Fort Lewis College · 1 month ago
Vice President for Diversity Affairs and Special Advisor on Tribal Relations
Fort Lewis College, Durango Colorado
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$145K/yr - $160K/yr
3+ years expFort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier public undergraduate research institution, seeking a Vice President for Diversity Affairs and Special Advisor on Tribal Relations. This role is responsible for leading diversity efforts, advising on tribal relations, and developing strategic initiatives to support all students, faculty, and staff.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Lead campus-wide diversity and belonging efforts in alignment with the Fort Lewis College 2025–2030 Strategic Plan
Lead campus-wide efforts to advance the College’s Reconciliation plan
Provide direction and leadership for the Office of Diversity Affairs, including strategic planning, program assessment, budget management (public and private dollars), grant proposal development, donor and alumni stewardship, preparation of reports and development of publications
Supervise multiple director-level positions advancing FLC’s belonging, reconciliation, TRIO, CIRCL, and diversity programming on campus
Lead outreach efforts that promote and support FLC’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work
Guide and support the President on external relations and governmental affairs at the tribal, state, and federal level
Build relationships with diverse community partners in Southwest Colorado, with a particular focus on Tribal Nations
Collaborate with the Divisions of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Enrollment Management, and Human Resources to support the faculty and staff in meeting the needs of our diverse student body and promote student success
Contribute to creating a more inclusive environment by designing, leading, and executing initiatives that improve the overall student experience
Serve as key advisor to the President and Board of Trustees regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion
Serve as a liaison between the College and Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities (at the local, regional, and national levels)
Elevate and oversee the work of the Center for Reconciliation by implementing and overseeing programs that support FLC’s reconciliation plan
Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508
Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Education, Business, Law, Organizational Development, or related field
At least three years of leadership experience in higher education, government, or nonprofit sectors, including roles with organizational leadership, staff supervision, and strategic responsibility (director-level or equivalent)
Demonstrated track record implementing transformative initiatives in the diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging space with a focus on stakeholder collaboration and impacting student success
Experience securing outside funding to support institutional level initiatives
At least three years of supervisory experience, providing direct oversight to faculty and/or professional staff
External affairs experience, with a proven track record of navigating complex relationships with external stakeholders
Thorough understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across a wide range of identities and lived experiences, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, veteran status, religion, and culture
Understanding of issues and opportunities facing students from diverse backgrounds and identities in higher education
Ability to articulate a high-level vision for DEIB and reconciliation at Fort Lewis College and a willingness to collaborate while directly enacting meaningful initiatives
Active listener who deeply engages with all constituents
Ability to relate to and work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners to accomplish institution-wide goals
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Demonstrated experience of leading with a collaborative style focused on outcomes
Preferred
Advanced degree in Education, Business, Law, Organizational Development, or related field
Senior leadership in education, nonprofit, or corporate sectors
Demonstrated success in improving student outcomes
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Fort Lewis College
Fort Lewis College is a school in Durango.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melissa Mount
Vice President for Institutional Advancement, CEO of the Fort Lewis College Foundation
Samantha Gallagher
Chief Financial Officer
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