Columbia Gorge Community College Hiring for Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at The Dalles, OR Full Time

Compensation: $60,939-$66,590 plus excellent benefits including generous employer contributions to
medical, dental and vision premiums, and participation in the Oregon PERS retirement system.

Who we
are…

Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is a rural community college, sized perfectly to be dynamic, nimble and
innovative. We serve a full-time equivalency (FTE) of approximately 850 students, with a total headcount of approximately 4,000
students. 

CGCC serves a diverse region in north-central Oregon and south-central Washington. Our main campus is within the
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in The Dalles. There is also a satellite location in Hood River, Oregon. 

CGCC strives
to create a campus climate which encourages, promotes and supports equity awareness, starts conversations, and creates a safe environment
where welcoming differences and providing equitable access for all is part of our core values.

We are in need
of… 

An individual dedicated to help build an inclusive environment that helps facilitate the growth and
engagement of the college community. The successful candidate will provide leadership in accomplishing college wide goals to promote equity,
diversity, and inclusion for students and employees. This position is tasked with developing and designing opportunities for students and
employees to effectively develop cultural competency. In addition, the successful candidate will work to connect the college to community
partners to advance campus goals in improving educational participation and completion. 

What you will
do…

• Collaboratively design and implement programs and strategic initiatives that support a campus culture that
  recognizes, understands and effectively confronts the challenges of building a community that constructively engages human diversity.
• Develop and analyze metrics and benchmarks to identify diversity, equity and inclusion needs and gaps in the classroom and campus.
• Facilitate the establishment of partnerships with educational institutions in the region to foster coordinated efforts to address
  educational equity.
• Collaborate to provide training and awareness programming to improve employee relationships and service to the
  college’s diverse student populations.

What you
bring….

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, humanities, education or other related field required or
  any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Minimum of
  four years of experience working with diversity or multicultural programs.
• Experience designing or leading equity, diversity and/or
  multicultural programs of organizations; including work with multiple populations and coalition building to promote goals.
• Experience in event and project design, coordination, implementation, and evaluation.
• Teaching and/or training experience
  desired. 
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.

What the area offers…

Columbia Gorge
Community College is located in an area of exceptional scenic beauty, recreational opportunity, and climatic diversity. The Columbia River
Gorge National Scenic Area offers spectacular waterfalls and scenic vistas, while the majestic Mt. Adams and Mt. Hood volcanoes dominate the
skyline to the north and south. 

Manufacturing, technology, and IT companies are expanding rapidly in the area, which is home to
companies such as Insitu/Boeing, Tofurky, Cardinal Glass, Sagetech, HoodTech, and Google. Much of the area is connected to agricultural
pursuits, with large acreages of wheat fields, cherry, pear, and apple orchards, and dozens of vineyards. Outdoor recreation is one of the
primary lifestyle benefits of the area, and it attracts a busy tourist industry. Portland is only an hour away, with its various urban
attractions and access to international travel.

Position information 

Studies have shown that women and
people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in
finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every one of our qualifications listed. If
you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications for this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application. 

Open until filled. An initial review of applications begins February 7, 2022.

Starting Salary Expectations

$60,939- $66,590/yr based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Please include a resume, and letter of interest with
your application materials