Safety, Diversity and Inclusion Committee: Member

The Safety, Diversity and Inclusion Committee works to ensure that our members feel safe and welcome within our community, both during the conference and throughout the year. As a committee member, you will advise and assist the association by reviewing policies and processes, staffing and/or recruiting for the conference hotline which supports our Code of Conduct, and maintaining confidential reports.

Responsibilities

• Attend regular monthly meetings.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Represent the association in a professional manner.
• Review and support association policies and processes.
• Act as an association resource for safety and inclusion issues.

Qualifications

Required

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with diverse populations.
• Strong conflict-resolution, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in equity and inclusion from intersectional lenses including ability, race, gender, sexual orientation, class, ethnicity, nationality, culture, age, faith, etc.
• Experience supporting policies and guidelines that address inclusion.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in appropriate situations.
• Membership in the association, which can be fulfilled at application. (Free general membership for higher education professionals would meet this requirement.)

Preferred

• Experience moderating online spaces, such as Slack.
• Experience handling sensitive issues in a timely manner, especially in crisis intervention/advocacy.

Estimated time commitment

• A committee member is expected to virtually attend monthly meetings.
• The time commitment for committee work varies, with a minimum of 2 hours per month and a peak commitment during October to meet the needs of our annual conference, as estimated below:

Growth opportunities

By serving as a committee member you will:

• Help make HighEdWeb a welcoming place for everyone.
• Increase your knowledge in inclusion topics and activities.

Conference attendance

• Annual/regional conference attendance is not required. Conference registration is not waived for this position.

How to Apply

To apply, select the following Apply for Job button, then use the supplied link. You will be taken to your Volunteer Profile form. Update your profile to include your interest in this position and your related qualifications.