Senior Director for Belonging and Inclusion

Position Purpose

The Senior Director for Belonging and Inclusion plays a pivotal role in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion at Whitman College. Reporting to the Vice President for Inclusive Excellence, this role collaborates with campus constituents to cultivate an affirming and welcoming environment through strategic programs and initiatives.

Principal Accountabilities

• Supervise at least one regular staff position.

• Coordinate outreach to understand and address climate concerns.

• Establish and sustain ongoing opportunities for education, training, and professional development for the campus community (faculty, staff, and students).

• Provide strategic oversight of the annual Power & Privilege Symposium.

• In collaboration with the Vice President, coordinate the Posse Program.

• Aid in the implementation of initiatives related to the strategic goals of the college and division.

• Work closely with the Vice President for Inclusive Excellence to develop and implement an assessment tool to evaluate program effectiveness.

• Oversee Identity Centers and collaborate with directors to ensure the development of robust programming and the effective selection and comprehensive training of student workers.

• Develop scholarship that advances inclusive excellence at Whitman College.

• Serve as a formal liaison to Student Life.

Evolving Responsibilities

• Serve on the Inclusive Excellence Council.

• Participate in professional development conferences to enhance expertise and stay current in the field.