Associate Director of EDI - Community Development

Who We Are Priority Consideration Date : November 16, 2025 Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with nearby mountain ranges and Mount Rainier in the distance, Tacoma is surrounded by outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating and camping. Tacoma, Washington has been ranked as one of the most livable cities in the country, due to the increasing career opportunities, cultural diversity and community engagement, just to name a few. Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup and Squaxin Island Tribes. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to Reservations to make way for colonizers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at a great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup and Squaxin Island people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of our community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. Moreover, TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community by further strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union as well as community entities such as the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, the Tacoma Urban League, and local black-owned businesses. In addition, we strongly support the Stop Asian Hate movement and have an active Asian Pacific Islander Student Club as well as an Asian and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Coalition. TCC is committed to developing more culturally responsive curricula by infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives, experiences, and contributions of Native, Black, Asian, and other marginalized communities. We continually strive to become an anti-racist institution. We are specifically focusing on improved support for traditionally marginalized populations, including Black / African- American, Indigenous, People of Color, Dreamers, justice-involved, immigrants and refugees, Veterans, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. To this end, TCC seeks applicants who : Value intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching Welcome difference and model respectful interaction with others Recognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to an educational community Are committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population Are committed to teaching in a community college setting Care deeply about student success Intentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Honor TCC’s mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities Reflect the diversity of our community Position Summary Tacoma Community College (TCC) serves the educational, workforce, and cultural needs of our diverse students and communities through the core themes of advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion; cultivating exceptional learning; strengthening community partnerships; and enhancing institutional vitality. We are seeking an Associate Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – Community Development, to provide subject matter education, coaching, programming, evaluation and reporting – as it relates to TCC’s equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) goals. As the winner of the regional Charles Kennedy Award for Equity, EDI are high priority initiatives for TCC. The Associate Director of EDI – Community Development is critical in helping to create organizational accountability and effectiveness, compliance, momentum, and advancement towards TCC’s equitable and anti-racist goals. This position, situated in the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OEDI) will collaborate with, and report to the Vice President (VP) of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). OEDI includes the Vice President (VP) for EDI, the Director of Equity Leadership & Development, two Professional Development coordinators, and the OEDI Administrative Operations Coordinator. Together, OEDI leads the integration of EDI principles, values and practices across TCC towards the fulfillment and maintenance of the goals outlined in our strategic plan and mission, while helping to foster an equitable and inclusive culture of learning and effectiveness. Essential Functions Programming and Training Work closely with the VP of EDI to develop and deliver a comprehensive anti-racist, diversity, equity, and inclusion educational initiative for the campus community. Support, collaborate, engage, and manage TCC’s Affinity Groups, providing structure and tools as needed to engage EDI learning in those group settings and to ensure alignment with the strategic vision of OEDI. Promote dialogue and facilitate interaction among groups on campus which generates dynamic learning across the campus and use evidence-based strategies to assist the College in developing efforts to create and sustain a culture that embraces and promotes diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the broadest meanings. Collaborate with faculty and staff for culturally relevant programming and support for students. Develop and oversee the implementation of strategies, programs, and professional development that promote access, retention, and success for campus employees—particularly for groups that have been historically excluded or underserved in higher education. Assist VP of EDI in development and presentation of EDI updates for Board of Trustee meetings. Establish and maintain strong community presence and relationships; works collaboratively with established relationships to identify community assets and support community and organization needs. Develop a repository of materials (e.g., reference materials, assessments, visual aids, toolkits, etc.) that will serve as resource guide for our campus. Establish and build productive and healthy working relationships across the organization to mentor and coach colleagues in understanding and responding to EDI related topics and issues. Collaborate with all members of the OEDI Team, and affiliated groups on various projects and events for seamless alignment and delivery of services. Promote diversity and inclusion activities within the institution. Attend and engage with college committees. Support the VP for EDI in the organization and logistics of the councils and committees that the OEDI manages. Develop and maintain processes that foster organizational effectiveness and continuous improvement across departments. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Focus Areas : The Associate Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – Community Development will focus on the primary areas, with duties tailored to advance institutional EDI initiatives : Lead EDI programming and initiatives to foster a culture of belonging. Support Affinity Groups by providing resources and ensuring alignment with TCC's strategic vision. In collaboration with the VP of EDI support the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee (EDI-C) to promote an inclusive campus climate. Qualifications Duties of the position require knowledge, skills and abilities : Work successfully with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Strong organization and communication skills, including experience presenting complex ideas to various constituencies. Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining processes as they pertain to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. Demonstrated record using principles and practices of creating equitable access and an inclusive environment for students and employees. Passion for explaining and presenting data or complex ideas to diverse constituent groups. Advanced communication skills with ability to listen actively and respond to fellow employees in a timely, competent manner both verbally and non-verbally. Broad thinking and perspective of current diversity, equity, and inclusion trends, and best practices that lead to transformational change. Experience working with cross-departmental groups to accomplish college-wide goals. Ability to establish and maintain positive and respectful working relationships with internal and external customers. Must maintain a high standard of conduct and ethical behavior Duties of the position required experience : Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Minimum 3 years of experience leading or managing EDI initiatives, preferably in education or public sector environments. Demonstrated skill in designing and facilitating diversity, equity, and inclusion-related training, learning experiences, or organizational change efforts. Preferred Qualifications : Master’s degree from an accredited college or university Experience advancing equity in a community college environment Experience using data to inform strategy; designing, collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing findings for improvement or accountability. Proven ability to build and sustain programs or strategies that advance equity and inclusion for historically marginalized groups. Demonstrated experience building effective multi-year EDI strategies, including full lifecycle plans in at least one of the following areas of recruitment, retention, learning, or engagement. Application Process omplete application packages must include the following : Tacoma Community College online application. Resume and cover letter, In your cover letter describe how your background and experiences align with the responsibilities of this position. Diversity Statement : Tacoma Community College is committed to creating and supporting a multi-cultural climate that welcomes, fosters, respects, and celebrates diversity. Please attach a statement (maximum two pages) describing your experiences with other cultures and communities, your level of cultural self-awareness and how you have integrated both experience and self-awareness into your living / working environment. Terms of Employment This is a full-time professional exempt position contracted on an annual basis. The salary range is $85,000-90,000 annually DOE / DOQ. The salary will be prorated to reflect the actual number of contract days worked in the remainder of the fiscal year. Scheduled to work Monday-Friday during the academic year. Work schedule will vary based on programing and team needs. Tacoma Community College offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package for you and your dependents including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Life and long-term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick and personal leave; reduced tuition for the employee; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our employment page / employment benefits : https : / / www.tacomacc.edu / about / employment / . Degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and verified by National Clearinghouse. International degrees will be verified for U.S. equivalency. Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies : Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX, Building 14, 253-566-5055; Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer, Building 7, 253-566-5328. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice. Tacoma Community College Human Resources 6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA 98466 www.tacomacc.edu / about / employment The benefits information presented on this page is a summary of College provided benefits. This information is subject to change and is subject to the provisions of any legislative mandates and College policy changes. For more detailed information about Tacoma Community College (TCC) benefits, please do not hesitate to contact the College benefits coordinator at (253) 566-5024. TCC offers a comprehensive benefits package which include medical, dental, life insurance, and long- term disability insurance through the Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB), along with retirement benefits through TIAA and the Department of Retirement System Eligibility Full-time faculty, classified staff, administrators and professional staff are eligible for benefits. Hourly employees and part-time faculty may be eligible for benefits if, and when, they meet specific criteria and are notified by TCC Human Resources. Effective Date of Coverage Coverage begins the first day of the month following the date of hire, or date of achieving eligibility status. If the date of hire is the first working day of the month, coverage begins immediately. Health Insurance Medical Plans Eligible employees have several medical plan options to select from (provided by PEBB). Employees pay a monthly premium through payroll deduction. Premium Rates Effective January 1, 2024 Resources : PEBB Website Medical Plan information PEBB Medical Plan Comparison Dental Plans Employees choose from three dental plans. TCC covers the full dental premium for employees and enrolled dependents. Resource : Dental Plan Comparison Vision Covered under medical plan chosen. Waiving Medical Coverage If you have other employer-based medical insurance, Medicare or TRICARE, you have the option to waive PEBB medical coverage. Dental is mandatory for all eligible employees and cannot be waived, unless enrolled in dental coverage as a dependent under a SEBB (School District Employee Benefits Board) plan. Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) & Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) & LimitedPurpose FSA FSA & DCAP accounts allow employees to set aside pre-taxed dollars to cover out-of-pocket health care and / or childcare expenses. Members of WFSE (HE CCC) and WPEA, will be eligible to receive a $250 FSA card if employed as of November 1, 2023 with an annual full-time equivalent salary of less than $60,000, and is enrolled in a non-CDHP medical plan as of January 1 of the plan year that FSA funds are made available. This card is issued by PEBB in the following January and does not count against the annual FSA limit, if enrolled in an FSA with Navia. The Limited Purpose FSA is eligible for employees who are enrolled in a consumer-directed health plan (CDHP) that has a Health Savings Account. The Limited Purpose FSA is only for dental and vision expenses. Resource : Navia Benefit Solutions Life Insurance Benefits eligible employees, lawful spouse or same-sex domestic partner, dependent children under 26 years of age are eligible to enroll in life insurance. Coverage is effective first of the month following the date of employment for basic coverage; for optional coverage, amounts become effective the first of the month following approval date. Basic Coverage : $35,000 Basic Term Life & $5,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) This is employer-provided at no cost to the employee. Supplemental Life Insurance Coverage(s) : Any supplemental term life insurance and AD&D coverage for employee, lawful spouse, qualified same-sex domestic partner, and family is available at additional cost to the employee. Resource : MetLife Life Insurance Long Term Disability(LTD) Basic LTD : Provides 60% of the first $400 pre-disability earnings, reduced by any deductible income at no cost to the employee. Supplemental LTD : Supplemental LTD coverage to replace at 60% or 50% of full pre-disability earnings is available at an additional cost to the employee. Resource : PEBB Long-Term Disability Insurance PAID LEAVE Classified staff, Administrators, and Professional staff are eligible for paid vacation, sick leave, and personal leave, along with paid federal holidays. Classified Monthly vacation entitlement amounts can vary from 11.33 to 16.67 hours per month depending on the length of state service. Administrator / Exempt Professional vacation leave is 16.00 hours per month. Monthly sick leave entitlement is 8.00 hours per month based on 100% FTE position and will be prorated accordingly if less than 100% FTE. Annual personal leave entitlement varies depending on employee type. Full-time classified, administrators, and professional staff are paid for all federal holidays. Full-time faculty receive 84.00 hours of paid sick leave per academic year along with 28.00 hours of personal leave. Full-time faculty are paid on an annual contract and do not receive pay for federal holidays. Part-time faculty receive sick leave each quarter using a formula based on the total FTE% from the cumulative teaching contracts issued to them that quarter. They would receive 7.00 hours of personal leave if they are issued a multi-quarter appointment at the start of the academic year. Part-time faculty do not receive pay for federal holidays. Part-time hourly and student employees receive 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked in a month (and fractions, thereof). Up to 40 hours of sick leave can carry over from one calendar year to the next. If a part-time hourly or student employee is hired into a full-time position, the sick leave hours earned in the part-time position do not carry over to the full-time position. Part-time hourly and student employees are not paid for federal holidays. Monthly entitlements are given at the beginning of the following month. All employees in salaried positions may take up to five days of paid bereavement time off for the death of a family member. This is separate from the sick leave or vacation leave. RETIREMENT Retirement participation is mandatory for retirement benefit eligible TCC employees. Employees are offered a choice between two retirement plans and that choice is generally irrevocable while employed at TCC. Classified Employees and (retirement eligible) Part-Time hourly : Classified employees and eligible part-time hourly employees must choose between the Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS) Plan 2 or Plan 3. More information about these plans can be found at this link : Department of Retirement Systems Plans Faculty : Faculty can choose to enroll in the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) with the plan administrator being TIAA or the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Plan 2 or Plan 3 administered by the Department of Retirement System (DRS). Prior history in any of these plans may limit current plan choice. Click here to compare TRS Plan 2, TRS Plan 3, and SBRP. SBRP -TIAA – This is a Defined Contribution Plan. The employee contributes a mandatory defined amount and the state matches the employee’s contributions. Contribution rates are based on age. TRS Plan 2 – A 401(a) defined benefit plan. TCC and employee contribute a percentage of salary to fund the plan. Your monthly benefit at retirement will be based on your earned service credit and compensation. TRS Plan 3 – A 401(a) hybrid plan with Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution components. The defined contribution portion of the plan is funded through mandatory employee contributions. The employee may choose between six contribution options. TCC contributes to Defined Benefit part. Administrative / Exempt Employees Administrators and Exempt employees may choose to participate in the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), administered by TIAA, or the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2 or Plan 3, administered by the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Prior history in a Washington State Retirement Plan may limit plan choice. Click here to compare PERS Plan 2, PERS Plan 3, and SBRP. SBRP / TIAA – This is a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. The employee contributes a mandatory defined amount and the state matches the employee’s contributions. Contribution rates are based on age. PERS Plan 2 – A 401(a) defined benefit plan. TCC and employee contribute a percentage of salary to fund the plan. Your monthly benefit at retirement will be based on your earned service credit and compensation. PERS Plan 3 – A 401(a) hybrid plan with Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution components. The defined contribution portion of the plan is funded through mandatory employee contributions. The employee may choose between six contribution options. TCC contributes to Defined Benefit part. PERS Rates Effective September 1, 2023 TRS Rates Effective September 1, 2023. State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) - Contributions Rates : Contributions are based on your age : Voluntary Retirement Savings : State Board Voluntary Investment Program (SBVIP) : SBVIP is a voluntary, optional, unmatched retirement savings plan, operating under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), administered by TIAA. SBVIP participants may contribute on a pre-tax and / or after-tax (Roth) basis, up to the annual IRS limit and can start and stop their contributions at any time during employment. Contact Human Resources to start / stop contributions. Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) : Tax-deferred savings plan administered by the Department of Retirement Systems. New Full-timeemployees are automatically enrolled in DCP 3 months after hire at a contribution rate of 3%. Employees are sent a notification letter within approximately 30 days of hire. This notice includes information about auto-enrollment and the necessary steps to take if one chooses to opt-out or make changes to their DCP enrollment. Contributions can be changed at any time during employment. Following the initial auto- enrollment possibility, employees would contact DRS to setup contributions and can contribute on a pre- tax basis up to the annual IRS limit. Tuition Waiver Administrative, Classified, Full-time Faculty, and Part-Time faculty employed for more than 50% FTE are eligible to register for space-available classes, up to 10 credits per quarter, with the State Employee Tuition Waiver program. Class registration and any applicable class fee will still apply. Click here for the Tuition Waiver form(Download PDF reader). Liberty Mutual PEBB members may receive a discount of up to 12% off Liberty Mutual’s auto insurance rates and up to 5% off of Liberty Mutual’s home insurance rates. Contact Liberty Mutual at 1-800-706-5525 and mention that you are a State of Washington PEBB Member (client #8246) or visit a local Liberty Mutual office and let them know you are State of Washington PEBB Member (client #8246) for a quote. Collective Bargaining Agreements : WFSE Higher Education Community College Coalition : WFSE (HE CCC) CBA(Download PDF reader) WPEA Higher Education : WPEA CBA(Download PDF reader) WFSE Represented Exempt Bargaining Unit : WFSE-Exempt CBA TCC Faculty Negotiated Agreement : TCC Faculty Negotiated Agreement 01 Which best describes your level of education? Attending HS / Obtaining GED or equivalent Professional certifications, college or other educational certifications High School graduate or equivalent Some College Associate's degree from an accredited college or university Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university 02 What is the field or discipline of your degree? 03 How many years of experience leading or managing EDI initiatives, preferably in education or public sector environments? Less than 1 year More than 1 year but less than 3 years More than 3 years but less than 5 years Over 5 years 04 Please explain your experience advancing equity in a community college environment. 05 Do you have experience using data to inform strategy, designing, collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing findings for improvement or accountability? Yes No 06 Do you have experience building effective multi-year EDI strategies, including full lifecycle plans in at least one of the following areas of recruitment, retention, learning, or engagement? Yes No Required Question