Jennifer M. Almquist Ph.D.

Experience

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  University of Michigan

  Sept 2004 - Jun 2006

  Taught courses on intergroup dialogue. Built and maintained relationships with students, staff, and faculty across the university to deliver education, build community, and enhance the campus climate.

  • Instructor, Program on Intergroup Relations

    Aug 2005 - Jun 2006

  • Assistant Director, Spectrum Center

    Sept 2004 - Jun 2006
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  Oregon State University

  Mar 2007 - Aug 2021

  Supported the president and institutional governing board on major strategic and administrative initiatives, oversaw project management to advance the president’s priorities, and served as administrative and business manager of the Office of the President. Served as a graduate committee representative and taught courses in Anthropology and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Oversaw project resources and activities and independently managed all operational aspects of a multimillion-dollar research project funded through the National Science Foundation’s ADVANCE program aimed at organizational change for gender equity in STEM academic professions. Associate Director of Equity and Inclusion, 2011 – 2015Equity and Compliance Associate, 2010 – 2011Program Associate, 2007 – 2010Designed and implemented special projects and strategic initiatives for the executive director, including communication, planning, and tracking, and oversaw all aspects of office administration and operations.

  • Chief Assistant to the President and Assistant Secretary of the Board

    Jan 2017 - Aug 2021

  • Program Faculty, School of Language, Culture, and Society

    Sept 2012 - Aug 2021

  • Project Manager, OREGON STATE ADVANCE

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Associate Director, Office of Equity and Inclusion

    Mar 2007 - Jan 2015
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  Stanford University

  Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

  Associate Director, Office of Faculty Development, Diversity and Engagement

  Directed all aspects of the office’s university-wide faculty engagement function, including strategy and planning as well as tactical event logistics, administration, and coordination to meet the needs of a diverse faculty.

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  University of Northern Colorado

  Jun 2024 - now

  Serve as a strategic partner and advisor to University President Feinstein and as the primary liaison for the Office of the President in interactions with various stakeholders. Build and maintain relationships with key constituents to support the president. Oversee executive-level communications and handle significant institutional matters on the president's behalf. Successfully manage business operations for the executive office, including supervising office staff and overseeing budget planning and management. Prepare and contribute to the creation of reports, briefings, presentations, and responses to a wide range of strategic matters. Provide organizational leadership and project management to efforts to execute strategic initiatives and institutional priorities. Act on behalf of the president to provide high-level, confidential facilitation and coordination of the activities of the UNC Board of Trustees. Show less

  • Chief Of Staff

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Interim Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    Jun 2024 - Nov 2024