Associate Vice President for Institutional Engagement and Education Justice
Associate Vice President for Institutional Engagement and Education Justice
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
THE SEARCH
The University of Minnesota (UMN) seeks an accomplished, innovative, and equity-driven leader to serve as Associate Vice President for Institutional Engagement and Education Justice. In this newly reimagined role, the Associate Vice President will play a pivotal role in implementing impactful education and training programs, and partnering across the University of Minnesota system to increase the sense of belonging and inclusion for all. In doing so, the ideal candidate will be a trusted partner in creating and maintaining an equitable and inclusive environment for the university community.
Reporting to the Vice President for Equity and Diversity (VPE&D) and collaborating with other senior academic and administrative leaders, the Associate Vice President for Institutional Engagement and Education Justice (AVP) will assist in the development and implementation of diversity, inclusion, justice, and equity initiatives that are in alignment with the University’s strategic plan. This work will be carried out by the Office for Equity and Diversity (OED) and led by the VPE&D, reaffirming and nurturing a community and campus climate that values the “collective voice.” The University of Minnesota understands that these efforts must extend beyond the walls of the institution and into the community that continues to hold the University as a leader around issues of diversity, inclusion, justice, and equity.
The AVP will have senior leadership responsibility for OED’s Education Program and for the following units that engage issues of campus cultures and climate – the Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life (GSC), the Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE), the Circle for Indigenous Nations, the newly created Sexual Misconduct Prevention Program and the Women’s Center. As such, the ideal candidate will have a clearly defined record of leadership across multiple functionalities, a deep understanding of the role intersectionality plays in understanding diverse identities, and experience creating and implementing educational training programs and resources. This person will also serve as an innovative thought leader, a trusted collaborator, and an inspirational motivator for the University. This person will have a clearly defined praxis - a strong knowledge of the theoretical frameworks, as well as extensive practice - for advancing transformational diversity, inclusion, justice, and equity work.
Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest and a current resume or curriculum vitae to be considered for the position. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to:
Keight Tucker Kennedy, Partner
Alexis Ditaway, Associate
The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, familial status, disability, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local commission created for the purpose of dealing with discrimination, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.