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Otterbein University is looking for a Chief Integration Officer. The Chief Inclusion Officer is a senior leadership position that will be pivotal to Otterbein University’s ability to 1) coordinate efforts to ensure we welcome and educate a diverse student body from an inclusive perspective and 2) lead in the Central Ohio community as we seek to maximize the potential of every individual, employer and community partner.

The person must strongly believe in Otterbein’s commitment to truly welcoming all individuals regardless of background, race, gender identity, sexuality, veteran status, ethnicity, political beliefs, etc. We strive to be a model community that engages thoughtfully with a broad range of perspectives, grounded in the belief that embracing diverse ideas advances our mission and enriches our shared learning environment.

This position is located in the university’s highest administrative team, the Office of the President. It is designed to coordinate the many good things already happening across the university rather than leading a large staff who will take these responsibilities away from others. The Chief Inclusion Officer will collaboratively develop and facilitate implementation of the inclusion plan for the entire organization, including every office and function – from how we support students to how we hire staff.

This is a full-time exempt position working 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. This position reports to the Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives.

Otterbein offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Tuition benefit for employee, spouse, or domestic partner and dependents
• Get 4 weeks paid leave
• Collect 10 days of paid sick time
• 12 paid vacation plus additional days
• Medical, dental and vision insurance for you, your dependents or your domestic partner
• life insurance
• Defined contribution retirement plan
• And much more

Job responsibilities

Internal leadership:

• Lead Otterbein in implementing strategic initiatives, including creating an inclusive culture that attracts and retains a truly diverse workforce and student body. Collaborates with others on multi-year plans for this purpose, including clear metrics, goals and accountability measures.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and academic leaders to ensure that the curriculum allows students to encounter and consider different cultures and perspectives.
• Work with Student Affairs and the Office of Social Equity and Advocacy to identify and respond to student needs and concerns about campus inclusivity.
• Work with Human Resources and search committees to support Otterbein’s efforts to recruit faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of our student body and to retain those who work to improve our culture of welcome and discovery.
• Collaborate to develop a strategic plan for belonging and inclusion, and maximize collaboration across the organization toward shared goals and metrics.
• Chairing the university’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and using it as a tool to encourage compatibility with the plans and values ​​it adopts.
• Provide leadership and coordination for the Campus Center for Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation.

External leadership:

• Identify and connect with employers eager to recruit, develop and retain their inclusive workforce, creating opportunities for Otterbein students and increasing revenue as Otterbein supports building corporate culture through training, assessments and other resources.
• Identify and connect with school districts and nonprofits working with youth to develop enrollment pipelines that expand access to Otterbein, in collaboration with the Enrollment Management Department.

In partnership with the Foundation for Institutional Advancement, work with Otterbein alumni interested in supporting the inclusion of our campuses, including alumni who may not have felt fully welcomed during their time on campus. Use this network to mentor students, get involved on campus, and fundraise.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

education: Bachelor’s degree in Cultural Studies, Sociology, Legal Studies, Psychology or related fields. A master’s degree in a related field is preferred but relevant experience such as campus-wide diversity leadership may substitute for a master’s degree.

expertise: At least 7 years of experience in higher education, including at least 5 years of experience working on initiatives designed to advance organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and identify, evaluate, and present data for decision making; Experience in leadership positions in higher education that involve interaction with multiple divisions and divisions is strongly preferred.

Certificates, licenses and registrations: Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and be able to obtain and maintain Otterbein University Certified Driver status.

Language skills: Must demonstrate oral and written communication skills at a professional level including grammar.

Sports skills: Must be competent in general mathematics.

Ability to think: Must possess the ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with diverse departments; Must have excellent attention to detail; Must be a team player and interact collaboratively with co-workers and other constituencies; Must be able to handle multiple projects independently; Must be able to analyze complex requests and requirements and provide effective recommendations and proposed solutions.

Physical requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, sit, reach, and use repetitive motions of the hands and wrists. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally push and/or pull up to 20 pounds. This position requires close vision. Must be able to meet regular and expected attendance standards.

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supplementary information

This description is intended to indicate the types of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required for positions for which this title will be awarded and should not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. It is not intended to limit or modify in any way the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and monitor the work of employees under supervision. A particular expression or illustration may not be used to describe assignments to the exclusion of other assignments not listed that are of a similar level of difficulty.

Otterbein University is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Otterbein University is committed to providing a welcoming environment free of unlawful discrimination. To this end, the University prohibits any form of discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, religion, creed, marital status, partnership status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status in its programs and activities. However, the University’s commitment to a non-discriminatory environment is not intended to unduly detract from its commitment to academic freedom, freedom of expression, or its educational mission.