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Employment DEIB

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Specialist (EEO) establishes and implements diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging goals and initiatives for a unit; identifies training needs; applies subject-matter expertise to provide consultation and education in areas related to diversity; and develops strategies to engage the University community with inclusion efforts.

• Coordinate, implement, and lead programs and initiatives promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to communities the University serves
• Establish diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging goals; conduct needs assessments to measure and identify opportunities to promote cultural understanding and a climate of inclusion across the organization; administer assessments to measure program success
• Ensure initiatives align with the strategic goals for the unit or campus, and are in line with overall University strategic goals
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging training offerings; develop training resources; apply best practices and emerging research related to training strategies; identify gaps and opportunities to extend training offerings throughout the organization
• Participate in and lead diversity related committees; build relationships with internal and external partners including faculty, staff, and senior leadership; develop strategies for community and stakeholder engagement
• Provide consultation to leadership on policy or legislative changes related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts; provide guidance on the impact and appropriate response to these changes
• Examine issues affecting employees; support and enhance efforts to recruit and retain diverse employees; design strategies to foster a workplace culture of openness and inclusion
• Manage projects including deliverables, timelines, outcomes, and budgets; collaborate with central units to enhance the sustainability and compliance of initiatives; analyze and report on project outcomes

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00