The Office for Equity and Diversity (OED) is launching a national search to hire an Associate Vice President for Institutional Engagement and Education Justice. Karen Diver, senior advisor to the President for Native American Affairs, is the chair of the search committee. OED is working with a national search firm, Isaacson Miller, to assist in the recruitment and screening of candidates.
Position Overview
In this newly reimagined role, the Associate Vice President for Institutional Engagement and Education Justice will play a pivotal role in implementing impactful education and training programs, and partnering across the University of Minnesota system to increase the sense of belonging and inclusion for all. In doing so, the ideal candidate will be a trusted partner in creating and maintaining an equitable and inclusive environment for the university community.
Reporting to the Vice President for Equity and Diversity (VPE&D) and collaborating with other senior academic and administrative leaders, the Associate Vice President for Institutional Engagement and Education Justice (AVP) will assist in the development and implementation of diversity, inclusion, justice, and equity initiatives that are in alignment with the University’s strategic plan. This work will be carried out by the Office for Equity and Diversity (OED) and led by the VPE&D, reaffirming and nurturing a community and campus climate that values the “collective voice.” The University of Minnesota understands that these efforts must extend beyond the walls of the institution and into the community that continues to hold the University as a leader around issues of diversity, inclusion, justice, and equity. Read the complete job description.
Application and Nomination Information
Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest and a current resume or curriculum vitae to be considered for the position.
Search Committee Members
- Karen Diver, Senior Advisor-Native American Affairs, Office of the President; Chair of Search Committee
- Delina Brown-Jackson, Graduate Student, College of Education and Human Development
- Kelly Collins, Director of Education, Office for Equity and Diversity
- Javier Gutierrez, Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Success, Engagement and Equity, UM-Rochester
- Alejandra Peña Gutiérrez, Director, Weisman Art Museum
- Megan Sweet, Senior Assistant to the President, Office of the President
- Maggie Towle, Sr. Associate Vice President, Office for Student Affairs
- Niko Vasilopoulos, Undergraduate Student, Carlson School of Management, Student Representative to the Board of Regents