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Internal Recruitment

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About the Department

Essential Job Duties

• Provides strategic leadership in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• In collaboration with STEPS leadership, leads execution and implementation of the STEPS Broadening Participation plan
• RECRUITMENT
• Plans, implements, and coordinates recruitment initiatives, involving senior investigators and students in such activities on a regular basis
• Leads STEPS senior investigators and students to build relationships with student groups at their institutions that promote the academic success of individuals from underrepresented groups in STEM disciplines (e.g., African American Cultural Center at NC State, Hispanic Student Association at the University of Florida) and tracks the evolution of these relationships for reporting purposes
• Strengthens existing relationships and fosters new relationships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) who produce graduates that have skills and traits that position them as competitive STEPS applicants and tracks the evolution of these relationships for reporting purposes
• Identifies, recommends, and travels to major recruitment venues for diversity recruitment efforts, e.g. NOBCChE, NSBE, SHPE, SACNAS, and others (this will require domestic travel and occasional work outside of the normal work week) and tracks attendance and reach at these events for reporting purposes
• Acts as liaison to, and develops strong relationships with, applicants and potential applicants with relevant STEPS senior investigators
• Coordinates campus visits, including visits from minority-serving institutions and schools that have specific programs to prepare undergraduates from underrepresented groups for scientific graduate programs (e.g., McNair scholars, LSAMP funded programs, Meyerhoff scholars at UMBC, Millennium Scholars at Penn State, Carolina Science Scholars, PATHS Program at UCSD, SEED Scholars at UC Berkeley) arranging travel, accommodations, and schedules as necessary
• Collaborative with other STEPS staff, and supports the STEPS pre-baccalaureate initiatives including the development and deployment of interactive, virtual modules, development of faculty-teacher collaborations, and the creation of online resources of scientific information related to phosphorus sustainability

• Supports student engagement activities to promote inclusivity and a sense of belonging, affirmation, and well-being. Provides support and guidance to underrepresented students.
• Works with DEI offices across STEPS institutions to create and cultivate a comprehensive and ongoing supportive academic research environment for students from diverse backgrounds
• Communicates with all STEPS institutions’ offices of student disability and counseling services (or equivalent) to ensure that all necessary accommodations are made to provide equal opportunities and resources to STEPS students

• Champions the importance and value of a diverse and inclusive academic environment and develops strategies to actively engage students, faculty, and staff to further behaviors, attitudes, practices, and policies that support DEI
• Fosters a climate of equity, respect, and a sense of belonging for all by offering training opportunities in inclusive practices in teaching and mentoring as well as best practices to create inclusive learning and research environments.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

• Compiles materials and writes content for the NSF annual report and for evaluation by advisory groups including but not limited to the External Advisory Committee (EAC), the BP Advisory Group, and the BP/Research Theme Integration Task Group
• Represents the Center at external meetings including but not limited to the annual NSF Site Visit, BP Advisory Group Meetings, and External Advisory Board Meetings.

Other Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience in a role related to graduate student recruitment, graduate student mentoring, and/or supporting the diversity, inclusion, and equity (DEI) goals of an academic organization.

Other Required Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including proofreading
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as a team player

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical training or knowledge in at least one area of science relevant to STEPS, including but not limited to engineering, agriculture, and the social sciences
• In-depth understanding of local, national, and global diversity and inclusion in a public higher education setting combined with a demonstrated commitment to the principles and promotion of diversity, equity, inclusion and cultural competence.
• Awareness of and ability to leverage group dynamics to facilitate group learning and individual engagement including in a virtual environment.
• Demonstrated leadership role with subject matter expertise building equitable processes, working collaboratively with teams, and developing and maintaining relationships among members of underrepresented communities externally and internally with employees from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Valid NC Driver's License required

Commercial Driver's License required

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Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

Appointment

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?

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AA/EEO