Assistant Director, Diversity Education and Bias Response
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Category:: Professional
Subscribe::
Department:: Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Aug 19, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 07073
Position ID:: 180001

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $68,000 - $70,000

The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion invites applicants for the position of Assistant Director for Diversity Education and Bias Response. This is a full-time in-person position that will primarily supervise the coordinator of diversity education and coordinator of restorative practices within UDiversity Educational Institute. Reporting to the Executive Director of Equity, Access, and Diversity Education, the Assistant Director will assist with components of bias education initiatives to include assistance with bias response coordination for students. The UDiversity Educational Institute provides professional training and guidance for engagement around issues of equity, social justice, and restorative practices for the campus community with a focus on Binghamton University's values of Unity, Identity, and Excellence.

The duties of the Assistant Director for Diversity Education and Bias Response are as follows:

Leadership and Program Development (55%):

• Identify current research trends and incorporate creative content to design training curriculum that reflects best practices in the field of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
• Consult and collaborate with key stakeholders to identify training or workshop needs to address professional, social, and interpersonal development for faculty, staff, students and community organizations.
• Assist with facilitating trainings and workshops.

Administrative (25%):

• Supervise 2 full-time coordinators and assist with the supervision of student employees and/or interns.
• Assist with the scheduling of diversity education workshops and the implementation and planning for capacity building (e.g. training development).
• Work closely with the Executive Director to collect, analyze, and interpret data from bias incident reports and diversity trainings to assess and track trends for annual reporting and strategic planning.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to develop leadership skills and advance knowledge in DEI related topics.

Bias Response and Communication (20%):

• Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Assistant Director will assist with providing case management coordination for student bias incident reports to address inquiries related to bullying, harassment, and/or discrimination. Coordination includes conducting interviews with involved parties and determining appropriate recommendations of services and/or trainings in a neutral manner.
• Communicate effectively with campus constituencies as it relates to programming needs and bias-response education.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in education/student affairs, social work, counseling, or related field
• Management and leadership experience
• Experience in diversity education and/or bias response
• Experience working collaboratively with key stakeholders and units within an organization

Preferred:

• Experience in a higher education setting
• Experience teaching classes, and designing curriculum for courses or training workshops
• Experience with case management
• Experience with adult education

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=180001

Deadline for Internal Applicants: September 3, 2024

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit:

1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp.