Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging - Walla Walla Community College

Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for a Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) position at the Walla Walla campus. 
 
At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. We have identified three core themes that describe the fundamental aspects of the College's mission by translating it into practice: Student Success, Strong Communities, and Resource Stewardship. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.
 
General Description: 
 
The Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) is responsible for providing leadership, planning, training, and development to assist the College in being culturally welcoming, socially accountable and promoting inclusive excellence, access, and cultural competency for students, faculty, and staff. The position works closely with the President’s executive leadership team and serves as a central source and point of coordination and communication for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives, training, and programs. The Director will engage community partners and organizations through thoughtful outreach efforts and engender a strong sense of trust, fairness, respect and understanding of the College’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

This is a full-time, non-represented, exempt position reporting to the College President. 
 
 
Essential Functions: 
 

• Community Building and Programming: Works with faculty, staff, and students to develop programming designed to strengthen the culture of inclusion, belongingness and engagement at the College.  Meets with College departments/divisions at each campus to better understand needs and areas of focus.

 

• Professional Development and Training: Develops and schedules DEIB trainings and professional development opportunities for students, faculty and staff.  Works closely with Student Services, Human Resources and the Office of Instruction to design and promote culturally competent training and development in support of a climate of equity, inclusion and belonging.

 

• Student Recruitment:  Collaborates with Student Services divisions, including the Welcome Center, Financial Aid, Registrar, Enrollment Management, and others to develop and implement strategies aimed at recruiting, serving, and retaining under-represented and marginalized student populations. Participates in recruitment events. 

 

• Pipeline Development: Assists in building and nurturing relationships with external colleges, elementary and secondary schools, communities, and professional networks to assist with recruitment and retention strategies.

 

• Data Analysis and Reporting:  Works collaboratively with the Office of Planning, Effectiveness, and Economic Development to research and analyze data to assess institutional climate. Conducts needs assessments, focus groups and holds other forums to stay current with College trends and needs. Coordinates DEIB data research and analysis and presents to councils and committees in relation to the College’s strategic plan. Presents analysis of legislation and regulations to the executive leadership team and other student, faculty, and staff groups and community partners, related to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

 

• Relationship Building: Develops working relationships with all populations in the College’s service area(s) to promote diversity, equity, and an inclusive, supportive environment at the College.  Engages individuals, cultural groups, civic organizations, and federal, state, tribal and local government leaders around issues of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.  Represents the College in regional and local associations, civic clubs, and on non-profit boards in order to establish a network of community partnerships and support.