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	NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
	HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES
	POSITION CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Position Classification Title:	Chf Equity,Inclusion & Div Ofc
Position Classification Code:	A1012
Job Family:	Chief Academic Officers and Deans
Pay Level:	14
Exempt Status:	Exempt
This description is intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. It is not intended to be a complete list of specific duties of any particular position. Duties, responsibilities and bargaining unit eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Purpose of Classification:
The Vice President of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity (VPEID) will provide visionary leadership with extensive operational expertise and an ability to facilitate the adoption of best practices across the university and system. To that end, the VPEID will be expected to have program-building and administrative experience in an academic setting and a deep understanding of how best to achieve equity, inclusion and diversity (EID) goals in higher education. The VPEID will also possess well-developed skills in facilitating inclusive dialogues that enable growth and improve campus climate; the capacity and expertise to develop and translate strategic goals for implementation; the ability to fundraise and grow revenue through grants; and the experience needed for institutional change management in a complex environment.
Standard Duties:
Reporting to the President, the VPEID is responsible for leading and coordinating the university’s strategy and efforts to create a more equitable, inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment for all students, staff, faculty, and community partners. As a member of the President’s executive leadership team, the VPEID will serve as a critical advisor, bridge builder, strategic leader, and partner, enabling leaders and the campus community to identify and execute initiatives to effect lasting institutional change. This will include assisting with achieving the NMSU current strategic goals of enhancing student success and mobility and becoming a Carnegie Research 1 university. The VPEID will be facilitating the coordination and implementation of strategic planning; the creation of training and educational programming; the creation of an Ombuds program; policy development; faculty and staff hiring and retention best practices; student success initiatives for historically marginalized populations; bridging and expanding university-wide EID initiatives; improving campus climate; fundraising; and assisting in growing NMSU’s capacity and reputation as an MSI and HSI. The VPEID will found, lead, and oversee NMSU’s Office of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity, which is responsible for successful outcomes from NMSU’s goal of creating an inclusive environment for students, faculty, staff; efforts to diversify its student body, faculty, staff; ensuring equitable outcomes for and treatment of its students, faculty, staff; and ensuring it provides access and equal opportunity for all through its programs and business practices. This office will include the Diversity Programs of American Indian Programs, Black Programs, Chicano Programs, and LGBT+ Programs, with the opportunity for growth. The VPEID will work collaboratively across the university, including working closely with the Vice Presidents of Student Success, Academic Affairs, and Research, and leaders from Human Resources, OIE, the Deans, as well as faculty, staff, and students to create a shared responsibility for advancing the university’s goals around programming, grants, and strategies related to promoting inclusive excellence. This will include working closely with the Faculty Senate and NMSU System Diversity Council* (*serving as an ex-officio member), Office of Student Involvement & Leadership Programs, and numerous campus student organizations. Performs other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
University policies and procedures; State and Federal Laws as they relate to education, research, funding, personnel management among others; principles and practices of organization and administration; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Strategic and tactical planning; complex problem analysis and resolution; public contact and relations; sensitive oral and written communication.
Direct, evaluate, guide and lead the work of assigned personnel; develop and maintain effective working relationships; negotiate with others on proposals and programs as they relate to the EID success of the institution; use independent judgment and initiative; organize and direct activities; analyze and evaluate information.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education- Master’s Degree in a related field
Experience- At least three (3) years of demonstrated progressive leadership in developing and implementing EID large-scale initiatives and programs in a complex public academic setting.
Equivalency- None
Certifications/License-
Departmental Requirements-
Special Requirements-