City of Portland
Portland, OR, USA
Equity and Inclusion Manager (Manager I)
City of Portland
Salary: $114,192.00 - $163,321.60 Annually
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2024-00456
Location: 1120 SW 5th Ave, OR
Bureau: Portland Parks & Recreation
Closing: 5/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Full-Time Work Schedule: Mon-Fri. 8-5, alternate schedule may be available after probation. Work Location: Hybrid- The Portland Building, Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employee-behavior-expectations/hrar-4045-employee#toc-geographic-work-location. Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview for qualifying employees. Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to attach a resume, a cover letter and an equity statement.
Position Summary:
The Equity and Inclusion Manager for the City of Portland Vibrant Communities Service Area, including Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R), Portland Children's Levy, and Office of Arts & Culture is a vital member of the bureau's executive leadership team, currently reporting directly to the PP&R Director and will transition to reporting to the Chief of Staff for the Vibrant Communities Deputy City Administrator in June. This position holds a prominent role within both internal operations and external interactions, exercising significant discretion in executing responsibilities.
Primarily, the Equity and Inclusion Manager leads a dedicated equity and inclusion team, focusing on underserved communities, specifically Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, immigrants, and refugees, LGBT2SQIA+ people, people with disabilities, youth, older adults, and people living with low incomes. This involves coordinating various internal and external committees and workgroups, such as PP&R's Diversity and Equity Committee, City affinity groups, and supporting the development and implementation of strategic plans and policies. Supporting the implementation of PP&R's strategic plan, Healthy Parks, Healthy Portland, is an example of this work. Visit here for more information on Healthy Parks, Healthy Portland: https://www.portland.gov/parks/healthy-parks.
Drawing on deep knowledge of the City's mission and operational intricacies, the incumbent will develop and manage initiatives aligned with equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion principles, furthering the City's strategic equity and inclusion objectives. This role collaborates extensively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with City goals. City of Portland Charter Transition On, Nov. 1, 2023, Portland City Council approved an organizational chart to unify bureaus, programs, and services under the leadership of a city administrator. Organized by service areas, the new model establishes key leadership positions and realigns core services to operate efficiently and effectively. The new organizational structure features a city administrator's office and executive leadership team: six deputy city administrators, an equity officer, a sustainability officer, and an assistant city administrator. Together, these people will be responsible for leading and coordinating operations across the City to improve delivery of internal and external services, developing, and implementing a shared citywide vision and priorities, and continuing to grow a shared culture across the organization. The city administrator's office will also include the Office of Equity and Human Rights, Communications, Community and Civic Life, Council Operations, the Office of Government Relations, and Portland Solutions, to provide greater citywide coordination of policies and programming. The organizational chart includes six service areas, each led by a deputy city administrator: Budget and Finance; City Operations; Community and Economic Development; Public Safety; Public Works; and Vibrant Communities. Vibrant Communities Service Area will include Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland Children's Levy, and Office of Arts & Culture. What you'll get to do:
• Ensure Citywide, service area and bureau-specific equity and anti-racism lenses are applied towards the evaluation, development and performance management of strategic plans, policies, processes, practices, and communications. • Collaborate with City and service area program managers and executive leadership. • Manage and lead the equity and inclusion team. • Perform complex and responsible administrative, financial, and statistical analysis in support of the equity and inclusion program. • Provide sound, expert, data-driven and professional recommendations. • Work closely with the Office of Equity and Human Rights, and other city internal stakeholders to align the citywide goals and overall approach to equity and inclusion. • Lead the diversity, equity, and inclusion change management framework.
The ideal candidate for this position will have these attributes: • Lived Experience: You have direct experience working with marginalized communities, particularly communities of color and persons with disabilities. • Experienced Equity Practitioner: You have a proven ability to perform advanced equity analysis and a deep understanding of anti-racist principles and of intersectional approaches. • Socially Intelligent: You can communicate with others in a way that creates ease. You understand how to navigate complex political environments. You can effectively communicate with all levels of an organization. • Strategic: You have experience working to dismantle structural and institutional racism as well as disrupt individual racism. You can turn concepts into practical applications for use in everyday decision making. • Collaborative and Inclusive: You share power with others. You build partnerships and work collaboratively with stakeholders.You delegate tasks, triage work and leverage resources. You are comfortable with facilitation and navigating conflict through a trauma informed lens. • Change agent: You have experience in senior leadership as an advocate and champion working toward strategic goals. You have a focus on finishing tasks while establishing progressive long-range goals. • Innovative: You are creative, adaptable, and can excel in change management.
About Vibrant Communities Service Area: Vibrant Communities Service Area includes Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland Children's Levy, and Office of Arts & Culture. This Service Area will reflect the connectivity between parks and recreation, arts, and services for children—ensuring our city is a great place to live, work, and play. Diversity and equity are vital to the City's ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. The City of Portland values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public.City of Portland encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, candidates who can fluently speak another language should include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position. April 25, 202412:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89791409328
Meeting ID: 897 9140 9328
Have a question? Contact Information: TroyLynn Craft Senior Recruiter https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/newprint/troylynn.craft@portlandoregon.gov%C2%A0
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
• Knowledge of the issues surrounding access, equity, diversity, inclusion, implicit bias and institutional racism. • Experience in operational and strategic planning, including program evaluation, reporting, tracking, budget preparation and management. • Experience in appropriate communication strategies to reach and engage diverse audiences, including conflict resolution and leading difficult conversation. • Ability to collaborate with communities of color, people traditionally underserved or underrepresented and differently able communities in local decision making. • Experience in leadership, managing, supervising, including training and performance evaluation. • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person across a wide range of situations, that include large/small, external/internal stakeholder group conversations to sensitive one-on-one discussions.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between April 15 - May 6, 2024
Required Application Materials:
• Cover Letter: a description of how your experience aligns with each minimum qualification of this position. • Resume: should support the details provided in your cover letter. • Equity Statement: a depiction of your past experiences that explains how these experiences have contributed to your personal and professional growth. It should explain the distinct qualities and commitment you can bring to the table.
Optional Application Materials:
• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.
Application Tips:
• Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. • Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter. • Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience. • Do not attach any additional documents. • Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. • All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. • E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 6, 2024
• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%. • Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. • You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes#toc-examination-review for complete information. • Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of May 13, 2024
• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late May
• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview. • Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: June
Step 6: Start Date
• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.
Additional Information
https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy for additional information regarding the following:
• City of Portland Core Values • Recruitment Process - Work Status • Equal Employment Opportunity • Veteran Preference • ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5183178
Full Time
Equity and Inclusion Manager (Manager I)
City of Portland
Salary: $114,192.00 - $163,321.60 Annually
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2024-00456
Location: 1120 SW 5th Ave, OR
Bureau: Portland Parks & Recreation
Closing: 5/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Full-Time Work Schedule: Mon-Fri. 8-5, alternate schedule may be available after probation. Work Location: Hybrid- The Portland Building, Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employee-behavior-expectations/hrar-4045-employee#toc-geographic-work-location. Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview for qualifying employees. Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to attach a resume, a cover letter and an equity statement.
Position Summary:
The Equity and Inclusion Manager for the City of Portland Vibrant Communities Service Area, including Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R), Portland Children's Levy, and Office of Arts & Culture is a vital member of the bureau's executive leadership team, currently reporting directly to the PP&R Director and will transition to reporting to the Chief of Staff for the Vibrant Communities Deputy City Administrator in June. This position holds a prominent role within both internal operations and external interactions, exercising significant discretion in executing responsibilities.
Primarily, the Equity and Inclusion Manager leads a dedicated equity and inclusion team, focusing on underserved communities, specifically Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, immigrants, and refugees, LGBT2SQIA+ people, people with disabilities, youth, older adults, and people living with low incomes. This involves coordinating various internal and external committees and workgroups, such as PP&R's Diversity and Equity Committee, City affinity groups, and supporting the development and implementation of strategic plans and policies. Supporting the implementation of PP&R's strategic plan, Healthy Parks, Healthy Portland, is an example of this work. Visit here for more information on Healthy Parks, Healthy Portland: https://www.portland.gov/parks/healthy-parks.
Drawing on deep knowledge of the City's mission and operational intricacies, the incumbent will develop and manage initiatives aligned with equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion principles, furthering the City's strategic equity and inclusion objectives. This role collaborates extensively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with City goals. City of Portland Charter Transition On, Nov. 1, 2023, Portland City Council approved an organizational chart to unify bureaus, programs, and services under the leadership of a city administrator. Organized by service areas, the new model establishes key leadership positions and realigns core services to operate efficiently and effectively. The new organizational structure features a city administrator's office and executive leadership team: six deputy city administrators, an equity officer, a sustainability officer, and an assistant city administrator. Together, these people will be responsible for leading and coordinating operations across the City to improve delivery of internal and external services, developing, and implementing a shared citywide vision and priorities, and continuing to grow a shared culture across the organization. The city administrator's office will also include the Office of Equity and Human Rights, Communications, Community and Civic Life, Council Operations, the Office of Government Relations, and Portland Solutions, to provide greater citywide coordination of policies and programming. The organizational chart includes six service areas, each led by a deputy city administrator: Budget and Finance; City Operations; Community and Economic Development; Public Safety; Public Works; and Vibrant Communities. Vibrant Communities Service Area will include Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland Children's Levy, and Office of Arts & Culture. What you'll get to do:
• Ensure Citywide, service area and bureau-specific equity and anti-racism lenses are applied towards the evaluation, development and performance management of strategic plans, policies, processes, practices, and communications. • Collaborate with City and service area program managers and executive leadership. • Manage and lead the equity and inclusion team. • Perform complex and responsible administrative, financial, and statistical analysis in support of the equity and inclusion program. • Provide sound, expert, data-driven and professional recommendations. • Work closely with the Office of Equity and Human Rights, and other city internal stakeholders to align the citywide goals and overall approach to equity and inclusion. • Lead the diversity, equity, and inclusion change management framework.
The ideal candidate for this position will have these attributes: • Lived Experience: You have direct experience working with marginalized communities, particularly communities of color and persons with disabilities. • Experienced Equity Practitioner: You have a proven ability to perform advanced equity analysis and a deep understanding of anti-racist principles and of intersectional approaches. • Socially Intelligent: You can communicate with others in a way that creates ease. You understand how to navigate complex political environments. You can effectively communicate with all levels of an organization. • Strategic: You have experience working to dismantle structural and institutional racism as well as disrupt individual racism. You can turn concepts into practical applications for use in everyday decision making. • Collaborative and Inclusive: You share power with others. You build partnerships and work collaboratively with stakeholders.You delegate tasks, triage work and leverage resources. You are comfortable with facilitation and navigating conflict through a trauma informed lens. • Change agent: You have experience in senior leadership as an advocate and champion working toward strategic goals. You have a focus on finishing tasks while establishing progressive long-range goals. • Innovative: You are creative, adaptable, and can excel in change management.
About Vibrant Communities Service Area: Vibrant Communities Service Area includes Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland Children's Levy, and Office of Arts & Culture. This Service Area will reflect the connectivity between parks and recreation, arts, and services for children—ensuring our city is a great place to live, work, and play. Diversity and equity are vital to the City's ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. The City of Portland values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public.City of Portland encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, candidates who can fluently speak another language should include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position. April 25, 202412:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89791409328
Meeting ID: 897 9140 9328
Have a question? Contact Information: TroyLynn Craft Senior Recruiter https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/newprint/troylynn.craft@portlandoregon.gov%C2%A0
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
• Knowledge of the issues surrounding access, equity, diversity, inclusion, implicit bias and institutional racism. • Experience in operational and strategic planning, including program evaluation, reporting, tracking, budget preparation and management. • Experience in appropriate communication strategies to reach and engage diverse audiences, including conflict resolution and leading difficult conversation. • Ability to collaborate with communities of color, people traditionally underserved or underrepresented and differently able communities in local decision making. • Experience in leadership, managing, supervising, including training and performance evaluation. • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person across a wide range of situations, that include large/small, external/internal stakeholder group conversations to sensitive one-on-one discussions.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between April 15 - May 6, 2024
Required Application Materials:
• Cover Letter: a description of how your experience aligns with each minimum qualification of this position. • Resume: should support the details provided in your cover letter. • Equity Statement: a depiction of your past experiences that explains how these experiences have contributed to your personal and professional growth. It should explain the distinct qualities and commitment you can bring to the table.
Optional Application Materials:
• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.
Application Tips:
• Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. • Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter. • Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience. • Do not attach any additional documents. • Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. • All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. • E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 6, 2024
• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%. • Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. • You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes#toc-examination-review for complete information. • Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of May 13, 2024
• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late May
• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview. • Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: June
Step 6: Start Date
• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.
Additional Information
https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy for additional information regarding the following:
• City of Portland Core Values • Recruitment Process - Work Status • Equal Employment Opportunity • Veteran Preference • ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5183178
University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH, USA
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Introduction
The University of Mount Union invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), who will report to Gregory L. King, 14th president of the University.
A private institution founded in 1846, Mount Union offers a variety of rigorous and relevant academic programs that are grounded in the liberal arts tradition. Mount Union’s nearly 2,100 students can select from 45 broad-based and career-specific undergraduate majors, including recent additions in engineering, nursing, and data science. In addition, eight graduate programs are offered in fields such as physician assistant studies, physical therapy, education, and business, with additions in nursing and occupational therapy slated to begin in 2025 and 2026 respectively.
Known for its academic excellence and personal approach, the institution boasts a 13:1 student- faculty ratio and an average class size of 16. Mount Union’s robust curriculum is delivered in-person and online by dedicated faculty members, 91% of whom hold terminal degrees in their fields. Of our 126 full-time faculty members, 58% are tenured, and 21% are on tenure track.
Mount Union and its programs have been recognized regionally and nationally for quality and value. Our undergraduate nursing (Nurse.org, 2023) and sport business (Bachelor’s Degree Center, 2023) programs have been ranked #1 in Ohio. Among graduate programs, Mount Union was tied for the top spot in a listing of the Best Private Institutions for Online Master of Education programs and tied for 2nd in a ranking of the Best Physician Assistant Program in Ohio (both by US News, 2023). Athletically, Mount Union has been ranked as the top Ohio Athletic Conference School and 20th in all of Division III in the 2022-2023 LEARFIELD Director’s Cup Standings. As an institution, the University is ranked #18 for Best Value and #30 overall in the Midwest Regional Universities category (US News, 2022-2023) and was named the Best Small Employer in Ohio (Forbes, 2023).
Over the past two decades, Mount Union has invested more than $200 million in the construction and renovation of modern facilities, including a natural sciences building, recreation center, apartment-style housing, a health and medical sciences facility, a performing arts center, a business and engineering building, a football coaching center, and an esports and golf facility. The institution’s commitment to diversity has resulted in a newly-constructed center for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and the appointment of a dedicated chief diversity officer.
The University features a student-centered approach and an exceptional educational experience, offering an array of activities for cultural, civic, and social development. Students experience outstanding opportunities for success after graduation, both in the workforce and in graduate study.
A strong commitment to financial stewardship has resulted in 68 consecutive years of balanced financial operations on campus. The University’s endowment is in excess of $165 million.
The Ideal Candidate
The VPAA serves as a key pillar in the University’s structure, ensuring the support and facilitation that underlies delivery of forward-thinking, high-quality academic programming. This approach enriches the learning experience for undergraduate and graduate students.
The VPAA also serves as the chief academic officer of the University and thus assumes responsibility for Mount Union’s educational mission and academic program. In fulfilling this role, the VPAA serves as the leader and advocate for Mount Union’s academic programs and faculty. This individual is also a key member of the President’s Council and the chief liaison officer to the Academic Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees. In addition to overseeing all academic programs, the VPAA oversees key administrative areas, including the Library; the Office of Institutional Effectiveness; the Office of the University Registrar, including digital learning and design; the Digital, Written, and Oral Communication Center; the Center for Faculty Development; the Spectrum Education Center; the Center for Global Education; and the Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center.
The VPAA position invites a candidate whose education, experience, and accomplishments have prepared them for contemporary institutional leadership challenges and opportunities. These include the following attributes:
Values-centered leadership that accentuates values consistent with aims established by the University of Mount Union, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, transparency, integrity, service, and fairness in their work.
A community-engaged leader comfortable in a small campus setting, who desires and appreciates frequent interaction with faculty, staff, and students; actively participates in community life; and is committed to being visible and accessible both on and off campus.
An accomplished academic leader who is energized by Mount Union’s mission to prepare students for fulfilling lives, meaningful work, and responsible citizenship, capable of working with the University’s strategic initiatives, and committed to building a graduate culture on campus.
A clear communicator who has the skills to work effectively in one-on-one settings and in small and large groups, and who is able to serve as an effective public spokesperson for the academic program and the University, both on and off campus.
A student of higher education who has developed a broad knowledge base regarding recent trends and challenges facing higher education, and who is creative in understanding market need, digital innovation, accessibility, and academic program possibilities.
An effective relationship-builder and decision-maker who understands the process of building consensus around ideas and courses of action – one who listens carefully and considers diverse viewpoints, and who is then able to make clear and timely decisions.
An astute financial manager capable of careful financial planning and analysis, budget development, priority setting, and resource allocation, and assuring accountability.
Roles and Responsibilities
The ideal VPAA candidate will:
Foster a civil and collegial environment that encourages effective teaching, professional development, scholarship, and service
Guide the college’s academic program and initiatives
Collaborate and communicate effectively with faculty, community partners, educational entities, and legislative bodies
Foster intellectual growth, student learning, and scholarly and creative academic programming
Champion access, diversity, and intercultural competence for an inclusive campus
Lead and inspire faculty with high standards of teaching, advising, service, and scholarship
Develop proactive external partnerships to promote the University’s academic goals, student recruitment, and fundraising
Lead academic budget planning to optimize revenues and contain expenses
Coordinate the evaluation of faculty for tenure, promotion, and continuation and, when necessary, collaborate with relevant faculty committees and administrative offices to devise well-structured plans for corrective action or dismissal
Align academic resources with the mission of the University
Establish and meet quantitative metrics for continuous quality improvement in all academic areas
Through the shared governance structure, participate in an ongoing assessment of the academic organizational design with the goal of meeting current and future demands
The Process of Candidacy
To apply, visit the Employment Page on the Mount Union website. Candidates are asked to submit electronically in MS Word or Adobe PDF:
(1) a letter of interest that directly addresses the leadership opportunities outlined in the profile above,
(2) a curriculum vita or resume, and
(3) the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of five references. References will not be contacted without first securing the permission of the candidate.
A review of candidates will begin on October 16, 2023.
Additional information about the University of Mount Union may be found on the Mount Union website.
The University of Mount Union prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability, or genetic information, in student admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or employment as now, or may hereafter be, required by university policy and federal or state law. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Beeghly Hall, (330) 829-6560.
Co-Chairs of the VPAA Search Committee: Marci Craig, Director of Human Resources, and Sheryl Holt, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy and Director of the PT Program
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/4577200
Full Time
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Introduction
The University of Mount Union invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), who will report to Gregory L. King, 14th president of the University.
A private institution founded in 1846, Mount Union offers a variety of rigorous and relevant academic programs that are grounded in the liberal arts tradition. Mount Union’s nearly 2,100 students can select from 45 broad-based and career-specific undergraduate majors, including recent additions in engineering, nursing, and data science. In addition, eight graduate programs are offered in fields such as physician assistant studies, physical therapy, education, and business, with additions in nursing and occupational therapy slated to begin in 2025 and 2026 respectively.
Known for its academic excellence and personal approach, the institution boasts a 13:1 student- faculty ratio and an average class size of 16. Mount Union’s robust curriculum is delivered in-person and online by dedicated faculty members, 91% of whom hold terminal degrees in their fields. Of our 126 full-time faculty members, 58% are tenured, and 21% are on tenure track.
Mount Union and its programs have been recognized regionally and nationally for quality and value. Our undergraduate nursing (Nurse.org, 2023) and sport business (Bachelor’s Degree Center, 2023) programs have been ranked #1 in Ohio. Among graduate programs, Mount Union was tied for the top spot in a listing of the Best Private Institutions for Online Master of Education programs and tied for 2nd in a ranking of the Best Physician Assistant Program in Ohio (both by US News, 2023). Athletically, Mount Union has been ranked as the top Ohio Athletic Conference School and 20th in all of Division III in the 2022-2023 LEARFIELD Director’s Cup Standings. As an institution, the University is ranked #18 for Best Value and #30 overall in the Midwest Regional Universities category (US News, 2022-2023) and was named the Best Small Employer in Ohio (Forbes, 2023).
Over the past two decades, Mount Union has invested more than $200 million in the construction and renovation of modern facilities, including a natural sciences building, recreation center, apartment-style housing, a health and medical sciences facility, a performing arts center, a business and engineering building, a football coaching center, and an esports and golf facility. The institution’s commitment to diversity has resulted in a newly-constructed center for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and the appointment of a dedicated chief diversity officer.
The University features a student-centered approach and an exceptional educational experience, offering an array of activities for cultural, civic, and social development. Students experience outstanding opportunities for success after graduation, both in the workforce and in graduate study.
A strong commitment to financial stewardship has resulted in 68 consecutive years of balanced financial operations on campus. The University’s endowment is in excess of $165 million.
The Ideal Candidate
The VPAA serves as a key pillar in the University’s structure, ensuring the support and facilitation that underlies delivery of forward-thinking, high-quality academic programming. This approach enriches the learning experience for undergraduate and graduate students.
The VPAA also serves as the chief academic officer of the University and thus assumes responsibility for Mount Union’s educational mission and academic program. In fulfilling this role, the VPAA serves as the leader and advocate for Mount Union’s academic programs and faculty. This individual is also a key member of the President’s Council and the chief liaison officer to the Academic Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees. In addition to overseeing all academic programs, the VPAA oversees key administrative areas, including the Library; the Office of Institutional Effectiveness; the Office of the University Registrar, including digital learning and design; the Digital, Written, and Oral Communication Center; the Center for Faculty Development; the Spectrum Education Center; the Center for Global Education; and the Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center.
The VPAA position invites a candidate whose education, experience, and accomplishments have prepared them for contemporary institutional leadership challenges and opportunities. These include the following attributes:
Values-centered leadership that accentuates values consistent with aims established by the University of Mount Union, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, transparency, integrity, service, and fairness in their work.
A community-engaged leader comfortable in a small campus setting, who desires and appreciates frequent interaction with faculty, staff, and students; actively participates in community life; and is committed to being visible and accessible both on and off campus.
An accomplished academic leader who is energized by Mount Union’s mission to prepare students for fulfilling lives, meaningful work, and responsible citizenship, capable of working with the University’s strategic initiatives, and committed to building a graduate culture on campus.
A clear communicator who has the skills to work effectively in one-on-one settings and in small and large groups, and who is able to serve as an effective public spokesperson for the academic program and the University, both on and off campus.
A student of higher education who has developed a broad knowledge base regarding recent trends and challenges facing higher education, and who is creative in understanding market need, digital innovation, accessibility, and academic program possibilities.
An effective relationship-builder and decision-maker who understands the process of building consensus around ideas and courses of action – one who listens carefully and considers diverse viewpoints, and who is then able to make clear and timely decisions.
An astute financial manager capable of careful financial planning and analysis, budget development, priority setting, and resource allocation, and assuring accountability.
Roles and Responsibilities
The ideal VPAA candidate will:
Foster a civil and collegial environment that encourages effective teaching, professional development, scholarship, and service
Guide the college’s academic program and initiatives
Collaborate and communicate effectively with faculty, community partners, educational entities, and legislative bodies
Foster intellectual growth, student learning, and scholarly and creative academic programming
Champion access, diversity, and intercultural competence for an inclusive campus
Lead and inspire faculty with high standards of teaching, advising, service, and scholarship
Develop proactive external partnerships to promote the University’s academic goals, student recruitment, and fundraising
Lead academic budget planning to optimize revenues and contain expenses
Coordinate the evaluation of faculty for tenure, promotion, and continuation and, when necessary, collaborate with relevant faculty committees and administrative offices to devise well-structured plans for corrective action or dismissal
Align academic resources with the mission of the University
Establish and meet quantitative metrics for continuous quality improvement in all academic areas
Through the shared governance structure, participate in an ongoing assessment of the academic organizational design with the goal of meeting current and future demands
The Process of Candidacy
To apply, visit the Employment Page on the Mount Union website. Candidates are asked to submit electronically in MS Word or Adobe PDF:
(1) a letter of interest that directly addresses the leadership opportunities outlined in the profile above,
(2) a curriculum vita or resume, and
(3) the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of five references. References will not be contacted without first securing the permission of the candidate.
A review of candidates will begin on October 16, 2023.
Additional information about the University of Mount Union may be found on the Mount Union website.
The University of Mount Union prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability, or genetic information, in student admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or employment as now, or may hereafter be, required by university policy and federal or state law. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Beeghly Hall, (330) 829-6560.
Co-Chairs of the VPAA Search Committee: Marci Craig, Director of Human Resources, and Sheryl Holt, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy and Director of the PT Program
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/4577200