Executive Director of Inclusive Excellence

Job Description:

Executive Director of Inclusive Excellence

Description

Working Title: Executive Director of Inclusive Excellence

Department Name: Office of the VP Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Division: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

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Classification Title: Administrator II

MPP employees serve at the pleasure of the campus President. MPPs do not serve a probationary period and never receive permanent status.

Position Salary Range: $9,740 - $14.609 per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $11,700 - $12,100 per month.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Review of applications will begin August 11, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled.

Applicants who apply by the first review date will be given first consideration.

About the Department/Position:

Under the general direction of the Vice President and CDEIO, the Executive Director serves as a senior leader and the principal deputy to the VP & CDEIO, entrusted with transforming CSUDH’s inclusive excellence vision into measurable, systemic, and sustainable outcomes. This role requires advanced knowledge and experience in DEI initiative development, institutional implementation, and impact assessment. The incumbent will lead high-visibility university-wide initiatives and represent the VP & CDEIO in their absence.

In this highly specialized role, the Executive Director serves as a thought partner and proxy for the VP in strategic planning forums, cross-divisional collaborations, and external engagements. They will champion the institutionalization of DEIJ priorities through campus-wide education, stakeholder engagement, and outcome-driven assessment, ensuring DEIJ efforts evolve from compliance-centered to innovation-led.

Overview of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide executive leadership for campus-wide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) initiatives.
• Oversee programs such as the Black Student Success Action Plan and AANHPI Student Achievement.
• Lead assessment and evaluation of DEIJ efforts using both qualitative and quantitative tools.
• Serve as principal deputy to the VP & CDEIO, with delegated authority in their absence.
• Represent the Division of DEIJ in strategic planning, accreditation, and executive leadership forums.
• Advise on sensitive campus climate issues and systemic DEI advancement opportunities.
• Design and deliver equity-focused learning experiences for faculty, staff, and students.
• Integrate social justice education into institutional transformation efforts.
• Collaborate with university leaders to align DEIJ efforts across divisions.
• Lead campus-wide coalitions and heritage-based programming that promote cross-cultural engagement.
• Oversee affinity group efforts and identity-conscious student success initiatives.
• Act as liaison to the Student Success Committee and related subcommittees.
• Develop and manage scalable project frameworks for DEIJ initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and measurable outcomes.
• Partner with Student Affairs and identity-based centers to foster institutional belonging.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Higher Education, Social Justice, Ethnic Studies, Organizational Leadership, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience, with a minimum of five (5) years in senior-level Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating institutional DEIJ initiatives, including leading campus-wide or organization-wide programs.
• Proven ability to collaborate with executive leadership, manage complex projects, and influence institutional change through equity-minded strategies.
• Minimum Qualifications must be clearly documented in the applicant’s resume.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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  Knowledge of:
  
  
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) frameworks and theories, including servingness, intersectionality, community cultural wealth, and equity-minded practices.
  • Higher education systems and structures, including strategic planning, accreditation, policy development, and student success initiatives.
  • Culturally responsive assessment and evaluation methods (qualitative and quantitative).
  • Social justice education, intercultural learning, and inclusive pedagogy.
  • Federal and state equity-related mandates (e.g., Title VI, Title IX, SB 24, AB 1059) and their implications for institutional inclusion.
  • Change management strategies for embedding DEIJ into organizational transformation.
  
  
  
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  Skilled in:
  
  
  • Strategic planning and initiative implementation across complex, decentralized environments.
  • Building consensus and fostering partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups.
  • High-level written, verbal, and interpersonal communication, including public speaking and executive reporting.
  • Translating complex data and qualitative insights into actionable strategies.
  • Exercising discretion and professionalism in sensitive or high-profile situations.
  • Navigating the needs of diverse populations across race/ethnicity, gender, ability, socioeconomic status, and sexual identity.
  • Using digital tools for project management, data visualization, communication, and reporting.
  
  
  
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  Ability to:
  
  
  • Serve as a strategic advisor and represent executive leadership in institutional forums.
  • Lead high-impact DEIJ initiatives with vision, agility, and measurable outcomes.
  • Operationalize DEIJ values into sustainable policies and practices.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and inclusive excellence.
  • Manage competing priorities and adapt to evolving institutional and sociopolitical contexts.
  • Facilitate dialogue across differences and navigate emotionally charged or politically sensitive environments.
  • Collaborate with data and academic professionals to integrate DEIJ metrics into institutional effectiveness.

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Doctorate in a related field (e.g., Ed.D., Ph.D.).
• Experience serving as a deputy or chief of staff in an executive-level academic or DEI office
• Record of facilitating inclusive excellence in teaching, student support, or faculty/staff development environments.

To view the full position description, click “Position Description” above.

General Information:

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance and State Law.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here .
• Employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift up in excess of 50 lbs.
• The person holding this position is considered a `mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement .

Advertised: Jul 25 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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