Smith College · 1 day ago
Vice President for Equity and Inclusion
Smith College, one of the nation’s most distinguished liberal arts colleges for women, seeks an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as its next Vice President for Equity and Inclusion (VPEI). The VPEI will lead the Office for Equity and Inclusion, providing thought leadership and support to build community on campus, while ensuring that the college's commitment to equity, belonging, and justice is fully integrated into its culture and practices.
EducationHigher EducationTraining
Responsibilities
Lead the Office for Equity and Inclusion and strategically partner with those across campus who build community at Smith
Shepherd initiatives that foster a sense of dignity, belonging, and mutual respect across campus
Nurture trust among administration, faculty, staff, and students
Broaden the college’s intersectional lens
Lead the campus in creating spaces where deep listening and respectful disagreement and dialogue strengthens community
Inspire and implement practices that cultivate a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging
Enable staff to do their best work
Qualification
Required
Proven architect and practitioner of equity work who has guided complex academic communities through periods of challenge and renewal
Vision, judgment, and leadership skills to inspire and implement practices that cultivate a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging
Strong manager and leader of teams who enables staff to do their best work
Commitment to the relevance and importance of women's education
Benefits
A competitive benefits package
Company
Smith College
Since its founding in 1871, Smith College has provided women of high ability and promise an education of uncompromising quality.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3MKey Investors
NASAAndrew W. Mellon FoundationMassachusetts Life Sciences Center
2023-06-07Grant
2020-01-14Grant· $2.5M
2017-03-16Grant· $0.5M
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