E. Nathan Thomas

Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion @University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine

Collaborate with faculty, staff and students, to lead efforts in the areas of student diversity, equity, and inclusion through recruiting, retaining, and supporting a diverse student body for undergraduate and graduate students, staff and faculty -Identify opportunities, develop short and long range diversity planning and policy strategies, lead, implement, administer, and assess new and continuing programs and best practices to infuse DEI -Manage people, processes, and programs to infuse DEI goals in various units, departments, and the school -Mediate complex and sensitive issues and respond to inquiries regarding university policies and procedures requiring interpretation and recommendation for correction -Support hiring decisions, provide coaching and mentoring, and manage performance and staffing -Identify, clarify, and resolve program issues and concerns with substantial significance in accordance with established policies and procedures -Manage, develop, and forecast department and program budget -Interpret, implement, and ensure compliance with university, academic and administrative policies within the organization and/or program -Interpret, implement, and ensure compliance with LCME, ACGME accreditation standards -Recommend new internal policies, guidelines, and procedures -Represent school/department programs and initiatives to both internal and external constituents