Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Specialist

Pennsylvania State University Abington, PA Full-time Human Resources

Posted on April 25, 2024

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Specialist

Penn State Abington seeks a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Specialist for its Student Affairs department. Reporting directly to the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the DEIB Specialist primarily provides leadership and support to unit/college management directors; creates programs and develops resources, and conducts outreach.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Participate in the creation of the strategic vision related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) efforts in the assigned area; provide outreach, programming, and resources for students, faculty, and staff to enhance belonging
Articulate and promote the benefits of diversity and advocate for an inclusive environment that engages diversity to strengthen and maintain a positive educational experience/environment
Oversee and administer the DEIB budget for assigned area; allocate resources appropriately
Provide DEIB education through presentations and trainings
Collect data to assess the success of DEIB programs and outcomes; prepare and provide reports and updates
May meet with students or employees related to DEIB concerns; participate in the creation of a remedial action plan
Educate students and employees about avenues and resources for reporting concerns
Design and implement activities for engagement in DEIB efforts and programs
Design and coordinate activities for diverse student/employee groups and organizations while connecting and communicating the mission of the DEIB office with broad audiences
May manage the recruitment and retention of underrepresented students
Maintain industry awareness; update leadership on best practices to create a more inclusive environment for students and employees
May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree and 3 years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Master's degree preferred.

The successful candidate is flexible, creative, empathetic and ready for a student facing, fast-paced environment. The DEIB Specialist is strong leader who is committed to fostering a sense of belonging for diverse populations and continually strives to learn, grow and share daily to model the way for student leaders. A nontraditional work schedule is required.

This position requires successful completion of the following three publicly available clearances:

Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Background Check

Abington, PA is a northern suburb of Philadelphia known for its diversity and accessibility. Located just 45 minutes outside of center city, residents can easily travel to and from Philadelphia and Abington's surrounding communities such as Willow Grove, Glenside, Roslyn, and Jenkintown by SEPTA trains, regional rails, and buses, making it an ideal place to live and work. As a staff member at Penn State Abington, you will enjoy access to popular destinations such as Keswick Village, home of the Keswick Theater, Willow Grove Mall, Briar Bush Nature Center, and Abington Arts Center. You can enjoy outdoor recreation at any of Abington's 25 public parks, as well as shopping, dining, and other historic arts, museums, entertainment, and community events of the greater Philadelphia region while working in a diverse, lively, tight-knit, and engaging campus community.

Penn State offers a competitive and generous benefits package for full-time staff which includes:

Health insurance, dental and vision coverage
Retirement plans
75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and dependent children to attend Penn State
Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick days, and paid parental leave

Visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for additional information about benefits.

Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/Penn-State-Abington/Diversity--Equity--Inclusion--and-Belonging-Specialist_REQ_0000054955-1

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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