Item 3.M-June 14, 2013
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Position #(s): 17727 Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Reginald Stewart
Current Title: Director, Diversity Initiatives
(JCC:67116;E)
Department: President’s Office
Current Range:
College/Division:
5
President’s Office
Account #(s): 1101-105-2001; 1101-101-0201
Action Proposed: ( check all that apply )
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
(X) Title Change, Proposed Title: Chief Diversity Officer
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range to Range
( ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Range:
JCC (Current or new HR assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
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Director/Chair/Dean Marc Johnson, President
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Stacy Burton
Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs
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Action Approved by the Provost/President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Pos #(s): 17727 JCC: 67114
Approved Title: Chief Diversity Officer
Range: 5 EEO: 6/1/2013
Employee signs on “final” stamped approved PDQ and sends to HR for personnel file.
Employee Signature:_______________________________________________ __________________
Printed Name: ____________________________________________________
Date
Rev: 10/1/2012

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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is used for advertisement of the position.)
The Chief Diversity Officer develops and implements a variety of positive, proactive initiatives that advance a strategic and integrated approach to diversity in all aspects of university life. The individual advises the President and institutional leadership team on policies, procedures and practices that create a diverse and inclusive university. The position develops and oversees initiatives designed to enhance the campus environment, especially for underrepresented populations, by serving as a liaison to appropriate committees and constituents and by developing partnerships to promote and advance a campus culture that values diversity and inclusiveness. The position reports to the
President of the University of Nevada, Reno (University).
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage first with heading and then bulleted information).
50% - Diversity Program Management
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Lead in the development and implementation of strategic plans, policies, proposals, programs, and operating procedures that impact diversity and inclusion
 Serve on the President’s Council to provide insight, frame issues and provide a perspective on how diversity and inclusion may be a consideration in matters coming before the Council
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Provide strategic, integrated program direction and consultation to senior administration on major institutional issues regarding diversity initiatives
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Provide overall coordination and direction to University programs related to diversity
 Direct the activities of the University’s diversity and climate enhancement efforts
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Co-c hair the University’s Intercultural Council comprising representatives from the institution’s various committees and task forces
20% - Communication
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Communicate program information to faculty, staff and students and create visibility for the university’s diversity efforts
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Seek input from faculty, staff and students through discussions and other forums
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Initiate programs, workshops, and educational strategies to increase knowledge and skills regarding diversity and to foster professional development opportunities, better institutional awareness of, and commitment to, student, faculty, and staff diversity goals
 Represent the University externally on diversity issues and serve as the institution’s representative to the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Equity, Diversity and
Inclusion Council
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Coordinate activities among on-campus units, commissions, committees and task forces
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Develop strategic external partnerships, alliances and collaborations and represent the
University through networking and collaboration
20% - Research and Analysis
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Develop and contribute to studies and surveys of institutional needs and trends in areas related to student, faculty, and staff diversity; disseminate findings to inform the President,
President’s Council, Academic Leadership Council and campus of efforts to diversify the campus

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Work collaboratively with Human Resources, Office of Prospective Students, Center for
Student Cultural Diversity and other relevant departments to create best practices, programs and policies to increase diversity and inclusiveness
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Conduct needs analysis to identify opportunities to enhance the climate for diversity and inclusion
10% - Assessment and Reporting
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Monitor and evaluate programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effect change required for improvement
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Prepare reports as needed summarizing and evaluating the status of diversity goals at the
University
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Work with schools, colleges and programs to provide data and information to accrediting agencies
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom
Creating and enhancing an environment where diversity thrives is the responsibility of all university employees, students and the community. The Chief Diversity Officer serves as a focal person around which ideas and actions coalesce and are communicated. The Chief Diversity Officer takes initiative to research, identify and put forward ideas to the P resident, President’s Council and Academic
Leadership Council. The incumbent has the freedom to implement approved initiatives and evaluate the efficacy of these initiatives.
Impact
One of the tenets of the University Mission Statement is “Respects and seeks to reflect the gender, ethnic, cultural, and ability/disability diversity of the citizens of Nevada in its academic and support programs, and in the composition of its faculty, administration, staff, and student body.
” The Chief
Diversity Officer supports this mission in their day-to-day duties and if successful, moves the university forward by recruiting and retaining a more diverse community of students, faculty and staff.
If unsuccessful, the university may fail to realize its goal of providing a diverse environment that better prepares graduates for participation in an increasingly diverse society. Student and faculty retention rates may suffer, and placement rates and job success of graduates may be negatively affected.
Additionally, accrediting efforts of individual colleges, schools and programs may fail to meet standards in the area of diversity.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
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Higher education organizational structures, operations and policies
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Issues faced by underrepresented populations
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Solutions and best practices to create a climate of inclusion
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Understanding of cultural issues relevant to a diverse community
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Federal, state and system regulations and policies governing equal opportunity
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Cultural and political awareness

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Skills:
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Proficiency in use of a personal computer and current software applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and email)
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Strong interpersonal communication and group presentation
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Organizing, planning and program evaluation
Ability to:
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Work and interact with a diverse population and constituent base including students, staff, faculty and the general public with sensitivity to cultural and gender differences
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Maintain confidentiality
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Maintain professional business and work ethics and standards
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Motivate others toward a common goal
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Implement policies and procedures the promote diversity and inclusion
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve problems, to negotiate.
Internal Reason for Contact
Faculty, Staff, Students,
Committees and Task Forces
Executive Leadership
To seek input and communicate initiatives: To engage them in achieving the goals of the stated initiatives
To provide strategic input and report on the effectiveness of initiatives
External
Schools and Organizations
Reason for Contact
To network, collaborate and represent the University
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent. a. Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Master’s Degree or Doctorate Degree from a regionally accredited institution
b. Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required education necessary for a person entering this position.
Master’s Degree and four years, or Doctorate and two years, to include at least two years of managing/coordinating diversity related activities, teaching diversity concepts or advocating for diversity within an organization
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None c. Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None