UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Assistant Dean, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), School of Education & Information Studies in Los Angeles, California, United States

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UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Assistant Dean, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), School of Education & Information Studies in Los Angeles, California

Assistant Dean, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), School of Education & Information Studies Apply now to Assistant Dean, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), School of Education & Information Studies

Job #JPF09750

Dean, Gse&Is / Educ& Info Studies / UCLA

Position overview Position title: Assistant Dean, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Salary range: The posted Academic Administrator IV Salary Table (T.34) sets the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The salary range for this position is: $91,309-125,317.

Application Window

Open date: August 21, 2024

Next review date: Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

ABOUT UCLA ED&IS

One of UCLA’s 12 professional schools, Ed&IS includes the highly ranked departments of education and information studies and 16 nationally renowned research enterprises. Ed&IS is also closely affiliated with UCLA’s preK-12 schools, including the UCLA Lab School, a university-based laboratory school for pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, and the UCLA Community School at RFK and the Mann UCLA Community School — both UCLA-Los Angeles Unified School District partnership schools. The school’s academic departments offer a variety of professional and academic degrees. The department of education offers B.A., M.A., M.Ed., M.S.A., Ed.D. and Ph.D. programs. The department of information studies offers M.L.I.S. and Ph.D. programs, as well as a post-master’s certificate of specialization. Ed&IS is preeminent in the areas of equity, access and social justice; preK-12 and higher education; and library, archival and information studies. Ed&IS scholars, educators and practitioners research, teach and prepare students in learning and information fields with a shared goal to enhance the life experience of all individuals through inquiry, professional practice and policy that lead to equitable access to quality education and useful information. Ed&IS is a member of the iSchool consortium, an organization of information schools dedicated to advancing the information field.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the Direction of the Wasserman Dean and the Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), the Assistant Dean of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) will guide school-wide efforts to support the work of equity and inclusion for all members of the Ed&IS community. This individual will work collaboratively with the Dean and Senior Leadership Members to maintain a culturally responsive and safe learning environment for students as well as an inclusive working environment for staff and faculty. The Assistant Dean of EDI will develop and implement equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives and strategies intended to advance academic excellence within an inclusive, diverse, mutually respectful, and equitable university environment. The Assistant Dean will serve as an advocate on all matters of equity, diversity, and inclusion will serve as a key advisor to the Dean around issues and initiatives regarding EDI, culture, and climate for the School of Ed&IS. The Assistant Dean will work collaboratively with all levels of Ed&IS to deliver EDI training programs, including, but not limited to, professional development, leadership training, cultural sensitivity, conflict resolution and mediation, and implicit bias, as well as staff engagement events that educate and raise awareness around anti-Blackness, anti-LatinX, gender discrimination, and other forms or racism and EDI issues. The Assistant Dean will serve as an expert and organizational thought-leader for Ed&IS in the creation and execution of action plans, EDI benchmarks and best practices, and integrated solutions that will drive inclusive behaviors and applied practices at all levels of Ed&IS.

TYPE OF SUPERVISION

Under the direction of the Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and under general direction of the Dean, the Assistant Dean functions independently within a wide range of duties that are very broad in scope. The majority of the work is self-generated by the incumbent who is expected to exercise independent judgment and problem solving skills and to proactively recommend to the Wasserman Dean, the Associate Dean for EDI, and Associate Dean for Administration, all matters and issues requiring attention.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

DIRECTION SETTING & STRATEGIC PLANNING

• Provides strategic leadership in developing, implementing and assessing programs and initiatives that advance priorities that address racism, anti-Blackness, and EDI values for all members of the Ed&IS community.

• Evaluates the effectiveness of EDI programs and activities, develops new initiatives based on feedback and data analysis, and makes changes to programs and initiatives to provide better service to organizational management, faculty, staff, and students.

• Advises the Wasserman Dean, Associate Dean of EDI, and Department Chairs, to continually provide consulting and advising to faculty members to create more inclusive and antiracist classroom environments.

• Partners with the Associate Dean for EDI to administer assessments of school climate and anti-racism efforts; evaluates results, and partner with the School’s Leadership Team to develop action plans to achieve a more inclusive and diverse School environment.

• Partners with the Associate Dean for Administration and Human Resources Director to design EDI programs targeted to staff attraction and retention, and areas in which collaboration and consultation may be required between the Office of Human Resources and Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Ed&IS.

• Partners with the External Relations to secure funding for EDI initiatives and programs.

• Partners with Department Chairs, Division Heads, and Director of Office of Student Services in support of student academic advising, recruitment, admissions, financial aid, student orientation and events, internships, career counseling, pedagogy, mentoring and other related programs – tracking progress towards these goals, and communicating progress to an engaged community

• In partnership with the Department Chairs, the Director of Student Services and student leaders, builds upon and institutionalizes student-led equity initiatives to continue to enhance student climate and connect student leaders across degree programs.

• Serves as key advisor around issues and initiatives regarding EDI, culture, and climate as they relate to students, faculty, staff, and other member of our community, and makes strategic recommendations to the Associate Dean of EDI, Associate Dean for Administration, and Dean’s Leadership Team regarding decisions on all aspects of the School

• Develops action plans, training materials, reports, correspondence and other program materials using various media in support of the goals of the Office of EDI.

• In collaboration with Associate Dean for EDI, produces an annual report on equity, campus climate, and progress toward equity-related goals for Ed&IS.

• In consultation with the Associate Dean for EDI, the Dean, and the Office of External Relations, collaborates and develops direct department communications strategy for articulating and communicating the department's vision and commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive environment through various publicity channels.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

• Establishes operational and programmatic objectives and work plans, delegates assignments to supervised staff, responds to a variety of issues, and handles sensitive negotiations with little or no precedence, requiring expedient and diplomatic action within the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (OEDI).

• Under the direction of the Associate Dean for EDI, and in consultation with Associate Dean for Administration, determines best allocation of financial, time, and human resources in planning events, activities, and initiatives for the Office of EDI.

• Works collaboratively with others to translate broad directions into concrete goals and accomplishments, moving agendas and initiatives forward with both sensitivity and tenacity. The incumbent must be prepared to work in the background or foreground as dictated by the situation at hand.

• Works in partnership with Chairs, Division Heads, Program Heads & Director of the Office of Student Services to infuse EDI, anti-racism and anti-Blackness into all programs and activities – including student academic advising, recruitment, admissions, financial aid, student orientation and events, internships, career counseling, pedagogy, mentoring and other related programs – tracking progress towards these goals, and communicating progress to an engaged community.

• Oversees the strategy for increasing effectiveness of outreach strategies for prospective students, including developing and managing external relationships to expand the recruitment pipeline.

• Creates assessment systems, tracks results of new programs, and communicates those results; based on assessment results, recommends changes to programs’ content, policies, and strategic goals accordingly.

• Represents the School to the campus community and relevant external constituencies, including other schools of Ed&IS, in the area of EDI.

• Participates in monthly Ed&IS’s EDI Committee, and represent Ed&IS and UCLA at various university and external meetings, events, conferences and community engagements.

• Gathers and effectively communicates on-campus resources available to assist units in meeting established diversity goals.

• Oversees compliance of training for leadership, managers and supervisors around issues of EDI.

PLANNING /FACILITATING TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

• Plans and facilitates training and educational programs within diversity and inclusion initiatives, conflict resolution and mediation. Actively engages in and supports professional and career development across Ed&IS around EDI issues.

• Develops and delivers workshops, trainings, and other professional development opportunities targeting Ed&IS community members.

• Supports, coaches, and empowers those who are less experienced in leading conversations about diversity and inclusion to build the School’s internal capacity for equity minded leadership.

• In consultation with Ed&IS community members, develops programming around issues of EDI as they pertain to all populations within Ed&IS, including year-long events.

• Provides guidance and expertise to oversee diversity issues in faculty recruitment, staff and student recruitment, and encourage retention of diverse populations.

• Develop and coordinate EDI school-wide outreach strategies. Plan the school’s presence at national diversity events and initiatives, actively participating to recruit underrepresented populations across employment spectrum.

• Lead all analytic programs related to diversity, including overseeing regular reports on statistics and metrics, and creating and executing surveys around including climate and other measurable EDI factors.

• In consultation with the Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, propose new school-wide diversity programs, evaluate the needs of various stakeholders, set goals for diversity programs and monitor performance and effectiveness of progress.

• Leverage university and other resources for organizing diversity training and awareness opportunities across all communities within Ed&IS.

• Develop and support on-going learning and professional development that supports equitable practices which ensure inclusive and individualized support for students and employees.

• Develop programs which encourage relevant, courageous and respectful campus dialogue and foster awareness and appreciation of the value of diversity and inclusion, and empowers individuals to take action in their respective roles.

• Develops and implement a variety of school-wide training to promote cultural understanding and competency and a climate of equity and inclusion across all Ed&IS communities.

• Teach courses as needed around issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualification for this position is a doctorate (or other terminal degree) in Education or Information Studies, or a related field with a focus in DEI and racism or related area.

• As a normal requirement, the appointee should have the terminal or top degree in the appointee’s field e.g., Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S., D.V.M., or the highest degree that is commonly expected for appointment in the activity.

5+ years of professional background in diversity, equity and inclusion, including leadership and managerial experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to support and empower leaders who are less experienced in leading conversations about diversity and inclusion to build the school’s capacity in equity leadership.

• Demonstrated understanding of concepts and theories related to anti-racism, racial equity and critical race theory and how to operationalize those concepts and theories into multi-layered constituency activities and programming.

• Demonstrated and applied skill in conflict resolution and mediation.

• Research or industry expertise in the assessment and reporting of strategic goals focused on equity, diversity and inclusion.

• Demonstrated skill in developing and writing clear, concise and logical action plans, training materials, reports, correspondence and other program materials using various media.

• Strong program and project management skills and success working cross-functionally to develop and implement programs and projects.

• Demonstrated skills in problem identification and creative problem solving, sound judgment and decision making, critical thinking and analysis, organizational skills, emotional intelligence and cultural humility.

• Track record of strategic planning, change management, program implementation and evaluation, and managing across multiple important priorities.

• Demonstrated skills in research and teaching to contribute to the scholarship on anti-Blackness, equity, diversity and inclusion.

• Ability to support students and provide a calm and reassuring atmosphere in crisis situations and in times of student stress.

• Ability to use discretion in dealing with confidential matters and to communicate in a sensitive and supportive manner.

• Experience with archival research to aid programming that considers the history of EDI issues in support of Ed&IS efforts to offer forum discussions that offer robust context for pressing issues.

Application Requirements

CV
Self-Statement/Cover Letter
EDI Statement
3 Letters of Recommendation
Optional o Research Statement o Sample Publications

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

The minimum qualification for this position is a doctorate (or other terminal degree) in Education or Information Studies, or a related field with a focus in DEI and racism or related area.

5+ years of professional background in diversity, equity and inclusion, including leadership and managerial experience.

Preferred qualifications