Director of Equity and Community Supports

1 month ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada The University of King's College Full time $97,758 - $107,798
Job Title:

Director of Equity and Community Supports

Job Summary:

The University of King's College is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Director of Equity and Community Supports to join our team. This is a full-time, permanent position that requires a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the coordination and integration of EDIA principles and practices throughout the university's academic, teaching, and research mission.
  • Provide inspirational and strategic leadership in the development of a transformational university culture that values, supports, and promotes equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and Indigenization.
  • Support the members of all equity-deserving groups, including those protected by human rights laws.
  • Play a leadership role in the commitment of King's to protecting all members of the King's community from racism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, antisemitism, Islamophobia, and any other form of discrimination.
  • Support the work of King's on Indigenization, recognizing its distinctness from EDIA work.
  • Provide information, take proactive measures, and be available for consultation to all members of the university community on issues concerning equity, diversity, inclusion, discrimination, and harassment.
  • Coordinate initiatives to raise awareness and educate the university community on issues related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
  • Support the establishment of EDIA plans, initiatives, and capacity within academic programs and academic support units.
  • Support the development and implementation of programs and events that celebrate diverse cultures, identities, and perspectives.
  • Support the Board of Governors in its responsibility to oversee the university's work on EDIA.
  • Represent King's in committees and forums addressing provincial or national work and collaboration on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Represent the university in local, regional, and national EDIA initiatives, conferences, and professional organizations.
  • Foster relationships with community organizations and leaders to promote EDIA in the broader community.
Requirements:
  • Master's degree required in a relevant area of study, or equivalent education and experience.
  • A minimum of 5 years of work experience in progressively senior positions addressing, leading, and advancing social/human/equity services and support, preferably in the higher education sector.
  • Experience leading and supporting large-scale challenging change initiatives, mentoring, and leading a team of professionals.
  • Experience working with members of a senior leadership team on organization-wide committees and collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience in collating and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and information to draft reports, provide briefing materials, and recommendations to a range of audiences, including senior leadership.
  • Significant experience in policy development, design, and administration.
  • An intersectional analysis and understanding of racism and other forms of institutionalized oppression.
  • Experience working with the effects of oppression on individuals and communities.
  • A demonstrated aptitude for managing diverse and sometimes conflicting responsibilities, combined with flexibility and strong conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication, advocacy, and rapport-building skills.
  • Knowledge of support systems and community resources within Halifax and surrounding areas.
  • Awareness of provincial and federal laws relating to equity.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working with African Nova Scotian or Black communities.
  • Knowledge of the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education.
How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information].



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