Director for Center Civil Dialogue and Civic Engagement

Position: Director for the Center for Civil Dialogue and Civic Engagement
* Provide opportunities for teaching, learning, and practicing positive intellectual inquiry, academic freedom, freedom of expression, and fostering belonging for all individuals.
* Foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued.
* Integrate civil discourse into orientations, workshops, and classroom settings to promote democracy and strengthen a resilient campus community.
* Lead programming and initiatives that ensures compliance with
* Work with key stakeholders to address harm and support impacted communities by serving on the Joint Campus Climate and Belonging Committee
* Participate as a UW-La Crosse staff liaison in the Universities of Wisconsin's Office of Civic Engagement
* Analyze operations and recommend improvements to optimize efficiency.
* Oversee the budget, including preparing and submitting requests to the Academic Initiatives Differential Allocation Committee; and ensuring compliance with external sources of funding.
* Conduct End of Year reports and present findings to campus partners.
* Other duties as assigned, reflective of unit and divisional mission and values.
* Collaborate with campus leadership, Institutional Research, Assessment, and Planning (  IRAP  ), and other campus partners to develop and implement campus climate research.
* Coordinate analysis of research and assessment efforts. Propose data-driven action steps to the Chancellor’s cabinet and campus stakeholders to foster a welcoming environment that embraces individuals from all backgrounds and experiences.
* Work with key stakeholders to address harm and support impacted communities by serving on the Joint Campus Climate and Belonging Committee
* Serve as co-lead on the Bias Support and Education Team (BSET) to advance anti-bias programming.
* Analyze and disseminate findings to appropriate stakeholders. Review data for trends and collaborate to improve campus climate.
* Develop, facilitate, and assess educational training programs focused on campus access and belonging across classrooms, residence halls, and departments, promoting. awareness, embracing differences, and fostering essential skills for inclusive excellence and building a global workforce.
* Organize annual training related to civil discourse protocols aimed at faculty and staff.
* Curate and implement learning opportunities on various topics related to civil dialogue and free expression to build a common understanding and foster a resilient campus community.
* Research best practices for institutional and educational programs to make recommendations to administration.
* Collaborate with other UWL divisions and departments on curricula, pedagogy, training, and development as needed.
* Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
* Minimum of 3+ years’ experience of demonstrated ability to work with students from varying backgrounds with an understanding of barriers to student success.
* Ability to educate on topics related to civil dialogue and free speech.
* Demonstrated project management skills.
* Experience in curriculum development, instructional design, training, assessment, and research.
* Understanding of belonging and access issues that affect students of promise.
* Familiarity with university practices, policies, and issues related to campus climate and building an environment of belonging.
* Experience conducting program assessment or program evaluation of student learning outcomes for improvement.
* Experience developing educational content, including digital and multimedia presentation.
* Excellent verbal, and written communication.
* Demonstrated proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative research design and analysis.
* Advanced degree in a relevant field.
* Experience working with and supervising full-time employees.
* Experience working/collaborating with faculty.
* Record of experience effectively utilizing cultural intelligence in the workplace.
* Data-driven with attention to detail.
** Final date to receive applicationss*
* ** TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’.
** Applications received after that date may be considered at the…