Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Kenyon College is conducting a search for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

The Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADDEI) reports directly to the Dean for DEI and Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within the Division of Student Affairs. The ADDEI is committed to ensuring that all students have the tools they need to succeed in the classroom, residence, and co‑curricular experience, and has direct responsibility and administrative oversight for specific Kenyon programs designed to support student success, including the Kenyon Educational Enrichment Program (KEEP) and the Recognizing Each Other’s Ability to Conquer the Hill (REACH) Peer Mentoring Program.

The Assistant Director works closely with college faculty and staff to support the retention of students from all ethnic, socioeconomic, religious and national backgrounds. The Assistant Director also assists the Dean and academic departments in providing campus‑wide programming to enrich campus climate and quality of life for the entire Kenyon College community.

Campus Programming

• Develop and implement programs that support institutional initiatives designed to ensure that all students develop a sense of belonging at Kenyon; coordinate the Kenyon Educational Enrichment Program (KEEP), working closely with KEEP Faculty Co‑Directors, faculty, staff, and students; supervise the KEEP Summer;
• Serve as coordinator and advisor to the first‑year & sophomore class cohorts of KEEP Scholars;
• Coordinate the REACH Peer Mentoring Program for students, including hiring, training and supervision of the student coordinators and mentors;
• Assist students requiring additional support with their transition to college and remain accessible to them to provide assistance with academic, personal and social matters, and monitor retention for these students;
• Assist multicultural student organizations with general support including, but not limited to advising, budget planning, programming and leadership development through the Affinity Group Collective;
• Assist with planning and coordination of cultural and heritage month celebrations, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Dialogue, and the Knox County MLK Celebration Breakfast (which alternates hosting colleges), among others;
• Coordinate with Alumni and Parent Engagement to plan the Alumni of Color Mentoring Initiative weekends and other affinity group anniversary celebrations.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Provide sound financial management for specific ODEI budget line items, including authorization of expenditures, and evaluation and presentation of budgetary needs;
• Produce reports on student progress to further identify and address barriers to success so students may reach their maximum potential.

• Coordinate the KEEP cohort selection process in collaboration and guidance from the Office of Admissions;
• Collaborate with the Office of Admissions in efforts that aid in recruitment.

• Assist Office of Student Engagement with programming and leadership development for multicultural student organizations and their members;
• Coordinate with Student Engagement staff in planning and implementing college‑wide programming and events.

• Advise students placed on academic conditional enrollment;
• Support the Vice President for Student Affairs and the Dean for ODEI on special projects and responsibilities within the Student Affairs Division;
• Attend Student Affairs Division staff meetings;
• Provide the Dean of ODEI a year‑end report and other reports as requested;
• Fulfill on‑call/on‑duty responsibilities, as required, to provide assistance and support to students and staff;
• Participate in College and Student Affairs Division events and programs;
• Cooperate with other Student Affairs staff in conducting initial and in‑service training programs for students on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Assistant…