The Director serves as a resource and coordinates meetings and special events that enrich the quality of the experiences of diverse medical students, faculty, and staff at the OUWB School of Medicine. Under the guidance of the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, functions with major latitude for independent judgment and proactive decision-making. The Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) leads OUWB efforts to create and promote an accessible, equitable, and inclusive culture at the institution. In support of this culture, the Director of DEI is responsible for leading the development and implementation of key diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in support of the University's mission, core values, and strategic priorities. The Director of DEI serves as an advisor and resource to faculty and staff in assuring practices and policies inside and outside the classroom are equitable and inclusive. The purpose of position as the Director of DEI is vital to the direct overall day-to-day operations of the Office of Diversity & Inclusion including supervising full-time staff and part-time student employees. They serve as a senior staff member and a liaison between the School of Medicine, university partners and community partners. The director focuses on the execution of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in support of the University's and School of Medicine's strategic plan to create a learning and working environment where faculty, students and staff have an opportunity to succeed. The Director of DEI ensures that intentional collaboration with academic and administrative leadership, faculty, staff, students, external partners, and community stakeholders to shape and sustain a university environment where all employees and students have an opportunity to realize their goals. The Director of DEI plays an essential role in the development and administration of DEI initiatives, trainings and learning opportunities to create a shared understanding of the connection between an equitable and inclusive culture to student and employee success.