The Assistant Program Director, Diversity Equity And Inclusion (DEI) for the UCR School of Medicine is responsible for strengthening and facilitating departmental and institutional efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts through the facilitation and implementation of programs and initiatives. Under the leadership and supervision of the Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, this role will be integral to establishing best practices and programs within the newly established Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at UCR SOM, which is ranked as the 5th most diverse medical school in the country. In addition, the Assistant Program Director assists with UCR SOM outreach and retention initiatives, represents the unit and facilitates presentations at applicable campus events, and collaborates with campus partners on academic services and programs. The mission of the UC Riverside SOM is to improve the health of the people of California and, especially, to serve Inland Southern California by training a diverse workforce of physicians and by developing innovative research and health care delivery programs that will improve the health of the medically underserved in the region and become models to be emulated throughout the state and nation. This position provides support to faculty, non-faculty academics, staff and students. The full salary range for the Assistant Program Director, Diversity Equity And Inclusion is $73,600 - $133,200 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $103,400 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training

Requirement

Required

Experience Requirements

Experience

4 - 7 years of related experience.

Requirement

Experience

Previous experience developing DEI Programs at at School of Medicine, or related Health Professions School

Requirement

Preferred

Minimum Requirements

• Has thorough knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion and accessibility programs and can apply more advanced subject matter knowledge in the completion of diversity, equity and inclusion assignments.
• Possesses in-depth skills to gather, organize and perform analyses on diversity, equity and inclusion and accessibility programs and initiatives as well as presenting findings and making recommendations clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Possesses excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Has thorough knowledge of organizational policies and procedures; knowledge of functional area and understands how work may impact other areas.
• Ability to translate data into understandable language and visual displays.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff. Ability to influence, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
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Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to utilize tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data (project assessment) in a particular department or division of a company.
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Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel. UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details

Generic Scope

Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope

Functions as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of how to carry out diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in compliance with government legislation and management directives. Works on diversity, equity and inclusion/accessibility assignments that are diverse and complex in scope. Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day assignments with some guidance provided on new or unique assignments.

Department Custom Scope

The Assistant Program Director, Diversity Equity And Inclusion (DEI) for the UCR School of Medicine is responsible for strengthening and facilitating departmental and institutional efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts through the facilitation and implementation of programs and initiatives. Under the leadership and supervision of the Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, this role will be integral to establishing best practices and programs within the newly established Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at UCR SOM, which is ranked as the 5th most diverse medical school in the country. In addition, the Assistant Program Director assists with UCR SOM outreach and retention initiatives, represents the unit and facilitates presentations at applicable campus events, and collaborates with campus partners on academic services and programs. The mission of the UC Riverside SOM is to improve the health of the people of California and, especially, to serve Inland Southern California by training a diverse workforce of physicians and by developing innovative research and health care delivery programs that will improve the health of the medically underserved in the region and become models to be emulated throughout the state and nation. This position provides support to faculty, non-faculty academics, staff and students.