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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Assistant Director, Campus Climate & Belonging
Career Insights for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager / Director
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What they do
A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager or Director develops and executes plans to make workforces more diverse and to foster an inclusive workplace culture. They are typically members of the human resources team and influence talent acquisition, learning and development, talent management, and other functions related to hiring, promotion and company culture.
$146,696 / year median in Illinois
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Assistant Director, Campus Climate & Belonging University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan United States, Illinois, Urbana Aug 21, 2026 Assistant Director, Campus Climate & Belonging
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Access, Civil Rights & Community •REVISED• The Assistant Director for Campus Climate and Belonging will serve as the primary administrator to develop initiatives and interventions that address intergroup conflict and support sense of belonging. In addition, the Assistant Director serves as a primary administrator of the campus bias response process, working together with campus stakeholders and involved parties to address impact. The Assistant Director reports to the Director of Academic Inclusive Excellence in the Office of the Vice
Chancellor for Access, Civil Rights & Community. Leadership for Campus Climate and Belonging Supervises, recruits, trains and evaluates professional and student staff
Advises
and provides guidance on issues of campus climate and belonging.
Coordinate restorative mediation interventions to address
the harm caused by bias and conflict.
Develop bridgebuilding interventions to address campus
intergroup conflicts.
Assist with the coordination and dissemination of campuswide
equity climate assessment. Develop and Lead Campus Bias Response Process Serves as the primary coordinator and liaison for the Campus
Belonging Bias Response process.
Provides daily management of bias reporting processes,
including intake and meeting with involved parties.
Monitor and assess reporting trends to identify climate or
other systemic issues.
Collect, analyze and report data on bias incidents and
response to inform the Illinois campus community and to facilitate compliance
with federal, state and local regulations.
Develop quarterly and annual reports on bias reporting and
response.
Supervise full-time Program Assistant to support Campus
Belonging case management. Training and Engagement Lead mediation and restorative practice to address bias and
intergroup conflict on campus.
Build curriculum and facilitate education and training on
hate/bias prevention, freedom of speech, academic freedom, and campus climate.
Develop programs to enhance skills to address bias and
mediate conflict.
Develop
and maintain collaborative relationships with campus and community
organizations. Campus Engagement Participate in campus wide committees to engage in
addressing issues impacting students and employee sense of belonging.
Represent the office in conversations and activities related
to climate issues and sense of belonging. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in higher education, student affairs,
college student personnel, counseling, education, law, or closely related
fields. Specialty Factors A total of three (3) years (36 months) in education,
training, and/or work experience in an educational environment focused on
belonging initiatives, conflict resolution, or bias response. Preferred Qualifications Five years of professional responsibility in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, mediation, or restorative justice processes.
Experience developing and leading comprehensive,
collaborative programs in higher education settings.
Experience working with issues involving free speech and/or
its application. Knowledge Skills & Abilities Understanding of hate/bias prevention programming and
intervention.
Understanding
of mediation, conflict resolution and/or restorative justice practices.
Knowledge of issues of free speech, bias response, and
belonging.
Demonstrated problem solving, critical analysis, judgement
and decision-making skills.
Calm in high-stress situations.
Exceptional organizational and project management
capabilities.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Excellent interpersonal and ability to communicate
effectively with others.
Demonstrated
commitment to equitable and inclusive communities.
Appointment Information This is a 100% full-time Civil Service Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after August 31, 2026. Salary is commensurate with experience. The budgeted salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx. Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on August 14, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position.