Vice President, People, Culture, And Belonging

Overview:

Pacifica Graduate Institute seeks a Vice President of People, Culture, and Belonging. Directly reporting to the President & CEO, this senior leadership role embodies our unwavering commitment to nurturing an environment where diversity, equity, inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) are integral to our core values. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for and deep understanding of Pacifica's mission, vision, and values, coupled with an innovative leadership approach to drive transformative change within Human Resources and our organizational culture.

In this executive leadership role, the Vice President will be a beacon for DEIB values, developing and implementing a visionary strategy that embeds these principles deeply into the fabric of our community. By engaging with students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and community partners, this role will advance behaviors, attitudes, and policies that support a culture of inclusivity. Collaborating with diverse stakeholders, the Vice President will identify challenges, craft strategic solutions, and operationalize Pacifica.

This role will require a visionary leader who can integrate Pacifica's strategic goals into every aspect of human resources and organizational development, ensuring our Institute continues to lead in the field of depth psychology while maintaining a culture that values every member of our community.

Core Responsibilities

• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: Act as a strategic partner in collaboration with leadership to champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and Belonging in all practices throughout the organization. Promote a commitment to the organization's diversity initiatives through conversations with the Board, President & CEO, administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the broader Pacifica community.

• Culture: Act as the culture ambassador by defining ways to identify and reinforce the behaviors that exemplify organizational values. Implement organizational strategies to promote employee engagement and collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance a positive and engaged culture.

• Motivational Leadership: Lead, motivate, and inspire staff and help them navigate change and adversity. Communicate information to employees promptly and actively participate in the success of various programs and initiatives with leadership, faculty, staff, and students.

• Professional Development: Play a pertinent role in improving performance around attracting, motivating, and rewarding people. Develop strategies for succession planning with managers and aid in developing high performing leaders.

• Community: Engage and create deeper partnerships with the Santa Barbara community, including local institutions of higher learning, such as Santa Barbara City College, University of California Santa Barbara, Fielding University, etc. PROSPECTUS 7 Additional Duties Include:

• Collaborate with leadership to create and implement programs to ensure fair and equitable treatment of students, administrators, faculty, staff, and alumni.

• Lead the Human Resources department in developing, implementing, and reporting on successful programs while developing new programs and initiatives.

• Manage a team of 3-4 full-time staff, Diversity & Inclusion Council, and other committees as assigned.

• Implement strategic initiatives, including creating and sustaining a diversity, equity, inclusion, and Belonging culture.

• Partner with campus leaders, faculty, students, staff, and internal and external stakeholders to ensure programming supports the Institute's mission, values, and strategic goals.

• Provide strategic instruction for training initiatives on cultural competency, gender differences, sexual orientation, disability, and other topics to increase support and awareness of equity and inclusion values.

• Establish and maintain an internal reporting system to measure various programs effectively. Assess and monitor program effectiveness and inform management of equal opportunity progress and issues through reports.

• Gather, research, and analyze data for statistical calculations.

• Other duties as assigned by the President and CEO. 2024 Strategic Plan Operational Goals (subject to change):

Goal #1 Expand Pacifica's Impact:

• Direct the transformation of Human Resources into the strategic Office of People, Culture, and Belonging, encompassing Workforce Planning, Compensation and Benefits, DEI, and Talent Development divisions. Amplify Pacifica's influence and reputation by integrating our People, Culture, and Belonging initiatives with the broader academic and global communities.

Goal #2 Elevate Learner Outcomes:

• Spearhead forward-thinking DEI strategies to foster an inclusive environment, directly elevating learner experiences and outcomes. Ensure that policies, practices, and training programs fully align with Pacifica's cultural ethos, branding, and leadership development needs.

Goal #3 Empower Organizational Development:

• Leverage technology, such as ADP, to streamline HR processes, transitioning staff to generalist business partners. Collaborate with senior management to foster an engaged, supportive, and inclusive culture, reinforcing the Office of People, Culture, and Belonging's value proposition.

• Lead the Talent Development division to assess and address leadership development needs, ensuring the community is prepared for future challenges and opportunities. Address behavioral issues among faculty and staff, promoting a harmonious work environment and adherence to HR policies.

• Ensure Legal Compliance: Utilize expertise in California employment law to maintain strict compliance with all regulations, thereby upholding policy enforcement and institutional integrity.

#4 Ensure Fiscal Sustainability:

• Oversee the Compensation and Benefits division, developing competitive and equitable structures to attract and retain a diverse and talented workforce. Guide the Workforce Planning division to align talent strategy with Pacifica's mission and financial objectives, securing the institution's fiscal health and capacity for growth.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Extensive experience in a senior HR leadership role within a complex organization, preferably in higher education.

• SHRM and California HR certifications, demonstrating deep knowledge of HR practices and legal frameworks.

• Proven track record of leading organizational change, focusing on DEI, workforce planning, talent development, and legal compliance.

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and engage a diverse community.

• A visionary thinker with a strategic mindset and the ability to execute plans that align with Pacifica's mission and values.

• Demonstrated excellence in team building, coaching, leadership, and developing high performance cultures.

• Experience in developing DEIB strategy, best practices, policies, and programs.

• Exceptional communication skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences.

• Bilingual abilities, with English, required and Spanish preferred.

• Professional, resourceful, respectful, and adept listener, committed to the development and support of the Pacifica community.

• Alignment with Pacifica's motto, animae mundi colendae gratia (for the sake of tending soul in and of the world), mission, vision, and values.

Pacifica Graduate Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Carpinteria, CA 93013: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Carpinteria, CA 93013