(NAME-MCE) Job Opening: Senior Advisor to the President for Diversity Initiatives

[Paul C. Gorski]

FYI. Questions should be directed to Jamie McGuire (Jamie.mcguire at snc.edu).

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Senior Advisor to the President for Diversity Initiatives

ST. NORBERT COLLEGE
De Pere, Wisconsin

St. Norbert College, a Catholic liberal arts College in northeastern  
Wisconsin with 2,200 students, seeks a Senior Advisor to the President  
for Diversity Initiatives.  The Norbertine order founded and supports  
the College in De Pere, Wisconsin, a small, vibrant town immediately  
adjacent to metropolitan Green Bay and the entrance to Door County.   
The College is noted for its intense commitment to educating the whole  
person; its radical hospitality; preparing each person for leadership  
and service of the common good; supporting its deep sense of  
community; and maintaining the cohesive design and beauty of its  
campus. The College has been cited by the Templeton Fund for building  
character in its students and the American Council of Education for  
exemplary international programs.

The Senior Advisor to the President for Diversity Initiatives is  
charged with enhancing, promoting, and advancing excellence through  
equity, diversity and inclusion at the college. This senior  
administrative officer is responsible for providing vision and advice  
to the campus planning process to ensure that SNC's commitment to  
diversity is adequately and appropriately integrated into the  
College's mission, campus-wide strategic goals, and campus policies  
and procedures.

This full-time position will report directly to the President of the  
College. The Senior Advisor collaborates with the cabinet, campus  
administrators, and faculty on multicultural institutional initiatives  
that advance the mission of the college with regard to matters  
pertaining to equity and the sacred dignity of all persons.

The incumbent will actively collaborate with other campus  
administrators and faculty. The Advisor is responsible for developing,  
implementing, and assessing institutional goals for diversity and  
equity, consulting with campus constituencies, and coordinating a  
comprehensive approach to diversity. This position will support  
faculty and staff in creating innovative programs that are designed to  
foster a climate of advocacy for diversity on campus. The position  
will support the recruitment, retention, and success for all members  
of the college.

Essential Duties:
1.	Advise the President on all diversity matters.
2.	Lead and coordinate the timely implementation of the Report and  
Recommendations of the President?s Task Force on Diversity and Best  
Practices at St. Norbert College.
3.	Chair the St. Norbert College Diversity Advisory Council.
4.	Collaborate with SPRAAC on incorporating these recommendations into  
the St. Norbert College Strategic Plan.
5.	Collaborate with the President?s Cabinet in prioritizing  
institutional diversity goals.
6.	Collaborate with all areas on diversity recruitment and retention  
activities to increase students, faculty, and staff of color in accord  
with the Diversity Recommendations.
7.	Assist the President and Board of Trustees in identifying potential  
diverse candidates for membership on the Board of Trustees.
8.	Work closely with the Enrollment Management and Communications  
Division and the Student Life Division in developing inclusive and  
best practices admission and retention processes.
9.	Actively collaborate with faculty members interested in  
transforming their curriculum using a cultural competence model.
10.	Work as appropriate with other campus offices, including the  
Director for Faculty Development, the Director of Cultural Diversity,  
the Director of Human Resources and the President?s Diversity Advisory  
Council.
11.	Work with the metropolitan community at large on matters of diversity.
12.	Initiate, develop, nurture and sustain relationships with various  
community groups.
13.	Work with various campus constituencies in promoting a safe campus  
climate that is supportive and welcoming, and promotes collaboration  
across students, faculty, staff and administration in earnest pursuit  
of permeating and integrating the concepts and values of diversity and  
inclusion throughout all levels.
14.	Work collaboratively with appropriate individuals and groups to  
establish and maintain relevant systems of accountability with respect  
to diversity.
15.	Assist Human Resources in the development and implementation of  
diversity training.
16.	Ensure SNC goodwill compliance with federal, state and campus  
regulations and requirements related to equity and diversity.
17.	Lead and promote the development of institutional goals that  
support a culture of diverse perspectives, pluralism and mutual  
respect for trustees, students, staff and faculty.
18.	Collaborate closely with the Associate Dean for Institutional  
Effectiveness on assessing institutional diversity initiatives.
19.	Work closely with the Sponsored Programs Office to prepare and  
submit grant proposals to fund diversity initiatives.
20.	Develop a plan for a Diversity Resource Center.

Education and Experience:
?	A terminal degree, or its equivalent, is required with a minimum of  
three years of demonstrated leadership experience addressing diversity  
initiatives within a higher education setting.  Experience in a church  
related institution preferred.
?	Must possess a broad understanding and commitment to equity issues  
and the development of initiatives to foster a more diverse and  
inclusive academic community.
?	Must demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures regarding  
diversity initiatives in higher education settings.
?	Must demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values of a  
more inclusive and diverse community of scholars.
?	Must possess a collaborative leadership style to facilitating change  
and show evidence of strong relationship-building abilities.
?	Must possess the ability to work with faculty on relevant curricular issues
?	A demonstrated record of achievement, leadership, and managerial  
skills; evidence of strong organizational ability and excellent  
writing and speaking skills.
?	Strong administrative and supervisory skills
?	Evidence of ability to work effectively with students, faculty,  
staff and administrators.

Nominations will be accepted immediately.  An application should  
include a letter detailing the potential reciprocal fit between the  
applicant and the position/College, a resume, and a list of five  
references, including information about how to reach them.  Email  
applications are encouraged and should be directed to Jamie McGuire  
(Jamie.mcguire at snc.edu).  Mail applications can be directed to Jamie  
McGuire, President?s Office, St. Norbert College, 100 Grant Street, De  
Pere, WI 54115.  The office telephone is 920-403-3166 and the fax  
number is 920-403-4063.  For earliest consideration, applications  
should received by April 15, 2008.  Position remains open until  
filled.  Ideally the successful candidate will be able to assume the  
position no later than July 1, 2008.



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