Northern Arizona University Hiring for Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity, and Engagement at Flagstaff, AZ Full Time

Academic
Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist Northern Arizona University in its search for Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity, and
Engagement.

For best consideration, please apply by November 28th.

This is a remarkable opportunity for a
passionate and visionary leader to join Northern Arizona University (NAU) as the inaugural Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity, and
Engagement (VP IDE). Reporting directly to the President, the VP IDE is a Cabinet-level position with responsibility for advancing
university-wide inclusion, diversity, and engagement initiatives at NAU. Building off a solid foundation and university-wide culture
committed to advancing DEIJ, the VP IDE will work collaboratively with internal and external constituents to advance the critical work
aligned with the Mission-Driven and Diverse Faculty and Staff priority described in the university’s strategic plan, NAU 2025 – Elevating
Excellence with the shared goal of best serving the diverse constituencies of faculty, staff, students, and other partners that make up the
rich fabric of the university community.

The successful candidate is a critical thinker able to navigate the complex structural and
cultural environments in today’s higher education landscape. The ideal candidate is a solutions-oriented leader who takes a proactive,
collaborative approach to building an inclusive culture at all levels of the institution in support of the diverse backgrounds and lived
experiences of its community.

The components of this priority area reflect the holistic approach NAU envisions for supporting and
including all in the university experience and contributing to NAU’s elevated excellence:

• Development and evaluation of highly
  qualified, mission-driven faculty and staff with diverse academic pursuits, experiences, and talents that support, enhance, and connect with
  the diverse lived experiences of our student community.
• Support faculty and staff economic, physical, and mental well-being to
  foster a healthy and fulfilled workforce and a mission-driven workplace.
• Support a culture of shared responsibility for
  inclusion, diversity, and engagement-centered institutional practices to contribute to the NAU community’s pursuit of excellence.
• Promote student success with mission-driven faculty and staff collectively supporting the needs of all students through meaningful
  relationships and experiences, tailored support, accessible environments, and pedagogical excellence.

The VP IDE will be a key
university-wide champion for building an inclusive environment that supports the full spectrum of diversity at NAU and acknowledges and
supports the experiences of students, faculty, and staff of all racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, national origins,
disabilities, age, veteran status, religious or political beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities and expression, and lived
experiences. Through the efforts of the incumbent to coordinate, support, and lead initiatives that include all voices and backgrounds
foster an inclusive and engaged university community, NAU will strengthen its institutional culture and incorporate diversity, equity,
inclusion, and justice for all in the pursuit of excellence and the promotion of student success.

A key goal for this position will
to be leverage an energized and mobilized university community in coordinating existing groups—including the Diversity Fellows and Diversity
Commissions—as well as shaping new developments in areas like the build out of a central, university-wide Center for University Access and
Inclusion (CUAI). As the inaugural holder of this position, the VP has a unique opportunity to shape the infrastructure that will
institutionalize and sustain NAU’s goals to advance and incorporate the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its
community into its future work and institutional identity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as strategic
  advisor to the President and the President’s Cabinet on university-wide inclusion, diversity, and engagement issues and initiatives
  throughout the university;
• Lead and coordinate cross-divisional and university-wide work to create an inclusive environment for
  all members of the university and external community;
• Lead the Center for University Access and Inclusion (CUAI), including
  developing an organizational structure for the center and building its operations to serve as a central organizing hub for inclusion,
  diversity, and engagement activities across NAU;
• Advance strategic efforts aligned with NAU 2025 – Elevating Excellence and the
  university’s Diversity Strategic Plan to meet institutional goals;
• Collaborate with, convene, and coordinate existing groups
  throughout the university, including the Diversity Commissions and Diversity Fellows (whose chairs will report to the VP IDE);
• Represent NAU in both internal and external engagements, activities, and communications focused on inclusion, diversity, and engagement
  initiatives and leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years demonstrated leadership
  experience in inclusion, diversity, and engagement
  • Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with internal and external
    constituents
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A track record of leading and planning strategic initiatives

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s or terminal degree
  • 6+ years progressive leadership experience in
    inclusion, diversity, and engagement
    • Experience planning and implementing institution-wide DEIJ initiatives
    • Demonstrated
      experience in conflict management and resolution related to inclusion, diversity, and engagement issues
    • Experience performing and
      utilizing data analysis to inform decisions and programming

    About the Institution

    Founded in 1899, Northern
    Arizona University is a higher-research institution providing exceptional educational opportunities and outcomes in Arizona and beyond. NAU
    delivers a student-centered experience to its nearly 30,000 students in Flagstaff, statewide, and online through rigorous academic programs
    in a supportive, inclusive, and diverse environment. As a community-engaged engine of opportunity, NAU powers social impact and economic
    mobility for the students and communities it serves. The university’s longstanding history of educating and partnering with diverse students
    and communities throughout Arizona, including Indigenous Peoples, is enhanced by its recent designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
    (HSI). Dedicated, world-renowned faculty and staff help ensure students achieve academic excellence, experience personal growth, have
    meaningful research and experiential learning opportunities, and are positioned for personal and professional success. Located on the
    Colorado Plateau, in one of the highest-ranked college towns in the country, the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus is truly a jewel of the
    Southwest.

    Living in the Area

    With a population of 70,000, Flagstaff is perfect for those looking for a city with a
    small-town feel. Surrounded by mountains, desert, and ponderosa pine forests, Flagstaff is a gateway to the San Francisco Peaks, home to
    Arizona’s tallest mountain (Humphreys Peak). Nearby, Wupatki National Monument has Native American pueblo sites, and Walnut Canyon National
    Monument is dotted with their cliff dwellings.

    Flagstaff is close to the mountains, forests, and even gets snow during the winter
    months. For those who enjoy hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and camping, Flagstaff is an endless playground. The higher altitude and shade
    of the thick forests makes Flagstaff significantly cooler than many other Arizona cities.

    Only minutes away from a major airport
    and serving as an entry for the Grand Canyon National Park, Flagstaff enjoys a bustling downtown scene and a close-knit surrounding
    community.

    To Apply

    For best consideration, please apply by November 28th

    To be viewed by the search
    firm, you must apply directly at:
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    Please do not email
    applications.

    Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should include a cover letter and curriculum vita. Ideally
    cover letters should not exceed two pages. All applications are treated confidentially.

    Inquiries, referrals, and nominations are
    treated confidentially:

    Inquiries and questions: Please send to [email protected]
    Nominations and
    referrals: Please send to [email protected]

    Ins
    titution’s EEO Statement

    Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.
    Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career
    couples.

    EEO is the Law
    Poster and Supplements

    NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are
    encouraged to apply.

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