Interim   Associate   Provost   for   Diversity
Kansas   State   University   invites   applications   and   nominations   from   current   K ‐ State   employees   for   the   position   of   Interim   Associate   Provost   for   Diversity.
Reporting   to   the   Provost   and   Senior   Vice   President,   the   interim   Associate   Provost   leads   and   coordinates   strategic   relationships   and   initiatives   that   advance
the   university’s   goals   for   multicultural   diversity.
The   interim   Associate   Provost   serves   as   a   university   advocate   promoting   enhanced   racial   and   cultural   diversity   and   an   inclusive   campus   climate   that   fosters   academic   excellence   and   understanding   among   diverse   groups.
The   interim   Associate   Provost   also   directs   the   operations   of   the   Office   of   Diversity.
Additional   information   about   the   activities   supported   by   the   Office   of   Diversity   can   be   found   at
http://www.k
‐ state.edu/diversity/ .
The   interim   Associate   Provost   serves   as   a   member   of   the   Provost’s
Executive   Team   and   the   President’s   Advisory   Council.
Major   Duties
Diversity   Leadership   and   Program   Coordination   and   Management
1.
Provides   leadership   and   coordination   to   advance   multicultural   diversity   goals   for   Kansas   State
University,   including   goals   and   outcomes   defined   in   the   K ‐ State   2025   Visionary   Plan   and   related   strategic   plans.
2.
Works   collaboratively   with   the   university   leadership,   diversity   point   people,   and   the   broader   university   community   to   shape,   develop,   implement,   and   evaluate   multicultural   diversity   programs,   particularly   in   the   areas   of   academic   excellence,   student   success,   and   fostering   an   inclusive   campus   climate.
3.
Oversees   the   operations   of   the   Office   of   Diversity   with   responsibility   for   staffing,   fiscal   management,   and   program   planning   and   implementation.
4.
Be   a   strong   advocate   for   multicultural   students,   faculty,   and   staff   and   advance   the   university   as   a   leader   and   model   for   diversity   in   higher   education.
5.
Coordinates   a   wide   variety   of   diversity   programming   at   the   university   and   community   level   addressing   all   dimensions   of   diversity.
6.
Serves   as   chair   of   the   President’s   Commission   on   Multicultural   Affairs.
Student   Support
1.
Provides   leadership   and   support   working   with   multicultural   student   organizations.
2.
Leads,   develops   and   coordinates   student   success   and   advising   initiatives   and   programs   for   multicultural   students   to   promote   retention,   graduation   rates,   academic   excellence,   and   provide   support   throughout   their   academic   career   through   graduation.
3.
Serves   as   a   key   liaison   between   the   academic   community   and   student   life   on   multicultural   diversity   issues   and   efforts.
Communication   and   Reporting
1.
Coordinates   university ‐ wide   reporting   on   the   status   of   diversity   at   Kansas   State   University,   reporting   progress   on   the   university   multicultural   diversity   goals   and   outcomes.
2.
Coordinates   the   dissemination   of   information   related   to   multicultural   affairs   at   K ‐ State   to   administration,   faculty,   staff,   students,   and   the   public.
3.
Acts   as   “spokesperson”   for   K ‐ State   multicultural   diversity   initiatives.

Philanthropy,   Fundraising,   and   Engagement
1.
Collaborates   with   the   KSU   Foundation,   other   university   leaders,   and   a   variety   of   constituencies   to   identify,   seek,   and   secure   grant   funding,   corporate   partnerships,   and   other   fundraising   opportunities   to   further   advance   university   diversity   initiatives,   and   manages   programmatic   initiatives   that   derive   from   these   efforts.
2.
Maintains   strategic   relationships   with   the   community,   alumni,   corporate   donors,   benefactors,   industry,   regional   and   national   organizations   and   more   focused   on   diversity   and   multicultural   affairs.
Required   Qualifications
The   successful   candidate   must   have   a   Master’s   degree   from   an   accredited   institution   and   three   years   of   experience   in   higher   education   setting   designing,   coordinating   or   implementing   innovative   and   effective   diversity   programs   or   initiatives   to   promote   student   learning,   retention,   and   success.
The   successful
candidate   must   also   hold   the   following   qualifications.

Success   as   a   collaborator   and   relationship   builder,   demonstrating   strong   interpersonal   skills,   and   the   ability   to   build   coalitions   and   collaborative   relationships   with   a   broad   range   of   diverse   individuals   and   groups.
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A   high   level   of   cultural   sensitivity   and   proven   ability   to   foster   diversity   and   teamwork   to   create   collaborative   relationships   across   culturally   diverse   groups.
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Demonstrated   ability   to   apply   knowledge   of   best   practices   in   areas   such   as   multicultural   student   retention,   academic   advising,   and   fostering   a   university   environment   that   values   diversity   and   inclusion.
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Commitment   to   and   successful   programmatic   experience   with   programs   or   projects   to   support
multicultural   students   as   well   as   faculty   and   staff.
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Demonstrated   administrative   skills,   including   planning,   financial   management,   and   personnel   management.
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Excellent   written   and   oral   communication   skills.
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Demonstrated   ability   to   exercise   sound   judgment,   tact,   and   discretion   and   maintain   integrity   with   sensitive   and   confidential   information.
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Demonstrated   skills   in   the   areas   of   cross ‐ cultural   communication   and   conflict   resolution.
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Knowledge   of   laws   and   regulations   related   to   affirmative   action,   equal   opportunity,   and   discrimination.
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Familiarity   and   experience   with   Kansas   State   University   and   how   it   functions   as   an   institution.
Preferred   Qualifications
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Experience   in   development   and   fundraising   through   philanthropy   or   extramural   grants   and   related   project   administration.
It   is   expected   that   the   successful   candidate   will   begin   the   position   on   January   3,   2016.
Application   for   the   position   of   or   appointment   as   interim   Associate   Provost   for   Diversity   will   not   preclude   an   individual   from   consideration   for   the   permanent   position.
A   national   search   for   a   permanent   position   will   be
undertaken   in   the   spring   of   2016.

Application   Process
The   Interim   Associate   Provost   for   Diversity   Search   Committee   invites   nominations   or   applications   (letter   of   interest,   curriculum   vitae,   and   contact   information   from   at   least   three   references)   to   be   submitted   as   soon   as   possible.
This   interim   position   is   an   internal   search   open   to   current   employees   of   Kansas   State
University.
The   application   deadline   is   November   30,   2015   with   interviews   to   take   place   in   December
prior   to   winter   break.
Questions   about   the   search   should   be   directed   to   the   committee   chair,   Lori   Goetsch,   Dean,   K ‐ State
Libraries,   785 ‐ 532 ‐ 7492,   lgoetsch@ksu.edu
.
Nominations   and   applications   should   be   directed   to   Craig   Bourne,   Office   of   the   Provost,   785 ‐ 532 ‐ 6224,   cbourne@ksu.edu
.
Kansas   State   University   is   an   Equal   Opportunity   Employer   of   individuals   with   disabilities   and   protected   veterans   and   actively   seeks   diversity   among   its   employees.
Background   check   required.