POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
EXTENDED TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Assistant Director
Assistant Director, Diversity Programs
Exempt
CATEGORY:
Professional
GRADE:
E
JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant Director of Diversity Programs will assists the Director in supporting the
College’s district-wide advancement and commitment to diversity, inclusion and multicultural awareness
among employees and students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
1.
Assist in the development of program strategies, including goals and programs,
designed to increase and support workplace and campus diversity and inclusion.
Act as an advisor to employees on diversity issues to build and maintain a diverse
student body and workforce and provide assistance and support to the College’s
commitment to diversity.
25%
2.
Assist and monitor the strategic planning and operational management of the
department. Recommend, and implement departmental budget. Provide personnel
management and direction to include orientation, training, performance appraisal,
coaching and professional development.
20%
3.
Update the department website content based on program activities. Identify,
create and implement new and/or update existing web solutions such as,
interactive web pages.
20%
4.
Assist in coaching managers/supervisors on effective methods to ensure the
development and maintenance of a work environment that fosters sensitivity and
respect for people of diverse backgrounds, cultures and disabilities.
15%
5.
Develop, coordinate, and conduct district-wide educational training programs and
online presentations for administrative, professional, classified and faculty staff.
Represent and perform job duties on behalf of Director in his/her absence.
10%
6.
Engage in projects within the organization to support the coordination and
implementation of the diversity strategy throughout the organization. Act as a
district-wide resource on diversity issues.
5%
7.
Perform other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director, Diversity Programs
Effective: 09/01/13
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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree.
EXPERIENCE: Seven (7) years directly related experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
Time management, detail oriented and the ability to complete multiple projects
within very tight deadlines;
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Knowledge of problem-solving techniques for identifying problems and determining
the most appropriate course of action for their resolution;
Experience with multimedia technologies for the web and knowledge of emerging
trends in web design, functionality, usability and accessibility;
2.
Equipment Used: Personal computer and other equipment associated with a general office
environment.
3.
Software Used: A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and web language
(SharePoint 2007, and Adobe Suite technologies such as Flash, Acrobat Pro, etc.).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to
feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The
employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are
important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior;
and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
Effective: 09/01/13
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POSITION TITLE:
Assistant Director, Diversity Programs
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Effective: 09/01/13
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Effective: 09/01/13
Date
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