9070BR

Position Title:

Associate Director, Deaf Hub

Organization:

NTID Deaf Health Care & Biomedical Science Hub

Job Responsibilities:

Drives and places diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at the forefront of Deaf Hub programming:

• Ensures equitable recruitment and retention efforts of BIPOC DHH in biomedical and healthcare careers.

• Regularly reviews all Deaf Hub programming to identify areas of improvement

• Establish Deaf Hub DEI plan and diversity statement in a manner that supports NTID’s Antiracism and Social Justice Plan

• Identifies, coordinates, and provides training, seminars, and efforts to increase inclusion and minimize bias for Deaf Hub personnel

• Hosts events for the NTID community such as listening sessions, companion programming with NTID ODI

• Provides mentorship and additional support to BIPOC DHH students in the Deaf Hub

• Maintains a relationship with key partners at RIT/NTID, including but not limited to the NTID ODI Staff Retention Specialist and the Assistant Dean NTID Faculty Recruitment and Retention.

Assists with oversight of Deaf Hub mentorship programs:

• Oversee the successful implementation of the Mentor-Supported Shadowing Program

• Leads MSSP programming, including hosting informational sessions, facilitating Professional Development classes, and arranging shadowing activities

• Provides pre-, during, and post- guidance to healthcare professionals for most effective shadowing experiences with students

• Maintains a relationship with potential mentors and healthcare professionals and grows database

• Collects data, does analysis and provides reports, metrics, and budgeting information to Executive Director

• Ensures the Access Coordinator is aware of access needs to be provided and regularly checks in on satisfaction of access

• Identify opportunities for growth to increase the number of deaf and hard of hearing students graduating with degrees in health care.

• Works collaboratively with CHST departments and premed advisors to provide ongoing support for deaf and hard-of-hearing students

• Works collaboratively with the Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses to ensure mutual success of mentorship programming

• Provides support to the other mentorship programs within the Deaf Hub as needed.

• Provides outreach and mentoring to students aspiring for a career in health care.

Operations and supervision:

• Supervises and supports Deaf Hub personnel to maintain operations: Access Coordinator & Interpreter, Healthcare Training Programs Interpreter, Science Training Programs Interpreter, Community Outreach Specialist, Marketing Communications Specialist, Financial Administrator, Statistician, Software Engineer

• Assists the Executive Director with annual budget planning and in the absence of the Executive Director, signs off on budget requests.

Promote externally funded research at the Deaf Hub:

• Share relevant calls for proposals with Deaf Hub personnel

• Propose, co-write, and lead research with the Executive Director, particularly for grants promoting DEI and mentorship

Other duties as assigned.

FLSA Category:

Exempt

Requisition Number:

9070BR

College/Division:

National Technical Institute for the Deaf

Required Application Documents:

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

Employment Category:

Fulltime

Additional Details:

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level:

MS, MA

How To Apply:

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :

118A

Required Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Advanced degree: MS in Public Health, Psychology, Health Sciences, or related fields

• 5+ years’ experience managing teams

• 2+ years’ experience working in biomedical or behavioral science laboratories

Skills:

• Proficiency in a sign language is required, coupled with an ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of DHH individuals.

• Experience working with the Deaf community on projects with health and/or behavioral focus.

• Demonstrated communication skills (draft, edit, prepare, proofread, and present information).

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively handle all internal and external constituents.

• Ability to work independently and identify opportunities for growth of Deaf Hub.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred terminal degree (PhD, MD, EDd, PharmD, etc. in related discipline)

Department/College Description:

Deaf Hub: The Deaf Health Care and Biomedical Science Hub (Deaf Hub) aims to improve the healthcare training experience through mentoring students and professionals, to increase universal access in the health system by working with the community of health professionals, and to strive for better health of deaf and hard-of-hearing people informed by research. The Deaf Hub works towards the long-term goal of increasing the number of deaf and hard-of-hearing people entering health care and biomedical science careers.

The Deaf Hub achieves its goals in six categories by:

• Mentoring deaf and hard-of-hearing students interested in a career in health care or biomedical science.

• Supporting the continued success of existing biomedical and healthcare conferences for deaf and hard-of-hearing trainees and professionals.

• Providing professional development and training opportunities for healthcare professionals.

• Improving the health care and biomedical knowledge and sign language skills of American Sign Language interpreters.

• Developing health systems employers' awareness of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals as qualified for a career in health care and biomedical science, including how they can be hired and successfully integrated into the healthcare workforce.

• Supporting the dissemination of accessible content to help healthcare professionals work efficiently with their deaf and hard-of-hearing patients.

Shift:

Day

What do we believe at RIT?:

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/humanresources/benefits) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

Work Location:

Hybrid — Remote/On-campus

Job Summary:

The Associate Director will be responsible for supporting the enduring success of the Deaf Hub. This will be done in various ways, including overseeing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, assisting with the Deaf Hub’s mentorship programs, supervising the Deaf Hub operations and finance, and leading externally funded research with the Executive Director. The Associate Director will work closely with and report to the Executive Director of the Deaf Hub.

Hourly/Salary Minimum:

45700

Hourly/Salary Maximum:

76500