Executive Director of Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Under the direction of the Provost, the Executive Director of Equity, Inclusion and Belonging will lead the development and implementation of proactive equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives which will support the College's strategic plan. The Executive Director will engage students, faculty, and staff to build a welcoming and inclusive culture at Howard Community College. The Executive Director is responsible for designing training initiatives on cultural competency, gender differences, disability, sexual harassment, and other topics designed to increase awareness and support of equity and inclusion values, and maintaining compliance with applicable laws.

* Provide administration oversight and supervision of the Social Justice and Equity Center.

* Hire, evaluate and supervise all SJEC staff.

* Manages the departmental budget.

* Engage the college-wide community to address equity gaps in enrollment, retention, and completion.

* Help to shape the college's strategic plan to ensure that each office and employee understands their role in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

* Coordinate with the key stakeholders across the college to plan regular trainings and events for students, faculty and staff related to DEIB matters.

* Develops and implements college-wide training to promote cultural understanding and competency and a climate of equity and inclusion. Training may include online tools, Diversity Training, and ad-hoc presentations.

* Collaborates with College leadership to create, implement and monitor programs designed to ensure fair and equitable treatment of students, faculty, and staff.

* Provides leadership for campus -wide Diversity Council and Multicultural event programming.

* Promotes College commitment to a climate of equity and inclusion through interaction with individuals and agencies inside and outside the college including the executive staff, supervisory staff, employees, students, public, community leaders from all ethno-cultural groups, civic and grass-root organizations, and Federal, State and local government enforcing authorities.

* Represents the college in regional and local associations, civic clubs, ethnic and non-profit organizations' Boards.

* Responsible for making data-driven recommendations directly to the Provost and members of the president's team.

* Works collaboratively with the office of Planning, Research, and Organizational Development to research and analyze data to assess institutional climate.

* Coordinates DEIB data research and analysis and presents to councils and committees in relation to the College's strategic plan.

* Serve as a resource among all college constituencies to assist in advancing the diversity and social justice mission of the college.

* Conducts needs assessments, focus groups and holds other forums to engage stakeholders around trends and institutional needs.

* Partner with the HCC Educational Foundation to write for grants to promote equity on campus.

* Develop partnerships with the Howard County community and organizations to foster equity on campus and in the community.

* Represents HCC in regional and state meetings about diversity, equity, and inclusions.

* Participates in local, state, and national professional organizations.

* Participate in HCC policy review, implementation, and college-wide education.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

* Master's degree in education, Educational Administration, Organizational Leadership and Development or related major required. Advanced coursework in education or administration is preferred.

* Five years of administrative experience in higher education.

* Minimum two years' experience developing, leading and support diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Must be experienced with Microsoft Office Suite products especially Excel.

* Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once.

* Passion for and demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion work in an educational setting.

* Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

* Experience developing and managing budgets, evaluating project-level activities & making recommendations for continuous improvement of successful initiatives and strategic planning.

* Ability to conceptualize, plan, and implement major initiatives supported by diverse university & community stakeholders.

* Experience building collaborative partnerships with a broad range of organizations (public agencies, K-12, non-profits, community, business, governmental & national).

* Completed coursework or certifications in diversity, equity, inclusion; race and ethnic studies; and/or social justice.

* Technical and analytical skills, including creativity and initiative, to conceptualize, plan and implement programs that support enterprise goals and objectives.

* Some experience with web design/management software, web reporting tools, or some programming experience a plus.

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.