Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for the Diversity & Inclusion Program Development Specialist. Working in close collaboration with the University’s Diversity and Inclusion Officer, the Program Development Specialist focuses in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) research, data analysis and program development to assess and continue to guide the university’s best practices of inclusive excellence, cultural sensitivity and equity, in support of diverse faculty, students and staff. The Specialist engages with multiple university constituencies through outreach, educational efforts that include workshops and trainings to strengthen the University’s commitment to DEI, as well as its democratic, civic engagement. The Specialist also interacts with faculty and staff-affinity groups and diversity committees, as well as other community groups, to document evolving issues and longstanding needs of underrepresented groups to assess and propose actions that evolve from collective planning. Finally, the Specialist will be particularly engaged in the planning, coordinating and execution of the annual Northern Nevada Diversity Summit.

The successful candidate will have advanced computer skills; advanced project management expertise; analytical and problem-solving skills, inclusive of quantitative and qualitative inquiry; proven experience working with a broad spectrum of publics, as well as demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, in a team-oriented work-setting.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years OR Master's Degree and two (2) years of related work experience. 

Related Experience: Program development and implementation, data analysis, diversity, equity and inclusion training curricula, and research work on diversity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree and three (3) years of related experience.

Advanced research in diversity and inclusion.

Compensation Grade

B

Salary Schedules

Total Compensation

The total compensation package includes a negotiable competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, thirty (30) days of sick leave provided upon start date and two (2) days of sick leave accrued per full month after the first year of service, two (2) days of annual leave accrued each full month, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information, please visit: UNR Benefits

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.  Dual Career Assistance Program

Department Information

Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) represents the University's commitment to realize and sustain a diverse, inclusive and welcoming environment for all University community members, including students, faculty, faculty colleagues and alumni. D&I works closely with academic and administrative units to attract, advance and retain a diverse faculty to strengthen academic excellence.  For more information, please visit: https://www.unr.edu/diversity

Department Contracts

Search Chair: Eloisa Gordon-Mora, PhD, egordonmora@unr.edu

Search Coordinator: Cheyenne Magpantay, cheyennem@unr.edu 

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.

Attach the following attachments to your application

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for Three Professional References

4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.