Simpson College is an independent, selective, and comprehensive liberal-arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The College encourages innovative teaching and seeks colleagues who will help its students of all ages develop critical intellectual skills and nurture values that foster personal worth and individuality for the purpose of living fulfilled lives within a creative, diverse, and just community. We recognize that many great ideas and discoveries are a result of a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. Simpson College provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
Serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet to evaluate and advance diverse and inclusive initiatives and programs designed to ensure fair and equitable treatment and success of students, faculty, and staff.
Partner with cabinet-level colleagues to develop recruitment and retention initiatives for students, faculty, and staff that relate to DEI.
Collaborate with others to create, implement and monitor programs designed to ensure fair and equitable treatment of students, faculty and staff.
Provide strategic direction for training initiatives on cultural competency and building a climate of equity and inclusion, and other topics designed to increase awareness.
Oversee the design and implementation of initiatives leading to new policies, procedures, and programs with college-wide impact that address internal and external issues related to equity and inclusion matters.
Help to guide institutional responses to incidences of bias.
Serve as the Title IX coordinator.
Co-chair the ACDEI (All-Campus Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion)
Partner with Associate Dean for Multicultural & International Affairs to leverage student leadership and organizations on DEI issues.
Qualifications:
Advanced degree required; relevant field preferred
3-5 years related experience (administering relevant programs and services) in areas such as: social justice, community organizing/nonprofit sector, institutional/higher education experience with DEI issues.
Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical abilities, experience using data to influence decisions and actions.
Critical thinking skills.
An ability to champion the academic case for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Demonstrated ability to form coalitions and inspire others to take action.
An informed understanding of innovations in higher education that have strengthened the prominence of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Experience conducting investigations, including writing investigative reports.
Knowledge of and commitment to Title IX.
The communication and conflict-resolution skills needed to navigate socially and politically-charged situations to resolve problems, build consensus and reconcile competing interests;
Project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively.
Ability to handle confidential, sensitive situations with diplomacy and excellent judgment.
About Simpson College
Simpson College is a private, liberal arts college located in Iowa with campuses in Indianola, West Des Moines, and online. Founded in 1860, the college has 1,268 undergraduate and graduate students. Simpson offers 74 majors, minors, and programs in addition to three graduate programs. Outside of the classroom, Simpson is a member of the NCAA Division III American Rivers Conference, hosts eight Greek houses on campus, and sponsors many extracurricular options for student involvement. To learn more, visit simpson.edu.
Community
Simpson’s main campus is in Indianola, Iowa, a part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. The Des Moines area has a population of over 600,000, and economic growth has outpaced the U.S. as a whole. In addition, the cost of living is well below the national average.
To Apply
A complete application will include a cover letter addressing your interest in the position, resume, and contact information of three professional references to Human Resources to [email protected]. In addition, include in the application a statement addressing how your experiences and/or interests contribute to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at Simpson College. Review of applications will begin March 15, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.
Simpson College does not unlawfully discriminate and aims to employ persons of various backgrounds and experiences to help constitute a diverse community. The entire Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found here. Employment will require a criminal background check, which may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search, and motor vehicle history.
701 North C Street
Indianola, Iowa 50125
515-961-6251
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