Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from U.S. Citizens (U.S. citizenship required at time of application).

• Lead, develop, direct, and drive policies related to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility by guiding, facilitating, and evaluating critical processes on behalf of the institute.
• Advance the commitment to DEIA and increase DEIA in all dimensions across the institute. Ensure subject area programs and activities are developed in accordance with federal, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Air Force (DAF), and AFIT guidance, policy architecture, and standards.
• Partner with the Chancellor, Provost, and AU Det 1/CC to cultivate and maintain an environment where members at all levels are stakeholders recognizing DEIA impacts on higher education and national security.
• Ensure the AFIT climate promotes a professional, diverse, and inclusive culture consistent with DAF vision. Work with the AFIT Chancellor, Provost, and AU Det 1/CC to effect AFIT's strategic vision and education, leveraging all facets of the organization to further DEIA initiatives.
• Teaches, delivers workshops, instructs, and conducts briefings in areas of expertise. In collaboration with AFIT members, establishes and evolves courses, centers, and research activities to advance a measurable data-driven intellectual diversity platform. Partners with AFIT key military and civilian education, training, and leadership development functions to create, revise, and implement DEIA course modules, training, presentations, workshops, and/or seminars across AFIT education and training curricula, in a graduate-level higher education environment.
• Partners with faculty to facilitate and maximize inclusive teaching and learning practices. Nurtures a climate and culture of inclusive team dynamics, moral courage, and cultural competence through focused DEIA education, training, workshops, and leadership development.
• Researches and analyzes various forms of institutional data (e.g., academic achievement gaps, academic remediation, waiver requests, graduation rates, recruitment and retention of faculty, staff, and students) and reports to AFIT leadership with conclusions and recommendations. Researches and utilizes various forms of institutional data (e.g., attraction, recruitment, development, advancement, and retention of personnel) to evaluate and improve efforts. Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies data to advance the goals of the AFIT DEIA strategy.
• As the primary DEIA subject matter expert (SME) and advisor to the AFIT Chancellor, develops and promotes a comprehensive, coordinated, and integrated approach where all AFIT members are stakeholders in the implementation of DEIA and related statutory policy program requirements AFIT-wide for the Total Force. Provides vision, direction, oversight, and perspectives on all major AFIT DEIA policy issues, strategic planning, and leadership initiatives derived from evidence-based practices. Develops, refines and implements the AFIT strategic change plan and approach for DEIA.
• Partners with the agency's EO program to understand broader issues related to AFIT culture and climate. Presents written options and recommendations resulting from study efforts, planning requirements, etc. to both internal and external managerial and functional offices, including key high-level officials. Responds to DAF, AETC, and AU staff on inquiries regarding DEIA topics. Partners with faculty and staff to benchmark and implement best practices and reports results to AFIT leadership.

Conditions of employment

• This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. This is an Administratively Determined position in the excepted service.
• Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Incumbent may be required to serve a trial period.
• The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication. The selectee's failure to meet this requirement will be grounds for termination. (1 of 2)
• This is a Secret position. (2 of 2)
• An initial appointment can be allowed to expire for an employee who does not adequately demonstrate professional competence.
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Master's degree (see Qualifications for required academic disciplines)
• Travel by military or commercial transportation to gather ideas for improving AFIT's DEIA program, make presentations at other AFIT operating locations, establish (1 of 2)
• contacts and agreements for collaborative events or data sharing, conduct research, and present results of research may be required. (2 of 2)
• Appointment is under Schedule A appointing authority, Excepted Appointment Not-to-Exceed 3 years and is renewable up to three years or an indefinite appointment.
• The appointment cannot be converted to a permanent tenure in the competitive service.
• Current Federal employees on a permanent or indefinite appointment may be required to have a minimum of 3 day break in service if selected.
• Recruitment and/or retention incentives may be offered.
• Travel and relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid.
• Candidates are not required to have active duty service or veterans preference to be referred and considered. All qualified candidates who meet the recruitment assessment criteria will be referred to the selecting official.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• Employee must maintain current certifications.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree (Master's) is required by the time employment begins.
• The ability to communicate clearly and expertly (in English) in both verbal and written forms concerning academic, administrative, and technical subject matters is required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two or more years of experience leading institution-wide (or equivalent) programs in cultural competence and DEIA practices, preferably in an academic or military environment
• Two or more years of experience teaching, delivering workshops, or conducting briefings related to DEIA topics
• Two or more years experience analyzing various forms of institutional data to inform DEIA policy development, preferably in an academic or military environment
• An advanced degree inSocial Sciences, Sociology, Ethnic studies, Human Services, Human Relations, DEIA Education, or History (or an interdisciplinary degree combining any of these or related fields of study) with emphasis in topics relevant to DEIA
• A relevant terminal degree including coursework and/or dissertation research related to DEIA

• Executive level experience in program development, management and resource allocation, ideally in positions of progressively higher responsibility
• A high level of demonstrated personal initiative and leadership in significant group-oriented projects requiring creative problem solving skills
• Experience presenting and defending independent positions on complex issues to sophisticated audiences

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active-duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active-duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service/discharge (honorable/general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander

NOTE: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt.

NOTICE OF VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to this appointment in the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation to their submissions.

Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim Veterans Preference must submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD Form 214, which must include the character of service, and a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov.)

NOTE: Applicants for this appointment type do not require veterans' preference in order to be eligible for consideration.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (see Required Documents and How to Apply sections below) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. An incomplete package will result in non-consideration of your application.

Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Applicants possessing the required qualifications (see Required Qualifications section) will be evaluated and ranked by a hiring committee. The hiring committee will use the application package to determine the extent to which each applicant's experience and education relate to the desired requirements of the position (see Desired Qualifications section). A personal interview and presentation to the faculty, staff and students may be required of the top applicants.

Applicants will be assessed based on their teaching experience, scholarship, service, and education relevant to the duties of the position. Your application package (see Required Documents and How to Apply sections below ) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully.

AFIT is dedicated to the goal of building a pluralistic faculty committed to a multicultural environment that enriches the educational experience of our students. Hence, we are especially interested in candidates whose teaching, life experience and/or research interests contribute to a climate that values and uses diversity in all its forms. Interested persons should submit a curriculum vitae and a letter of application that addresses your interest in the position; ways in which your qualifications meet the requirements of the position to include evidence of development and execution of successful DEIA activities in an academic, corporate or federal environment, DEIA curriculum development and instruction; and your leadership style, including your philosophy in leading a DEIA program in an academic setting. Additional documents are required to complete your application package, please reference the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" section for more information.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.