Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - Alumni and Corporate Engagement

Company: Creighton University
Location: Omaha
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

At Creighton, you are part of something big. Your skills and passions unite with thousands of faculty, staff and students inspired to change the world. Here, we offer meaningful work driven by a 475-year-old Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values. And it all starts with you.

At Creighton, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is a cornerstone of the Jesuit tradition. In line with cura personalis, which involves caring for the whole person, we acknowledge that ones everyday experiences may vary. By recognizing how EDI is embedded in our Jesuit values, we can start to take strides to be better at Creighton and beyond. We have committed to foundational work that we hope will be for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values. And it all starts with you.

We are looking for a forward thinking, creative, self-starter, performance orientated, and mission-driven Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). Reporting directly to the Vice President for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the Director is a key contributor who has oversight of the external functions of the Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion including alumni, development, and partnerships with pathway programs for undergraduate and graduate student recruitment

This individual will focus on overseeing the National Black Alumni Advisory Board and will have a role in cultivating external relationships with corporate partners and Creighton alumni.

Learn more about Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Creighton University

Key Responsibilities

• Oversight of external functions of the Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion including alumni, development, and partnerships with pathway programs for undergraduate and graduate student recruitment.
• Recruit, promote and manage the National Black Alumni Advisory Board (NBAAB), as well as other future affinity groups that evolve.
  • Serve as the point of contact and resource for local non-profits and organizations with an interest in developing partnerships with Creighton University that have a focus on increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Cultivating and securing resources from alumni, corporations and foundations i.e., corporate partnerships, philanthropic support, internships, job placement, student enrollment pathway development, etc.) to further support Creighton University s equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
    Qualifications
    • Bachelor s Degree required; Master s degree preferred.
      • Demonstrated success with fostering and sustaining diverse constituent networks.
      • The ability to work independently and as part of a team while managing multiple projects.
      • Appreciation and understanding of Creighton Universitys mission and the ability to effectively communicate the mission.
      • 5+ years of related work experience.
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        Disclosure Statement
        
        This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.
        
        

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