Equity Specialist

1 week ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full time

Overview

Reporting to the Director of Equity, the Equity Specialist is a member of the Equity Office responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring equity initiatives. The Specialist provides campus members support and guidance on navigating University procedures. The Specialist manages initiatives in line with the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism's strategic plan; builds strong partnerships with students, staff and faculty; researches best practices to support developing and implementing initiatives to meet the needs of campus community members.

Responsibilities

Strategic Development of Equity Initiatives

Manages projects, information and logistics of project deliverables Implements and monitors equity related initiatives assigned by the Director of Equity Prepares communications for key stakeholders Maintains detailed documentation according to program requirements Evaluates initiatives and prepares reports to track progress Prepares necessary resources and tools, based on relevant legislation and best practices, to support the successful implementation of assigned equity initiatives

Collaboration and Engagement

Consults, advises, and guides campus members on equity and escalates sensitive issues to the Director of Equity as needed Collaborates with stakeholders to build equity capacity Liaises with departments and groups in the university community on equity related topics Builds relationships with student groups, staff and faculty, facilitates input on key equity initiatives Sits on campus committees where appropriate

Equity Response and Support

Responds to individual disclosures of equity related concerns from staff and faculty (. racism, transphobia, homophobia, ableism) by providing support and referrals based on individual needs Utilizes anti-oppressive and trauma-informed approaches to support campus stakeholders who often present in distress Maintains an understanding of the legal and reporting requirements in order to provide accurate advice, support and resources Advocates on behalf of marginalized campus members where appropriate Collaborates with internal support units and external organizations to meet needs of diverse members of the campus community Remains current with pertinent ethical requirements and research relevant to responding to equity concerns Engages in case management when required, particularly with cases presenting with more complex needs

Research and Analysis

Works with the Director to identify equity issues and conducts related research (. literature reviews, needs assessments, data collection and analysis) Prepares research reports on equity matters Prepares communication materials pertaining to strategic priorities Consults with students, staff and faculty to prepare educational and training resource materials

Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent education and experience. Lived expertise and institutional/systemic knowledge of equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism a minimum of 3 years' experience:demonstrated experience successfully implementing equity initiativesdemonstrated experience in applying equity frameworks to projectsproject management experience; demonstrated understanding of human rights, equity issues and anti-oppressive frameworksability to interpret and communicate human rights and equity conceptsproven ability to align work priorities and realize strategic goals Knowledge and expertise in disability justice and/or trans inclusion is an asset Experience working in a post-secondary environment is an asset Demonstrated knowledge the concepts of equity, human rights, inclusion, diversity, disability justice, de-colonization and anti-oppressive frameworks Working knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and other relevant legislation. Can apply knowledge to equity projects/plans Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral for the preparation of reports and making presentations Good facilitation skills to lead groups to productive outcomes Excellent organizational and project management skills Ability to work on confidential and sensitive matters with tact and discretion Ability to manage challenging conversations with stakeholders Ability to work well independently or in a team setting, with diverse individuals

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