Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Specialist

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Office of Faculty Affairs and Diversity Equity & Inclusion in the College of Health and Human Development (HHD) is seeking a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Specialist. The successful candidate will support HHD's broad DEIB goals and the work being carried out in the office.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the creation of the strategic vision related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) efforts in the assigned area; provide outreach, programming, and resources for students, faculty, and staff to enhance belonging.

• Articulate and promote the benefits of diversity and advocate for an inclusive environment that engages diversity to strengthen and maintain a positive educational experience/environment.

• Oversee and administer the DEIB budget for assigned areas; allocate resources appropriately.

• Provide DEIB education through presentations and trainings.

• Collect data to assess the success of DEIB programs and outcomes; prepare and provide reports and updates.

• May meet with students or employees related to DEIB concerns; participate in the creation of a remedial action plan.

• Educate students and employees about avenues and resources for reporting concerns.

• Design and implement activities for engagement in DEIB efforts and programs.

• Design and coordinate activities for diverse student/employee groups and organizations while connecting and communicating the mission of the DEIB office with broad audiences.

• May manage the recruitment and retention of underrepresented students.

• Maintain industry awareness; update leadership on best practices to create a more inclusive environment for students and employees.

• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. In HHD, enriching the lives of others is our mission. We believe in the power of human capacity for growth and live that mission by meeting challenges, both big and small, with excitement and energy every day. We invite you to come grow with us.

Education and Experience Requirements:

This position will be filled as an Intermediate or Advanced Professional depending on the final candidate's qualifications and experience. Requires a Bachelor's Degree or higher, plus one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience for the Intermediate Professional level. Additional education and experience are required for higher-level positions.

Application Instructions:

To apply, applicants must include a cover letter and resume with their application.

Additional Information:

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Benefits Information:

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to generous vacation time (24 days per year; accrued on a monthly basis),sick time (12 days a year; accrued on a monthly basis) and paid holidays (13 per calendar year). Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

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