Job description
Posting Information
Posting Number
PG191664EP
Internal Recruitment
No
Working Title
STEPS Senior Diversity Officer
Anticipated Hiring Range
$55,000 - $66,625
Work Schedule
M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Other Times as Needed
Job Location
Raleigh, NC
Department
STEPS Center
About the Department
The Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability (STEPS) Center is a National Science Foundation (NSF)-supported Science and Technology Center (STC). STEPS seeks to discover new science and develop new technologies and techniques that will increase the level of recycled phosphorus and reduce society’s dependence of mined phosphorus by using a convergence research approach. The outcomes of STEPS activities will lead to the enhanced resilience of food systems and improve environmental conditions.
STEPS education and broadening participation activities will broaden the participation of women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities in STEM disciplines. STEPS is a partnership between North Carolina State University, Arizona State University, University of Florida, RTI International, Appalachian State University, Marquette University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering at North Carolina A&T State University and University of North Carolina at Greensboro. STEPS headquarters will be located in the Plant Sciences Building, a new intersectional space on NC State’s Centennial Campus that will be completed in early 2022
STEPS education and broadening participation activities will broaden the participation of women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities in STEM disciplines. STEPS is a partnership between North Carolina State University, Arizona State University, University of Florida, RTI International, Appalachian State University, Marquette University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering at North Carolina A&T State University and University of North Carolina at Greensboro. STEPS headquarters will be located in the Plant Sciences Building, a new intersectional space on NC State’s Centennial Campus that will be completed in early 2022
Essential Job Duties
The primary purpose of the STEPS Senior Diversity Officer is to implement the STEPS Center Broadening Participation plans by leading and managing the day-to-day outreach and recruitment efforts and helping to train and mentor students, enabling their retention and graduation. The Senior Diversity Officer is responsible for planning and coordinating outreach and recruitment events, data tracking and analysis on the success of the events, and developing new strategies for growing diversity in the graduate student, undergraduate student, and postdoctoral applicant pools.
The Senior Diversity Officer is responsible for providing informal and formal professional mentorship for STEPS undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars. The Senior Diversity Officer provides additional support for the educational and integration goals and activities of STEPS, particularly as it relates to the training, retention, and graduation of students. The Senior Diversity Officer will also develop and implement crosscutting DEI programming to build and sustain an inclusive Center environment for all STEPS participants.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
The Senior Diversity Officer is responsible for providing informal and formal professional mentorship for STEPS undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars. The Senior Diversity Officer provides additional support for the educational and integration goals and activities of STEPS, particularly as it relates to the training, retention, and graduation of students. The Senior Diversity Officer will also develop and implement crosscutting DEI programming to build and sustain an inclusive Center environment for all STEPS participants.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provides strategic leadership in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- In collaboration with STEPS leadership, leads execution and implementation of the STEPS Broadening Participation plan
RECRUITMENT
- Plans, implements and coordinates recruitment initiatives, involving senior investigators and students in such activities on a regular basis
- Leads STEPS senior investigators and students to build relationships with student groups at their institutions that promote the academic success of individuals from underrepresented groups in STEM disciplines (e.g., African American Cultural Center at NC State, Hispanic Student Association at the University of Florida) and tracks the evolution of these relationships for reporting purposes
- Strengthens existing relationships and fosters new relationships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) who produce graduates that have skills and traits that position them as competitive STEPS applicants and tracks the evolution of these relationships for reporting purposes
- Identifies, recommends, and travels to major recruitment venues for diversity recruitment efforts, e.g. NOBCChE, NSBE, SHPE, SACNAS and others (this will require domestic travel and occasional work outside of the normal work week) and tracks attendance and reach at these events for reporting purposes
- Acts as liaison to, and develop strong relationships with, applicants and potential applicants with relevant STEPS senior investigators
- Coordinates campus visits, including visits from minority-serving institutions and schools that have specific programs to prepare undergraduates from underrepresented groups for scientific graduate programs (e.g., McNair scholars, LSAMP funded programs, Meyerhoff scholars at UMBC, Millennium Scholars at Penn State, Carolina Science Scholars, PATHS Program at UCSD, SEED Scholars at UC Berkeley) arranging travel, accommodations, and schedules as necessary
- Collaborative with other STEPS staff, supports the STEPS pre-baccalaureate initiatives including the development and deployment of interactive, virtual modules, development of faculty-teacher collaborations, and the creation of online resources of scientific information related to phosphorus sustainability
RETENTION
- Supports student engagement activities to promote inclusivity and a sense of belonging, affirmation and well-being. Provides support and guidance to underrepresented students.
- Works with DEI offices across STEPS institutions to create and cultivate a comprehensive and ongoing supportive academic research environment for students from diverse backgrounds
- Communicates with all STEPS institutions’ offices of student disability and counseling services (or equivalent) to ensure that all necessary accommodations are made to provide equal opportunities and resources to STEPS students
CULTURE OF INCLUSION
- Champions the importance and value of a diverse and inclusive academic environment and develops strategies to actively engage students, faculty, and staff to further behaviors, attitudes, practices, and policies that support DEI
- Fosters a climate of equity, respect and a sense of belonging for all by offering training opportunities in inclusive practices in teaching and mentoring as well as best practices to create inclusive learning and research environments.
- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
REPORTING
- Compiles materials and writes content for the NSF annual report and for evaluation by advisory groups including but not limited to the External Advisory Committee (EAC), the BP Advisory Group, and the BP/Research Theme Integration Task Group
- Represents the Center at external meetings including but not limited to the annual NSF Site Visit, BP Advisory Group Meetings, and External Advisory Board Meetings.
Other Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience in a role related to graduate student recruitment, graduate student mentoring, and/or supporting the diversity, inclusion, and equity (DEI) goals of an academic organization.
Other Required Qualifications
N/A
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical training or knowledge in at least one area of science relevant to STEPS, including but not limited to engineering, agriculture, and the social sciences
- In-depth understanding of local, national, and global diversity and inclusion in a public higher education setting combined with a demonstrated commitment to the principles and promotion of diversity, equity, inclusion and cultural competence.
- Awareness of and ability to leverage group dynamics to facilitate group learning and individual engagement including in a virtual environment.
- Demonstrated leadership role with subject matter expertise building equitable processes, working collaboratively with teams, and developing and maintaining relationships among members of underrepresented communities externally and internally with employees from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required
No
Commercial Driver's License required
No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date
04/19/2022
Anticipated Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should upload a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Position Details
Position Number
00108791
Position Type
EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0
Appointment
12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?
No
Department ID
140130 - STEPS Center
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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