The Director of the Diversity Fellowship Program reports to the Associate Provost for Campus Equity and Inclusion, and is responsible for the implementation, strategic planning, vision and evaluation of the newly formed Diversity Fellowship program (see description below). This position will support the development and expansion of the Diversity Fellowship program and will work on recruitment, retention, development, and support of the fellows. The Director will work with stakeholders across the University to coordinate professional development initiatives and minimize duplication of efforts, as well as identify fellows’ skill needs.
The position requires strong teaching and facilitation skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across many diverse disciplines and backgrounds. The Director will lead efforts within Drake to create and institutionalize programs, resources, and practices throughout the University that support the scholarly and career development of the fellows from groups that historically have been underrepresented in American institutions of higher education.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Serves as an advocate for fellows across the university; liaisons with faculty and administration regarding fellows concerns and issues.
2. In coordination with university administration, faculty and fellows, drafts, implements and communicates fellowship policies.
3. Develops workshops, curriculum and programming to support fellows in achieving their career goals and possible retention as tenure track faculty at Drake university.
4. Plans and coordinates social events to connect fellows and enhance their experience.
5. Develops informational publications, brochures and website content for the program.
6. Collaborates with Human Resources, academic departments to recruit fellows.
7. Collaborates with Human Resources, academic departments and schools to ensure fellowship appointments are in accordance with the fellowship Policy and the policy is communicated to all fellows, mentors and administrators.
8. In coordination with Human Resources, develops offers and annual evaluation letters for fellows to ensure compliance with University and Federal policies
9. Develops and manages a budget for the Diversity Fellowship programs.
10. In coordination with Human Resources and other relevant stakeholders, develop and maintain a database of fellows and outcomes.
11. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum requirements:
Tenured professorship.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in administration or project management
• Strong interpersonal, creative problem solving and persuasive communication skills
• Ability to determine priorities and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Capacity to manage website and database development projects
• Able to work independently
• Adept at collaborating with cross functional teams; prowess to balance conflicting priorities and agendas.
• Willing to roll up sleeves and be hands on in the details to get things done
• Knowledge about the challenges that underrepresented faculty face
• Willing to expand knowledge about systemic barriers to success in university environment.
Compensation: The Director will receive a course release or monetary stipend for serving as the director.
Deadline and Process: Applicants must apply by Oct. 19 by submitting a CV and cover letter to Drinda Williams. The successful applicant will begin their role as director in January of 2019.
Diversity Fellowship Program Description
Drake University is offering three interdisciplinary fellowships that will significantly contribute to the diversity of our community. Drake broadly defines diversity to include race, ethnicity, gender, military veteran, socioeconomic status, disability, or LGBT status. Fellows will teach two courses each semester, advance their scholarly or creative work, and participate in the academic and intellectual communities of the units with which they are affiliated and across Drake University.
Fellows receive an annual stipend of $40,000, a $2,000 annual research/travel allowance, and a $1,000 one-time moving allowance. The fellowship is a one-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal for up to three years. Successful participation in the program may lead to a tenure-track appointment at Drake. Credit toward tenure may be granted for teaching, scholarship, creative work, and service conducted by the fellows during their appointment.
Candidates with a master’s degree, doctoral candidates or ABDs, and those who have received their J.D. or Ph.D., are eligible to apply for the fellowship program. Drake will offer tuition assistance to help a fellow obtain a terminal degree in their field if needed.
Drinda Williams, Office of the Provost
