Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Michigan State University

Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Student Life and Engagement

The Assistant Vice President for Student Life and Engagement (AVP), responsible for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), serves as a key facilitator of relationships across campus in the interest of promoting student learning while sustaining an engaged student experience on behalf of the Division of Student Life and Engagement (SLE). As a member of the Division’s leadership team, the AVP supports the development and enhancement of the associated units and works collaboratively with other members of the team in setting strategic direction, initiatives, and coordination of DEIB activities across the Division. The AVP provides leadership for a comprehensive array of student services and student development programs and functions focused on student success in areas including, but not limited to, ethnic/racial and LBGTQIA+ identity, international engagement, women’s student services, veterans support and services, student parent support and services, services for students with disabilities, religious and spiritual identities, and other student support services as appropriate. The AVP-DEIB reports to the Senior Vice President for Student Life and Engagement.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must have a master’s degree and a terminal degree in a related field is desired. The successful candidate will be required to possess comprehensive knowledge of general student service methods and theory; comprehensive knowledge of educational procedures and practices; the ability to organize, direct and evaluate student services programs; the ability to prepare statistical material effectively; the ability to get along well with others; and will exhibit sound professional judgment and initiative. Training in college student development with experience at the mid-to-upper management level is highly desired.

Application and Nomination

Review of applications will begin January 17, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. A resume with an accompanying cover letter must be submitted via the Michigan State University employment website careers.msu.edu, job # 752413. Nominations for this position may be emailed to Ms. Carol Noud at noud@msu.edu. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should also contact Ms. Noud. Visit the Michigan State website at msu.edu. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. 

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

The campus is in East Lansing, three miles from the state capitol, 80 miles from Detroit, 210 miles from Chicago, and 90 miles from the shores of Lake Michigan.

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MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities