing experience.

The desired candidate will also demonstrate:
?	The ability to contribute to the College?s commitment to diversity  
by fostering a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation.
?	Ethics, integrity, confidentiality and sound professional judgment.
?	Strong administrative skills.
?	The ability to effectively convey ideas and information verbally and  
in writing using language that is appropriate to both the complexity  
of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the reader.
?	Proven track record of strong organizational, communication,  
follow-through, and problem-solving abilities.
?	Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in the  
interests of a diverse student body and campus community.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is an exempt position with an annual salary range of $46,000 to  
$51,000.  Position includes an excellent state benefits package  
(health and dental plans, participation in TIAA-CREF Retirement Plan,  
24 vacation days per year, 11 paid holidays per year, and 12 sick days  
per year).  Other fringe benefits include tuition exemption,  
convenient daycare, and on-campus fitness center.  Occasional work  
occurs during the evenings and on weekends.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  An application packet may be requested by  
contacting the Office of Human Resources at (253)833-9111, extension  
3320, email, hr at greenriver.edu, or www.greenriver.edu/hr.  To receive  
full consideration, application should be submitted to GRCC Human  
Resources by the closing date.  Completed applications must consist of:
1.	Green River Community College Application [Link to document in MS  
Word  or PDF]
2.	Demographic Data Form  [Your voluntary cooperation is appreciated.]
3.	Current resume/vita
4.	Cover letter giving specific examples from work experience for each  
item listed under specific duties, minimum, and preferred  
qualifications (maximum 3 pages)
Please submit all application materials on plain white bond paper (no  
cardstock or colored paper).  Please do not staple materials and  
please do not submit materials other than those listed above.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Other unsolicited  
materials will not be shared with the selection committee and will not  
be returned to the applicant.  Applicants are encouraged to submit  
materials as soon as possible.  Applicants who fax or e-mail materials  
must then forward original signed materials.  The completed  
application package and all materials submitted with it become the  
property of the college and will not be returned.

Mail application materials to:
Office of Human Resources
Green River Community College
12401 - S.E. 320th St.
Auburn, WA  98092-3699

SELECTION PROCEDURE: A selection committee will screen all  
applications.  Candidates maybe contacted on a conference call.   
Selected candidates will be invited for personal interviews.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:  Green River Community College is a  
committed equal opportunity employer and educator and operates under  
an affirmative action policy.  The college is committed to meeting its  
diversity needs.  We strongly encourage all qualified applicants,  
ESPECIALLY ETHNIC AND RACIAL MINORITIES, WOMEN, PERSONS OF DISABILITY,  
PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF 40, AND VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS to apply.  It is  
the responsibility of applicants selected for interview to notify the  
college of any accommodations required as a result of a disability  
covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Additional information about Green River Community College at:  
http://www.greenriver.edu/




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