The Community College of Aurora, under the leadership of the sixth president of CCA, Dr. Mordecai Ian Brownlee, is establishing a new division to drive the campus-wide vision for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
The Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will work with the president, senior leaders, faculty, staff, instructors, students, and community stakeholders to increase awareness and understanding of DEI and equitable student success as an institutional imperative.
The Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a new position reporting to the Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is responsible for assisting the VP of DEI with the creation of the new Cultural Center and implementation of DEI-related programming for the Community College of Aurora community.
Through integrated delivery of DEI training, program development and DEI campus-wide initiatives, the Director of DEI plays an important role ensuring that CCA continues to recognize and value the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion throughout all levels of the institution.
Inspired by CCA’s institutional vision to “be the college where every student succeeds,” this position will lead efforts to create an environment and implement co-curricular activities for students that value their lived experiences, respects their identities and encourages their development, belonging and success.
As a member of the DEI Division, the Director of DEI will produce efforts in alignment with the DEI Mission and Vision for the institution, assist in the advancement of the Guided Pathway Model and the Achieving the Dream Principles, and support the efforts to improve recruitment, retention, persistence and completion of all students. CCA strives to advance the social and economic mobility of students.
The Director must have knowledge and expertise in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and be adept at using technology to encourage engagement of students in various modalities.
Examples Of Essential Duties:
Leadership/Supervision
Assessment & Evaluation
Programming, Training & Development
Provide oversight of Cultural Center budget, approve and track purchasing in compliance with state, federal, CCA and the Colorado Community College system purchasing rules.
Other duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Supplemental Information:
Salary Range: Anticipated starting salary range: $67,500.00- $68,000.00. This salary is determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan, including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits. Full time employees immediately upon hire earn 15 hours a month annual leave and 10 hours a month sick leave.
Deadline to Submit Application Material: An initial review of applications will begin on Monday, June 13, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.
Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to [email protected] upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at [email protected].
By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.
Application Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
Notice to all Applicants:
Colorado Residency Requirement:
Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:
You matter. You are valued. You belong. CCA is a community that is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion through Inclusive Excellence. We can only achieve this together. CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement. Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence. We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.
Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive – Together, we are CCA.
The Federal Clery Act:
(The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency’s Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.
ADAAA Accommodations:
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Robert Callaway at 303-360-4733 or [email protected] at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA):
The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at 303-360-4733 or [email protected].
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