Chief Diversity Officer


Chief Diversity Officer

SUNY Brockport, located in Brockport, NY, invites applications and nominations for the position of Chief Diversity Officer (CDO). The CDO is a cabinet-level position and reports to the President. In collaboration with college leaders, faculty, students, and staff, the CDO supports an academic environment in which the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are centrally embedded in institutional frameworks. The CDO will be responsible for creating, revising, and implementing EDI policies; overseeing programing; and fostering an inclusive campus climate in which every member of the community can thrive. The CDO is a subject matter expert and will bring to their work expert knowledge of and experience with the many facets of EDI work, including relevant federal and state policies and regulations, as well as nationally recognized best practices.

Founded in 1835, SUNY Brockport is a nationally recognized comprehensive public college focused on student success. The College is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and is located in Brockport, NY, a college town of 8,100 residents on the scenic and historic Erie Canal. The 464-acre campus is near downtown Rochester, a city known for philanthropy, high technology, and intellectual capital. The College is proud of its Brockport Promise “to engage our students each day in cultivating their capacity for intellectual, physical, and creative accomplishment.” Brockport's vision is: “Building meaningful lives and vibrant communities.”

SUNY Brockport is an inclusive learning community that inspires excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation. The College enrolls approximately 7,700 students including nearly 6,400 undergraduate and 1,300 graduate students. Brockport offers nearly 50 undergraduate majors and more than 50 master's programs, teacher certification programs and advanced graduate certificates. The College employs approximately 1,350 faculty and staff members. Of the 328 full-time faculty, 88% hold a doctorate or other terminal degree.

The Position
The Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) is a cabinet-level position and reports to the President. The CDO will oversee the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and work collaboratively with divisions, offices and individuals across campus, including Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (EMSA), Administration and Finance, Advancement, and College Communications. The CDO will be responsible for communicating the value and vital importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion to the campus and its stakeholders. The CDO must be results-oriented and committed to infusing equity, diversity, and inclusion into all aspects of the College.

Required Qualifications

 

  • Master's degree by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university.
  • Relevant and progressively responsible experience in a role directly related to equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts.
  • The broad institutional perspective expected of a CDO, including a collaborative spirit, the ability to cultivate a common vision and the capacity to contribute to discussions on a wide range of college issues.
  • The ability to build relationships of trust and shared purpose with faculty, students, staff, and administrators on campus as well as key community partners in the surrounding area.
  • Excellent management, supervisory, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated skill in conflict resolution and a track record of creativity and innovation in approaching complex and/or difficult conversations and interactions with diplomacy, insight, and emotional intelligence.
  • Experience setting and achieving long-term goals and objectives to respond effectively to pressing issues as they arise.
  • Exceptionally strong communications skills, including the ability to present data in a credible fashion both orally and in writing to a wide range of audiences.
  • Demonstrated knowledge, skills, awareness of and commitment to contemporary issues of inclusion, social justice, diversity, access, and equity, including the current research and pedagogical approaches that inform and address these issues.
  • A sophisticated understanding of the national conversation around equity, diversity, and inclusion in higher education and a keen sense of best practices and emerging issues.
  • Strong track record in initiating and managing change with an understanding of the contexts, cultures and politics within institutions that impact the success of effective diversity change efforts.
  • Experience supervising and managing staff directly.
  • Proven analytical skills and ability to develop and implement data-informed strategies related to campus climate, diversity, and inclusion. A genuine intellectual curiosity about and commitment to the College's mission.

    Preferred Qualifications
  • Terminal degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university.
  • Five or more years of experience in a complex college or university setting, working toward the implementation of strategic initiatives to advance equity, diversity and inclusion.
  • Experience writing high level research reports.
  • History of effective leadership in a culture of shared governance.

    The Application Process
    The position will remain open until filled. Applications should consist of a substantive cover letter addressing the criteria listed above, a resume/curriculum vitae, and a list of at least five professional references. Applications, nominations, and requests for the position profile should be sent in confidence to:

    Steve Leo, Partner
    Sherry Coleman, Partner
    Alyssa Perez, Senior Associate
    Storbeck Search & Associates
    Brockportdiversity@storbecksearch.com

    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 via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

    We are part of an academic community committed to fostering integrity, civility, and justice. We affirm that the dignity of our Brockport community is protected when free speech, academic freedom, and individual rights are expressed within a climate of civility and mutual respect. Striving to learn from each other, we value human diversity because it enriches our lives and it is fundamental to the College's commitment to teaching, learning, scholarship, and service leading to student success.

    SUNY Brockport, is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The College actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups, or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the College.










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