Carlson School Director of Diversity Initiatives

Carlson School Director of Diversity Initiatives

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Attn: Mychal Coleman
Human Resources Director
Carlson School of Management
Office of Human Resources
4-300 CarlSMgmt
321 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Masters degree 2.
2 years of experience in educational administration coordinating admissions, student recruitment, teaching, diversity programming, or student affairs.
3. At least 2 years supervisory experience.
4. Experience working with and/or serving diverse populations.
5. Demonstrated value for diversity.
6. Proficiency in office technology tools
7. Must be available to work evenings and weekends, as required.
8. Must be available to travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master's degree in higher education, student personnel psychology/student development, educational psychology, business administration, or a relevant related field.
2. Previous experience in managing diversity initiatives in an educational, non-profit or corporate setting.
3. Previous experience in a higher education setting, specifically in student affairs, admissions, student recruitment, and/or student program development and coordination.
4. Proven record of success working and managing in fast-paced, competitive situations.
5. Proven record of collaboration in a highly complex matrix organization.
6. Ability to develop and communicate a vision and oversee its implementation.
7. Evidence of strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
8. Understanding of how to work in an environment that values and requires effective consultation and teamwork.

Duties/Responsibilities Leadership and Strategy (15%):
1. Participate actively in Carlson School strategic planning processes. Work closely with the Dean and key administrative units to develop mission-centered initiatives that are strategically aligned with and/or complementary to the core student experience.
2. Serve as a liaison with the University of Minnesota community to appropriately align the Carlson School with institutional efforts on equity and diversity, recruitment and admissions, and student development and activities.
3. Work with Strategic Communications unit to develop and implement effective communication strategies, web and interactive media, and marketing and promotional collateral materials that can be used school-wide.
4. Work cooperatively with Institutional Advancement to identify corporate sponsorship opportunities, to execute plans to maximize corporate support, and to build a network of recurring corporate involvement in this portfolio.

Administration and Supervision (30%)
1. Responsible for the hiring, training and development, work assignments, performance evaluation, and day-to-day supervision of regular staff and student employees.
2. Effectively manage the fiscal resources allocated to this unit. Prepare an annual strategic budget proposal. Manage unit expenditures relative to the approved unit allocation.
3. Maintain consultative relationships with key staff members in all program areas, provide appropriate levels of support to student programs, and participate as an active partner in their efforts to provide service to a diverse student body.
4. Benchmark Carlson's diversity statistics with data from other nationally-ranked programs.

Student Recruitment (20%):
1. Work collaboratively with program offices to develop and implement recruitment plans and strategies specific to minority audiences that leverage existing recruitment practices and increase our success in effectively recruiting and matriculating minority students into all Carlson School degree programs.
2. Collaborate with program offices to conduct standard school-sponsored recruiting events, such as admissions interviews on-campus information sessions, open houses, and yield events.
3. Participate actively in national association events and developmental programs that are focused on admissions and recruitment of diverse and traditionally underrepresented student groups.
4. Administer pre-college programs and bridge programs to promote access to business education and assist the matriculation of students from non-traditional and underrepresented populations.

Student Engagement & Development (20%):
1. Work with program offices, academic and administrative leaders to create events to celebrate diversity and build community among all Carlson School students
2. Work with program offices to prepare students to attend national annual conferences; encourage and facilitate their participation in local chapter events.
3. Collaborate across Carlson School units on events and projects that support school-wide value for diversity.

Strategic Outreach & Community Engagement (15%)
1. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key national affinity organizations (such as Management Leadership for Tomorrow, the PhD Project, Forte Foundation, NBMBAA, NSHMBA, and NAWMBA) which enhance the School's efforts to recruit and retain minority students, and to develop relevant diversity programming. Liaise with local chapters.
2. Partner with the Business Career Center in fulfilling the diversity initiatives of corporate recruiting partners and assist in counseling minority students during the job search process. Participate in company site visits and recruiter lunches as needed.
3. Work collaboratively with Carlson Alumni Relations to maintain contact with diverse students after graduation.

Program/Unit Description Overview
The Director of Diversity Initiatives is responsible for working collaboratively across the Carlson School of Management to
1) increase the diversity of the Carlson School student body (recruitment and retention),
2) infuse the core values of equity and diversity into the student experience of all Carlson students (student engagement and development), and
3) promote access to business education (strategic outreach and community relations).

The Director must develop and implement a strategic action plan to:
- Increase the recruitment and matriculation of underrepresented minority students in all academic programs across the School.
- Support the program offices in delivering student services that are attentive to the needs and promote the academic success of underrepresented minority students.
- Promote diverse perspectives in business and increase student engagement in cross-cultural experiences through extra-curricular programs, student organizations, and other opportunities.
- Steward the school's network of relationships and partnerships with external organizations, agencies, and community partners.
- Work collaboratively with program offices and faculty advisory committees to integrate student development learning outcomes that result in an increased awareness for and appreciation of diversity, and a deepening of diverse perspectives among all Carlson students;
- Work collaboratively with the Director of Human Resources, academic leaders, and various administrative colleagues to develop a school-wide culture that exemplifies a shared value for diversity, and that provides a supportive and stimulating learning environment for all Carlson students.