Director of Belonging, Equity and Inclusion, Duke Alumni Engagement and Development
Duke University
Durham, NC - United States
Duke Alumni Engagement and Development seeks an experienced thought partner to serve as its inaugural director of belonging, equity and inclusion. This engaged leader will build and elevate strategic efforts with integrity and insight, collaborating with invested colleagues across the university.
The Director of Belonging, Equity and Inclusion reports to the Associate Vice President for Organizational Performance and Business Operations in the Office of Alumni Engagement and Development (AED) and leads belonging, equity, and inclusion efforts for the office. As an expert on belonging, equity, and inclusion practices, this leader serves as a monitor in creating a more inclusive work environment and an expert in promoting more diverse and inclusive alumni and volunteer boards and committees. The director advises various alumni and volunteer boards and committees and serves as the principal convener upholding Duke’s and AED’s values. The director brings an important voice and perspective in advising the Vice President, the senior leadership team, and alumni and volunteer board and committee members regarding work on Duke’s behalf.
Founded in 1924, as Duke celebrates its centennial this year, it is a pivotal time for this prominent and respected university to both recognize its past while looking at how to position itself into the future. The university has a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and a forward-thinking approach that is evident in its bold strategic vision for the future where the brightest minds converge to tackle society’s most pressing issues.
All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the profile.
WittKieffer is assisting Duke University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received as soon as possible – ideally no later than July 31, 2024.
Application materials should be submitted through WittKieffer’s candidate portal using the buttons below.
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:
Charlene L. Aguilar Ed.M. and Eleanor Vogelsang, MLA
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.