Review NVU policies and procedures with a DEI lens; recommend changes to enhance DEI efforts. Collaborate with all sectors of the University to assist with DEI efforts, in particular, Athletics, Student Life, Human Resources and the Center for Teaching & Learning. Work closely with the NVU Learning Working Communities coordinator, NVU campus Diversity, Equity and Inclusion groups to build partnerships in the community that are built on equitable collaboration and exchange of resources; Working closely with NVU DEI organizations to support and coordinate the ongoing work of the Campus Diversity Task Force working groups including implementing the NVU Inclusion Accountability Protocol, continued assessment of campus climate, implementing equity education for students and faculty/staff, and implementing diverse hiring practices and procedures. Communicating progress, opportunities, and challenges with the Executive Team, Board of Trustees, Office of the Chancellor, and members of the legislature; Work closely with HR on policies and procedures to retain and promote faculty and staff with underrepresented identities; Work with administrators to allocate and manage funding to prioritize and support ongoing DEI initiatives. Collaborate with existing DEI/Social Justice groups within NVU and across the VSC. Collaborate with Title III efforts related to DEI. Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Research & Advising Resources to monitor and analyze data relevant to DEI. Collaborate with Academic Support staff in their work with students of under-represented groups Update and maintain NVU’s DEI/Social Justice website; maintain & enhance NVU’s existing DEI/Social Justice social media sites. Coordinate with Communications & Marketing to promote DEI programming open to the public. Sports Information

Compose press releases and summaries about Northern Vermont University-Johnson athletics teams, coaches, and student-athletes for web site and distribution to the NVU-Johnson community, social and local media. Promotion of NVU-Johnson student athlete success. Coordinate all sports photography and the creation of athletic recruitment material with the Director of University Communications. Serve as liaison between Northern Vermont University-Johnson athletics and local newspapers, television, podcasts and radio stations. Provide publicity and statistical data for all Northern Vermont University-Johnson varsity programs. Maintain and enhance the Northern Vermont University-Johnson athletics web site. Compile and update archived data (statistics, news clippings, photos, etc.) for all athletic teams. Oversee in-game statisticians and event management at all Northern Vermont University-Johnson home athletic contests. Submit statistical information to NCAA and NAC offices on a weekly basis. Work with coaches to develop conference and non-conference game schedules. Coordinate officials for all home contests.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/PR, Business or other related field.  Master’s degree preferred.  Previous experience in DEI work required.  Experience in collegiate sports information and communications.

• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Highly motivated and organized.
• Knowledge of DEI, preferably in a university setting; strong foundation in social justice.
• Occasional nights and weekends may be required.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and projects in order to complete all duties efficiently and on time.  
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations.
• Strong computer skills and competency in College Athletic statistical software