Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action

In keeping with Haverford College's long-standing policy of non-discrimination, the Board of Managers of Haverford College has established a program of affirmative action. The goal of this program is to attract and retain staff of high quality and diverse backgrounds and to do so without discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. In accordance with the Affirmative Action Policy, the College recruits persons in these protected categories as candidates for positions that become available at Haverford. The results of the hiring process are reviewed regularly by the Affirmative Action Officer to make certain these goals are being met.

Job Openings: Dean of Multicultural Affairs

The Dean of Multicultural Affairs has primary responsibility for the functions of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, which provides multicultural/diversity programming to the community and academic and social support to a variety of student constituencies, including a number of formally constituted affinity groups.

Dean of Multicultural Affairs

Haverford College, a highly selective coeducational liberal arts institution of 1200 students seeks candidates for the position of Dean of Multicultural Affairs/ Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs. This individual has primary responsibility for the functions of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, which provides multicultural/diversity programming to the community and academic and social support to a variety of student constituencies, including a number of formally constituted affinity groups. The Dean of Multicultural Affairs/ Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs will conduct workshops and seminars on topics related to Multicultural Affairs, assist in orientation and retention of students of diverse backgrounds and be proactive in exploring areas of interest to students from diverse backgrounds and of diverse lifestyles and beliefs.

Reporting to the Dean of the College, s/he also participates in the general advising function of the Dean’s Office, providing support to sophomores, juniors and seniors. H/she serves as a member of various campus committees and participates in the Dean-on-Call rotation. The five Deans, who also hold the title Associate Dean of the College, have distinctive portfolios but share general duties that include the interpretation of college academic and social regulations, crisis intervention, problem-solving policy development and implementation, and referral of students to appropriate college agencies and resources.

Candidates with Master’s degrees are encouraged to apply; a PhD is desirable but not required. Candidates from a variety of backgrounds will be considered, but five to seven years of experience in higher education, working directly with students and faculty, are expected. We are looking for a dynamic leader with the ability to facilitate dialogue and forge alliances across constituencies.

To Apply (Deadline December 15, 2009): Email or send hard copy of cover letter, resume and names of three references to Martha Denney, Dean of the College, Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA 19041.  Email: mdenney@haverford.edu.