Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Advisor

1 month ago

Montréal, Canada McGill University Full time

Please refer to the

job aid for instructions on how to apply.

Faculty/Unit: School of Continuing Studies, Dean's Office

Duration: Two (2) years

Position Summary:
The McGill School of Continuing Studies is one of the fastest growing and most successful continuing education institutions in Canada. The School serves a diverse learner population comprised of local, national, and international students from pre-collegiate to post-retirement age. It offers a combined total of 90+ credit and non-credit programs and courses at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels, of varying duration, and delivered through a variety of formats. Particular emphasis is placed on serving the learning needs of First Nations, global communities, and non-traditional adult learners. McGill University and the School of Continuing Studies have made an active commitment to ensuring an equitable, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment for all members of our community, one that advances anti-racist policies and practices. These strategic goals complement an earlier, ongoing strategy for embedding Indigeneity in the life and activities of the University while seeking to enhance the presence and success of Indigenous students, faculty, and staff at McGill.

The School of Continuing Studies is seeking an experienced individual to champion our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) and Anti-Black Racism (ABR) strategic agendas. Reporting to the Dean or their delegate, the EDI Advisor supports the conceptualization, implementation, and assessment of the School’s EDI/ABR strategy. The EDI Advisor will join SCS in elevating awareness and understanding of EDI principles and values, and ensuring that they are fully integrated into the School’s teaching, learning, and working environments.
- Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, to implement and communicate data-driven SCS EDI/ABR strategy and initiatives.-
- Provide expert advice to senior leadership on the development of EDI and ABR-related activities for academic and administrative staff.-
- Create EDI-related policies and procedures in collaboration with the School’s leadership and relevant stakeholders. Formulate recommendations as appropriate, for example, to address anti-Black racism.-
- Gather and communicate relevant data to guide such policies and procedures, as appropriate, through surveys, research, and dissemination of relevant information from other sources at McGill and beyond.-
- Share expertise on EDI issues with faculty, staff, and students.-
- Advise on the development of recruitment, hiring, and related HR strategies to attract and retain administrative employees from diverse backgrounds.-
- Work with the Associate Dean, Academic and Faculty Affairs, on faculty recruitment and retention strategies. Identify areas where there are opportunities to build and strengthen the EDI profile of the Faculty through the use of surveys, focus groups, and data-driven best practices in the field.-
- In collaboration with the Director of Strategic Communications, advise on the development and implementation of an EDI/ABR communications strategic plan.-
- In consultation/collaboration with the University’s Equity Office, Teaching and Learning Services unit, and other relevant units, develop, organize, and deliver training sessions on diversity and inclusion for all School members, including student groups, teaching staff (both faculty and sessional course lecturers), and administrative staff.-
- Create and build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including alumni, donors, and the community at large, to support the School’s EDI and ABR agenda. Foster and manage relationships with other stakeholders within the School and at the University level.-
- Assist the School’s leadership team in identifying and securing grant and other external funding for sustaining EDI/ABR initiatives.-
- Provide support to the School’s EDI working group and/or successor committees/groups within the School.-
- Manage the EDI/ABR budget, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and monitor funding sources.-
- Track and report on EDI/ABR activities across the School and on compliance with directives related to recruitment, training, and other actions, such as survey results and focus group outcomes.-
- Represent the Faculty at relevant internal and external meetings.Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities- Experience in project management, change management, and strategic communication.-
- Proven ability to serve as an internal resource and to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.-
- Appreciates solving puzzles and finding creative solutions.-
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and an ability to collaborate across multiple organizational levels from senior leadership to junior colleagues.-
- Excellent time-management skills; ability to motivate others.-
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