The Division of Student Affairs focuses on meeting students’ needs. We help students find the basics: housing, health care and more; but we also provide learning environments, leadership opportunities and innovative programs that lead to intellectual development and a well-rounded college experience.

Our Priorities

• STUDENT SUCCESS
• STUDENT EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING
• INCLUSIVE STUDENT EXPERIENCE
• HEALTHY ORGANIZATION

THE FIVE PILLARS

THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS SEEKS TO BE A HEALTHY ORGANIZATION AND, AS SUCH, RESTS ON FIVE PILLARS:

• Trust- we treat one another and our students with honesty and integrity. It means we trust one another to be responsible caretakers of Mizzou’s reputation. We count on one another to represent the university in a professional manner and to provide only accurate information. It means we are respectful of one another’s time, resources, knowledge and the hundreds of unseeable differences that make us unique.
• Compassion – we demonstrate caring in large and small ways, that we acknowledge the inherent value in one another. Through compassion, we create a culture of customer service that we provide to one another and our students. We resolve disputes and address concerns effectively within our team and with students.
• Stability- we feel secure in our jobs and in our mission. We will be flexible and adapt as necessary to achieve our objectives; at times that may call for a sense of urgency. We will build on our strengths and focus our energy on programs that lead to excellence.
• Hope- we have faith in the direction we are headed as a division. We are a team, each of us with responsibilities that are essential to the important mission of the university.
• Growth- we grow stronger and more resilient as a division. It also means the professional development and personal growth of each of us as individuals. We review our policies and procedures to ensure they meet current needs. Growth means that we are learning.

Position Overview

The Division of Student Affairs seeks to find a dynamic professional to lead us through the implementing of our IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action) plan. Our division is founded on pillars of trust, hope, growth, compassion and stability – we work to foster an environment in which leaders have autonomous support to achieve the goals and priorities of the division.

Are you a leader who wants to build an inclusive, diverse, and equitable experience for the division staff and programs offered to our Mizzou students? This position is for you. Your primary purpose is to create and sustain a culture that embraces and promotes diversity, inclusion, and equity for both students and division staff.

You will be a Division of Student Affairs leadership team member and report to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students. You will work closely with the Mizzou Division of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity to support university goals and priorities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Division of Student Affairs inclusion, diversity, and equity strategic plan goals by setting clear benchmarks, holding staff accountable and engaging division wide in strategies, measuring outcomes and reporting to the other leaders on successes and informing leadership of barriers.

• Provide leadership, and direction for IDE training and education of student affairs staff, and students - including assessing IDE learning outcomes for staff and students who engage in programs and services offered by Student Affairs.

• Support student affairs departments needs and strategies to achieve their goals and the overall division goals supporting the IDEA strategic plan.

• Provide leadership and support to Citizenship, the mandatory program on diversity and inclusion for all new students.

• Alignment is important so building collaborative relationships and partnerships with the Division of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity, other divisions, colleges, departments, and student organizations to support the IDE goals of the division.

• Provide guidance to student affairs leaders when complex, specialized, or sensitive questions and issues relating to equity and inclusion arise.

• Provide guidance in navigating responses to bias incidents for Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students.

• Collaborate with the student affairs director of human resources to support strategies to diversify staff applicants and engage and retain diverse staff - ensure an equitable and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience developing, conducting, and evaluating comprehensive inclusion, diversity, and equity education or training programs and knowledge of leading practices for training and education in higher education setting.

• Knowledge of diversity and inclusion issues and trends in higher education and promoting an inclusive and equitable culture.

• Demonstrated success in developing innovative strategy and driving process improvements regarding diversity and inclusion issues in the workplace.

• Experience working with college students, graduate students, and staff members regarding diversity, inclusion, equity, or access related initiatives, situations, or trainings.

• Demonstrated experience driving change in an organization without direct supervision of organization staff.

• Ability to manage sensitive situations with tact, professionalism, and care.

• Leader who can inspire change and work with the culture, context, and environment of a large public university

Supervision Received

• Sets own priorities in accordance with team and function needs.

• Completes and coordinates work that is guided by functional policies.

Supervision Exercised

• May supervise/mentor less experienced team members.

• May lead functional team or projects with moderate resources requirements, risk and/or complexity.

$63,860 - $124,690 per year, paid on a monthly basis

Grade: 012

University Title: DEI PROGRAM MANAGER

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Monday-Friday

This position may require evening and weekend hours supporting activities and programs within the department. Occasionally division and campus projects may require additional hours outside of your normal schedule.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and at least 6 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Experience working in Student Affairs.

Columbia, Mo., is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and low cost of living with big-city culture, activities and resources. Home to nationally renowned public schools and other colleges and educational centers, Columbia is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-884-2577.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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