Competency Description

Ability to foster a welcoming and respectful workplace environment while recognizing personal differences. Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and respectful manner.

Proficiency Levels & Typical Behaviors

Basic

  • Understands the University’s commitment to creating a workplace environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated, and how that commitment relates to one’s role at the university.
  • Demonstrates civil and respectful behaviors in support of the Policy on Ethics and Responsibilities for UI Staff and the UI Human Rights policy.
  • Knows where to find organizational policies, procedures, and resources related to respectful behavior and free expression.

Working

  • Maintains productive work relationships while considering multiple perspectives.
  • Resolves conflicts effectively.
  • Understands and describes the unit’s commitment to creating a workplace environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated, and the reasons for its importance.
  • Contributes to a welcoming and respectful workplace environment as described above.

Extensive

  • Promotes a workplace environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated, where every individual is empowered to make a positive impact, and in which workplace concerns are addressed effectively.
  • Evaluates impact of unit policies and procedures on employees.
  • Recommends policies and practices to advance a welcoming and respectful workplace environment as described above.
  • Forms respectful relationships with individuals and organizations representing various constituencies, and seeks regular input to better understand potential issues and to enhance recruitment and retention efforts.
  • Supports implementation of unit strategic plans related to a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
  • Engages in on-going self-reflection and continues to advance one’s own knowledge and skills related to fostering a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
  • Recognizes and addresses disrespectful or non-welcoming behavior in one’s unit/department.

Expert/Leader

  • Communicates to multiple internal and external constituencies the importance of a welcoming and respectful workplace environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated, and where every individual is empowered to make a positive impact, to advance the UI’s mission.
  • Uses data to evaluate outcomes of policies and practices in their unit and implements continuous improvement strategies to enhance a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
  • Coaches and teaches others to develop a welcoming and respectful workplace environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated, and where every individual is empowered to make a positive impact.
  • Considers the importance of a welcoming and respectful workplace environment in unit strategic planning.
  • Promotes a welcoming and respectful workplace environment that recognizes, celebrates, and rewards behaviors that support the university’s core values.
  • Recognizes and addresses disrespectful or non-welcoming behavior, including one’s own; holds people accountable for such behavior.