Bard College

Director of Equity and Inclusion Programs

Employer Website: http://apply.interfolio.com/108199
The Office of Inclusive Excellence at Bard College is seeing a visionary and creative Director to lead its Equity & Inclusion programs. Bard College is a founding member of the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP). HEOP is central to the college’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that a Bard education remains accessible, regardless of socioeconomic status. Over the last ten years, the program has grown to support the development and academic success of students coming to Bard on a variety of equity-related scholarships such as the Early College Opportunity Scholarship and the Posse Scholarship (Atlanta & Puerto Rico).

The successful candidate will provide innovative leadership and a strategic vision for the continued development of the access and equity programs at the college.

Key Responsibilities

•  Leading the recruitment and admission of new students eligible for the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) scholarship, Early College Opportunity Program scholarship (ECO) and the Bard Opportunity Program Scholarship.
• Leading the planning and implementation of a pre-matriculation summer orientation program.
• Supervising OEI professional staff.
• Working individually with students in an advisory capacity.
• Consulting and collaborating with appropriate members of the College community to develop academic and other support services for students.
• Oversight of program functions, budgets, and reports for the HEOP New York State Program as well as the Posse Foundation.
• Develop a strategic vision for supporting Pell-eligible students and related socio-economic inclusion activities at the college.

Qualifications

• Experience advising students and working with faculty to develop and provide support services 
• Master’s degree.
• A minimum of 3 years related college or university experience.

Supervisory responsibilities

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, written, and oral communication skills Experience advising first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students in a private liberal arts and sciences institution.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a range of individuals across the college.
• Proven ability to provide training to students, faculty, and staff.
• Knowledge of small, liberal arts institutions preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with and support a student body that is broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, gender identity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with preparing and managing budgets and reporting to state agencies.
• Teaching academic support workshops.

To Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references through Interfolio by following this link:  http://apply.interfolio.com/108199    In your cover letter, please address how you view access to education as part of a broader commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.

 

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