Candidates wanted for DDEEA SPECIAL ASSISTANT/CHIEF OF STAFF at UW–Madison

 The University of Wisconsin-Madison, recently ranked among the top ten public #colleges in the nation by US News and World Report, is looking for a Special

DDEEA logoAssistant/Chief of Staff for the Vice Provost and Chief Diversity Officer for the Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement (DDEEA).

The Vice Provost and Chief #Diversity Officer (VPCDO) is an extension of the Provost Office serving as the university’s senior administrator on matters pertaining to diversity, #equity and #inclusion. The VPCDO provides #leadership and coordination for the institution’s diversity and inclusion efforts while having direct purview of only a handful of campus-wide efforts.

Forum participants engage in small group discussions, Diversity Forum 2017 Nov. 7, 2017. (Photo © Andy Manis)
Forum participants engage in small group discussions, Diversity Forum 2017 Nov. 7, 2017. (Photo © Andy Manis)

 The Special Assistant will serve as an advisor to the VPCDO and provide operational support to both the VPCDO and the Assistant Vice Provosts (AVPs) in the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Educational Achievement, which has oversight responsibilities for six major pipeline recruitment programs, EEOC and Affirmative Action planning, and the campus wide learning communities that offer professional development experiences related to diversity, equity and inclusion for interested faculty, staff and students.

Vice Provost & Chief Diversity Officer Patrick Sims brings important points on campus climate to the Convocation. Photo by Jeff Miller.
Vice Provost & Chief Diversity Officer Patrick Sims brings important points on campus climate to the Convocation. Photo by Jeff Miller.

We seek a dynamic candidate showing an increasing amount of responsibility in previous roles related to supporting and closely working with a senior executive, specifically as it relates to carrying out day-to-day administrative functions that span broadly across a highly decentralized organizational environment. At least five years of experience with responsibilities involving liaising with other senior leaders within an organization is required. The candidate must have a passion and demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

One of the themes of this year's Convocation was diversity is a strength. Phoo by Bryce Richter.
One of the themes of this year’s Convocation was diversity is a strength. Phoo by Bryce Richter.

The search and screen committee invites applicants to complete the application process at http://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/…/ddeea-special-assistantchief-of-s…

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