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Director, Yellow , Centre Student Equity and Inclusion Jobs in Kingston, Canada at Queen’s University
Position: Director, Yellow House, Centre for Student Equity and Inclusion
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Job Summary
The Yellow House, Centre for Student Equity and Inclusion (the Centre) is dedicated to enhancing the development and wellbeing of the Queen’s equity seeking community and supporting initiatives to recruit and retain racialized and equity seeking students at Queen’s. Reporting to the Assistant Dean, Student Life and Learning and working closely with the Deputy Provost (Academic Operations and Inclusion) and the Associate Vice-Principal (Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion), the Director is responsible for all operational activities and leads the development of programs, activities and services dedicated to supporting the university’s equity seeking student communities.
The Director will serve as a resource for students and student groups, on all aspects of equity and inclusion to promote a welcoming environment for everyone at Queen’s. The Director provides leadership in bridging the needs of equity seeking groups and the supports the university has to offer. Responsibilities include operational and staff management of the Centre as well as collaborations and consultations with leaders across the University to embed equity seeking practices and principles of inclusion.
The Director plays a significant role in the University’s efforts to enhance Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, contributing to our vision to support and engage students by connecting them with university resources as well as advocating to find solutions that address barriers and gaps to student success.
Non-traditional hours, including evening and/or weekend commitments and some travel are required.
Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Develops and implements a comprehensive strategic approach to support the University’s objective of creating an inclusive and welcoming campus community for students. Plays a lead role in developing and coordinating university wide strategies to address systemic barriers to inclusion for equity seeking students and ensures they align with the vision and priorities of the Human Rights and Equity Office and the Division of Student Affairs.
-Oversees the operation of the Centre as a central campus resource for equity seeking groups. This includes directing and developing services, such as student mentoring and advising, and establishing programming and special events for equity seeking and racialized groups.
-Develops and implements policies and procedures that ensure high-quality, consistent and accessible services for a diverse student population.
-Networks and collaborates with diverse staff, faculty, student organizations and departments within Student Affairs and across the University, to build inclusivity, foster partnerships, promote programs and services, encourage student personal and…
Title: Director, Yellow , Centre Student Equity and Inclusion
Company: Queen’s University
Location: Kingston, Canada
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