Lane Community College (LCC) seeks an innovative, service-focused and results-driven Associate Vice President of Cultures and Belonging. As a member of the President’s Cabinet, the AVP-CB will work collaboratively across divisions to embed inclusivity into every aspect of institutional practice, policy, and culture.
The Associate Vice President of Cultures and Belonging will have authority to design and execute strategies that drive measurable outcomes in access and student success. This position is responsible for crafting and implementing a comprehensive agenda that aligns with LCC’s mission, vision, values, and 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, which aims to reduce disparities in student outcomes, enhance community partnerships, and improve organizational climate. The AVP will serve as the designated vice chair for the Diversity Council and will have supervisory responsibility for the employees of the existing Gender Equity Center, Multicultural Center, and Longhouse, and will work with these units in close collaboration with student affairs, academic affairs, and human resources.
Qualifications:
Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.
Lane Community College boasts a legacy of strong community partnerships and engagement. The Eugene-Springfield metro area, with a population of 382,000, is located in the Willamette Valley between the Cascade Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Lane County is the second largest population center in Oregon and supports a community that is home to artists, innovators, and visionaries. Lane County is an urban center for culture, recreation, and world class industry. The area is known as “Silicon Shire” for the tech industry, “A Great City for the Arts & Outdoors,” and “TrackTown USA” for elite athletes around the world. Lane County is home to ocean beaches, sand dunes, rivers and lakes, old growth forests and mountains, providing a variety of natural landscapes. Residents can hike the Pacific Crest Trail, ride bikes under historic covered bridges or over alpine passes, go snowboarding in the Cascades, fly fish in mountain streams, and much more. The region also boasts a vibrant farm-to-table food scene and an impressive array of high quality breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Locals and visitors take in art galleries as well as concerts, theater, and dance at a variety of local performance venues.