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This opportunity:
The Department of Genetics is seeking an Academic Diversity and Inclusion Officer to serve as a subject matter expert in diversity and inclusion and to establish and maintain relationships with external university liaisons, internal Stanford stakeholders, and diverse alumni that enhance the recruitment and retention of diversity. This role will also be responsible for making recommendations and resolving first level decisions on issues regarding admission, financial aid, housing, registrar services, visa services, student life, advising, career counseling and academic services using defined policies and practices and professional knowledge. This position will provide advice to students on a range of issues to guide them in making appropriate choices and decisions.
Under funding from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) of NIH, the Genetics Department coordinates programming that increases and supports diversity. This position, leads these efforts in Genetics.
Minority Genetics students and those from diverse populations are a leadership presence in Genetics, the School of Medicine, Stanford, and the surrounding community.
GOALS of this position include:
- To recruit and enroll underrepresented minorities into PhD and postdoctoral programs in Genetics and related Biosciences programs at Stanford University
- To retain the enrollment of these underrepresented minority students
- To prepare underrepresented minority students for success beyond the doctorate
Duties include:
- Develop recommendations and collaborate with staff, faculty and other offices to resolve programmatic issues within the school and across functional units, (such as strategizing to ensure optimal enrollment).
- Provide advice to students on a range of issues, including, but not limited to, academic progress, academic program policies, career plans, accessibility, community standards, etc., to guide them in making appropriate choices and decisions.
- Apprise students of research, fellowship and scholarship opportunities. Participate in related student recruitment and selection.
- Provide first line response to identify students in crisis and refer to appropriate resources, as needed.
- Collect and analyze data from multiple sources including student feedback, surveys, trend reports, and data analytics. Prepare and summarize reports and make recommendations to enhance offerings, such as programs and courses and to influence current processes and policies.
- Develop, analyze, influence and review, policies, processes and programs by incorporating feedback and trend data learned from first-line interactions with students. Advise manager and team on policy updates and provide recommendation for implementation of changes.
- Identify trends, perform needs analysis, and participate in the implementation and testing of new technology.
- May develop marketing materials and strategies for program activities and outreach functions. Assist in planning and developing webinars, education fairs and other external functions.
- May provide oversight with the administration of financial processes such as financial reimbursements, data entry, reviewing terms and conditions regarding contracts, understanding vendor requirements, and following up and resolving issues.
- Write and edit content for proposals, research grants, peer-reviewed publications, and other program activities
- May train and supervise other staff, volunteers, student and temporary workers.
- - Other duties may also be assigned.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree preferred
- Work experience in the areas of Genetics, Genomics, the Biosciences, and/or higher education administration/counseling.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Basic analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Customer service skills.
- Relevant computer systems/technology experience.
- Understanding of financial transactions.
- Ability to learn compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
None.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Frequently sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.
- Occasionally stand, walk, twist, use fine manipulation, grasp, use a telephone, write by hand, sort and file paperwork, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
- - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
WORK STANDARDS (from JDL):
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
As an organization that receives federal funding, Stanford University has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that will apply to all university employees, including those working remotely in the United States and applicable subcontractors. To learn more about COVID policies and guidelines for Stanford University Staff, please visit https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/working-stanford/covid-19/interim-policies/covid-19-surveillance-testing-policy.