Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade 13: $61,250 - $72,020, commensurate with experience.

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry provides outstanding education within a research-intensive, distributed learning environment, where tomorrow’s physicians, dentists and health researchers and other scholars learn to be socially responsible leaders in the advancement of human health. The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is the largest Faculty on campus and employs over 2,000 part-time and full-time faculty and over 1,200 staff.

Responsibilities

Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strengthens the scientific and clinical community, and are integral for research and academic innovation and excellence. Working closely with the Associate Dean, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, the EDI Coordinator will support the effective implementation EDI principles and strategies for the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. The role will provide administrative support for EDI related projects and initiatives within the Faculty, and will be the first point of contact for faculty, staff and student groups seeking resources to support departmental EDI initiatives.

Qualifications

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree in social science, health sciences or a related discipline

Experience:

• 2 years’ experience with project management and administrative coordination
• Experience in a research or healthcare environment is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated commitment to, passion for, and knowledge of EDI principles and best practices
• Working knowledge of key EDI related concepts, issues and trends
• Knowledge of project management tools and resources
• Ability to work well with diverse groups at all levels within the organization and external parties, exercising appropriate judgement
• Creative and proactive self-starter who possesses a high attention to detail, strong time-management and organizational skills
• Expertise and ability to coordinate and support committees and working groups
• Comfortable with working independently, as well as collaborating with teams
• Project coordination skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and achieve objectives
• Verbal communication skills to translate information into easily understood terms, summarize information, and provide a rationale for action
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
• Critical thinking skills to analyze problems, and collect information required to make an accurate conclusion
• Competency to maintain confidentiality and treat sensitive information with discretion
• Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
• Ability to display a blend of diplomacy and persistency to achieve goals while working collaboratively

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.