Kim S. Brown
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
Capable and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Diversity Officer
University of Southern Mississippi
03.2021 - Current
- Plans, develops, and coordinates diversity-oriented programs and initiatives
- Works collaboratively and effectively with the offices of the Provost, University Vice Presidents, Deans, Human Resources, General Counsel, and Athletics, and serves as an active team member on University committees to help advance the University’s mission and goals related to education and employment equity and accessibility
- Works closely with HR to enhance Affirmative Action and EEO compliance
- Assists with the creation of training programs for units that will help contribute to the recruitment, retention, and success of underrepresented faculty, staff, and students
- Effectively manages and advocates for resources, with university leadership, to advance new and ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in an efficient, cost-effective, and high impact manner
- Cultivates relationships with various community, civic, and professional organizations to foster collaboration that advances diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives between the University and local communities
- Works with the University’s affiliated entities to develop and implement related initiatives.
Program Director
Dr. Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Worked with university administrators, faculty, and staff, to develop a supportive campus climate
- Coordinated the selection, training, and supervision of faculty and staff involved with the program
- Authorized expenditures for the project; oversaw budget and personnel records
- Coordinated project activities with internal and external support services
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Delivered outstanding program results by setting clear objectives and proactively addressing potential challenges.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation.
- Evaluated program performance through comprehensive data analysis, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with program's overall mission.
Assistant Program Director
Dr. Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program
04.2006 - 07.2019
- Promoted program to the university community
- Coordinated the development and evaluation of the academic needs assessment for students
- Maintained regular personal contact with the participants to progress and any academic concerns
- Assisted with Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Preparation course instruction and tutoring
- Assisted program manager with developing budget and student recruitment
- Maintained accurate records related to student participation, progress tracking, and outcome reporting for internal use and external stakeholders
- Facilitated strong relationships with university partners, collaborating on initiatives to improve program reach and impact
- Created a welcoming environment for participants by designing inclusive spaces that foster collaboration and learning opportunities.
Program Director
Campus Link AmeriCorps
03.2004 - 10.2005
- Provided oversight to program staff on the development and implementation of program activities and events to ensure that program goals and objectives were met or exceeded
- Developed and implemented research and evaluation activities related to CCCE AmeriCorps programs (including the Mississippi Mentor Corps, CommunityNet, and the Mississippi Citizen Scholar Corps)
- Ensured that CCCE-based AmeriCorps programs maintained compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations, guidelines and laws (including the generation and submission of reports expected by funding agencies)
- Cultivated new AmeriCorps partnerships with postsecondary institutions, K-12 schools, and community-based organizations throughout Mississippi
- Facilitated appropriate training and technical assistance to AmeriCorps members and host sites throughout Mississippi.
Regional Program Director
Campus Link AmeriCorps
06.2001 - 03.2004
- Administered federal grant that establishes partnerships with 11 college campuses statewide
- Managed multi-site programs with a total budget of over $800,000
- Built a network of service-learning and higher education professionals
- Offered a wide range of technical assistance, guidance and support to 60 AmeriCorps members and 11 site supervisors across the state
- Provided fiscal and programmatic accountability and evaluation of program objectives and goals
- Compiled quarterly reports for the Corporation for National and Community Service
- Assisted in the development and editing of federal grant proposals.
Education
Ed.D. - Higher Education
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12.2025
Master of Science - Mass Communications - Emphasis in Public Relations
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS08.1997
Skills
- Inclusive leadership
- Cross-cultural collaborations
- Training facilitation
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Program Leadership
- Budget coordination
- Student Counseling
- Student Records Management
- Dependability and Cooperation
Grants
McNair Scholars Program - Co-authored Jimmy Payne Foundation grant, McNair Scholars Testing Program, 2020
Committees And Related Work
- Judge, USM 3-Minute Thesis Competition, November 2016
- Chair, Search Committee for Assistant Director of Student Support Services Program, March 2017
- Member, Institutional Diversity Committee, 2017-2018
- Member, Parking and Transit Service Appeals Committee, 2019-2021
- Member, Screening Committee for VP for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, 2020-2021
- Member, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Film Team for Picture a Scientist, April 2021-October 2021
- Member, Task Force on the Recruitment & Retention of Diverse Talent, June 2021-2022
- Presenter, Senior Leadership Team Meeting August 2021
- Member, Screening Committee for Senior Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, December 2021-May 2022
- Member, Pillars PIT Team, January 2022-March 2022
- Presenter, New Faculty Orientation August 2022
- Guest Lecturer, Sports Leadership Class September 2022
- Member, Inclusive Teaching Strategic Planning Task Force, September 2022-2023
- National Broadcast Series Speaker, National Society for Leadership and Success October 2022
- Guest Lecturer, UNV 101, November 2022
- IHL Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award Selection Committee, November 2022-2024
- Guest presenter, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Partnering for Success Program, January 2023
- University-Wide Suicide Prevention Initiative Working, 2023
Community And Civic Engagement
- Ambassador, Area Development Partnership, 2015-2020
- Member, Area Development Partnership Leadership Pinebelt Class of 2019
- Member, The Business Case for Racial Equity Task Force, Area Development Partnership, 2021-2022
- Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., 2002-present
- Panelist, Area Development Partnership Leadership Accelerate Luncheon, October 2022
- Extra Table, volunteer, 2023
- Guest speaker, Junior League of Covington County, 2024
Certification
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace certificate
Allies training
Anti-Racist Ally training
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program (CITI) training certificate
Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) Inclusive Teaching for Equitable Learning microcredential
Mental Health First Aid training certificate
Timeline
Chief Diversity Officer
University of Southern Mississippi
03.2021 - Current
Program Director
Dr. Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program
07.2019 - 03.2021
Assistant Program Director
Dr. Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program
04.2006 - 07.2019
Program Director
Campus Link AmeriCorps
03.2004 - 10.2005
Regional Program Director
Campus Link AmeriCorps
06.2001 - 03.2004
Ed.D. - Higher Education
University of Southern Mississippi
Master of Science - Mass Communications - Emphasis in Public Relations
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Southern Mississippi
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace certificate
Allies training
Anti-Racist Ally training
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program (CITI) training certificate
Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) Inclusive Teaching for Equitable Learning microcredential
Mental Health First Aid training certificate
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