Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Profile

Everett Community College (EvCC) is hiring for an Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (AVP-DEI). The AVP-DEI position is an opportunity for an experienced individual to join an institution that is a leader in equity and inclusion efforts. EvCC is looking for equity-minded applicants who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. The ideal candidate will have a documented history of successfully developing and advancing diversity and inclusion programs in a complex organization coupled with in-depth knowledge of pedagogy, theory and practice.

EvCC educates more than 19,000 students every year at seven locations in Snohomish County, with most students and faculty at the main campus in north Everett. Faculty and staff at EvCC work closely with business and industry experts, tribal nations, community leaders, and other educational institutions to provide students with relevant, challenging experiences inside and outside of the classroom. EvCC serves 31% students of color, with staff and faculty of color steadily increasing over the last 5 years to roughly 20%.

Located about 25 miles north of Seattle, Everett is the largest city in the county and a dynamic part of the Puget Sound region. Snohomish County offers outdoor adventures in the Cascade and Olympic Mountains, as well as the Puget Sound.

EvCC’s mission is to educate, equip, and inspire each student to achieve personal and professional goals, contribute to our diverse communities, and thrive in a global society. Furthermore, the College’s vision, strategic plan, and core themes value, respect, and uphold equity, cultural competence, and inclusion. To advance this vision, we acknowledge the need to build and sustain an internal culture of respect, foster a sense of unity and cohesiveness across the college, and actively strengthen communication and cooperation across all constituencies.

In recent years the College, alongside our communities, co-created the 5 Dimensions of EquityTM, a shared understanding of educational equity and a framework to guide our work as we engage in the adaptive challenges to become the institution we aspire to be. We embrace critical learning and reflection as tools for analyzing power and oppression in order to eradicate persistent social, political, and economic inequities that negatively impact our students, including underserved and underrepresented groups. We acknowledge we are early in our equity journey and understand the road to transformation is long. We are excited for the opportunity to be joined by a new AVP-DEI who seeks to advance a culture of equity, inclusion, and social justice, in order to positively transform the EvCC experience for students and staff. EvCC is committed to hiring an Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, that exemplifies the vision, mission, and core values of the College.

Commitments, Values, and Experiences

  1. A passionate educational leader dedicated to the comprehensive community college mission.
  2. A student-centered leader committed to advancing equity and social justice and willing to challenge systems and structures in pursuit of equitable outcomes in aspiration, access, achievement, economic progress, and engagement for all students and employees.
  3. An exceptional listener, collaborator, and relationship builder committed to motivating, inspiring, and unifying faculty, staff, students, and communities to transform the College and student experience by developing long-term partnerships, cross-organizational engagement, and collaboration.
  4. A visionary and inspirational leader with a demonstrated ability to learn and respect the unique culture and history of the College while working with faculty, staff, students, and the community to transform our future.
  5. An individual of impeccable integrity guided by ethics and honesty, and committed to transparency and inclusiveness.
  6. A visible leader accessible and open to students, faculty, staff, and administration.
  7. A servant-hearted leader who understands the adaptive challenges of organizational change and transformation and who is comfortable in the role of change agent.
  8. A reflective and thoughtful leader who practices self-criticism, humility, kindness, and grace.
  9. A collaborative, results-driven leader experienced with collectively identifying measurable goals to assess progress, using data to co-create solutions, making informed decisions, and leveraging resources for broad impact.
  10. A fiscally responsible steward experienced in developing and maintaining a values-driven, transparent, and collaborative budget planning process.

Application Process:  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The first consideration date for applications is: May 3, 2020
 

Everett Community College’s vision, strategic plan and core themes value, respect and uphold diversity, equity, cultural competence and inclusion. Hiring and retaining a diverse workforce is a commitment for our institution.