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Allegheny College, a selective national liberal arts college, invites applications for the position of Director of the IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access & Social Justice) Center.  The position is a full-time exempt position reporting to the Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  

The Director of the IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access & Social Justice) Center works to cultivate a brave, supportive and nurturing environment for the Allegheny community while working closely with students from historically and systemically marginalized populations. The Director is also responsible for the development and coordination of programs that assist in the recruitment and retention/persistence of these students. The Director provides leadership to and oversight of the IDEAS Center, serves on the Bias Response Team, and participates in Allegheny’s First Year Orientation programming. The Director, in collaboration with the Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and other campus and community partners, is responsible for developing and consulting on the creation of campus-wide diversity and inclusion programs and events to highlight and recognize the various cultural, heritage, and religious celebrations. 

The Director serves as an advisor for the College’s various departments, providing direction and guidance to further advance behaviors, attitudes, policies and practices that support diversity and inclusion. The Director will work in conjunction with the Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to guide the college’s effort to move beyond access and cultural competency to developing interventions that will help yield equitable outcomes across the institution. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop long-range strategic planning and program development for the IDEAS Center
• Foster and create a supportive relationship with Allegheny students with a concentration on underserved student populations
• Maintain successful function of the IDEAS Center through assessment of programs, services, maintenance of budget and supervision of IDEAS Center staff
• Develop and nurture partnerships with campus departments to cultivate an inclusive campus climate and deliver intentional campus-wide programming around the various cultural, heritage, and religious recognitions on campus
• Create opportunities for leadership development for students with marginalized and minoritized identities
• Deliver educational opportunities to all students that uphold the commitments of ODEI
• Serve on the Bias Response Team and assist with coordinating educational interventions.
• Serve as a resource and consultant for other divisions and offices in the development of diversity awareness programming and training for students
• Supervision and advocacy of student groups that fall within the Culture, Identity, and Leadership Coalition (CILC) focused on culture and diversity 
  • Examples include: African Students Association (ASA), Association for the Advancement of Black Culture (ABC), Association for Asian and Asian American Awareness (A5), Association for Caribbean Students, International Club, Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA), and Union LatinX.
• Development and facilitation of leadership development for CILC organizations and follow-up trainings.
• Serve on appropriate College committees and ensure strong ties between the IDEAS Center and other areas of the College through planning and implementation of programming and collaborative initiatives that support and create a diverse and inclusive learning environment for all students
• Ensure that the IDEAS Center is represented at relevant campus and off-campus events including Admissions visit days.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree with 3-5 years of related professional experience
• Educational background in college student personnel, higher education administration, social work, counseling, or other related field
• A proven track record of working with historically and/or systemically underrepresented students
• Demonstrated understanding of identity development and concepts directly related to systemically underrepresented populations
• Ability to work with, train, and facilitate to all levels in our community, specifically students
• Proven knowledge and working experience with online tools used to support education and professional development
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience in facilitation/presentation.
• Supervisory experience in higher education

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and provide contact information for three references to the Office of Human Resources, Allegheny College, 520 N. Main Street, Meadville, PA  16335 or by e-mail to employment@allegheny.edu.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

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Allegheny College, founded in 1815, is one of the nation’s oldest and most innovative four-year colleges where multidisciplinary learning breaks the conventional mold. It is one of the few colleges in the United States with a unique requirement to choose both a major and minor for graduation, to provide students with a cross-disciplinary path in the sciences and humanities for educational depth and intellectual growth. Located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Allegheny College is one of 44 colleges featured in Loren Pope’s “Colleges That Change Lives.” In its 2022 rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Allegheny College as one of the country’s top 100 national liberal arts colleges — and one of the top 25 best for undergraduate teaching.

Allegheny’s undergraduate residential education prepares students for successful, meaningful lives by promoting students’ intellectual, moral, and social development and encouraging personal and civic responsibility. Allegheny’s faculty and staff combine high academic standards and a commitment to the exchange of knowledge with a supportive approach to learning. Graduates are equipped to think critically and creatively, write clearly, speak persuasively, and meet challenges in a diverse, interconnected world. Allegheny College is deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that actively challenges racism, sexism, heterosexism, religious bigotry, and other forms of bias (see Allegheny College Statement of Community).

Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Allegheny does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.

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About Allegheny College

Allegheny’s undergraduate residential education prepares young adults for successful, meaningful lives by promoting students’ intellectual, moral, and social development and encouraging personal and civic responsibility. Allegheny’s faculty and staff combine high academic standards and a commitment to the exchange of knowledge with a supportive approach to learning. Graduates are equipped to think critically and creatively, write clearly, speak persuasively, and meet challenges in a diverse, interconnected world.

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