Senior Director

Description:

Queen’s Student Alumni Association is seeking a Senior Director, Student Equity, Inclusion and Belonging to join their senior leadership team in Student Affairs. The role leads the development and implementation of proactive Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racist (IEDIAA) initiatives aligned with strategic priorities. The Senior Director oversees special projects and initiatives, facilitates conversations among units in Student Affairs, and engages diverse communities including faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.

This role provides leadership for multiple student support centres, including the Queen’s University International Centre, Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre, Yellow House Student Centre for Equity and Inclusion, Ban Righ Centre, and Faith and Spiritual Life. The incumbent will drive systemic change, policy review, program development, strategic partnerships, financial management, and staff leadership while promoting an equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist campus environment.

Qualifications:

• Graduate university degree in equity, social justice, education, or related field

• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in post-secondary education

• Demonstrated success in leading IEDIAA initiatives, program design, and implementation

• In-depth knowledge of anti-oppression, critical race theory, equity theory, and intersectionality

• Must be a member of a racialized or minority group in Canada

• Strong communication, strategic thinking, change management, and leadership skills

Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead strategic initiatives addressing systemic barriers to inclusion

• Manage Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging portfolio units

• Collaborate with staff, students, and university leaders on IEDIAA initiatives

• Review policies and practices to eliminate biases and barriers

• Lead financial management of portfolio budgets

• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management for staff

• Represent the Division on campus-wide committees and activities

Work Arrangements:
On-site, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Benefits:
Not specified; standard university benefits may apply