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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:

– Senior Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. May demonstrate subject matter expertise. Demonstrates intermediate to advanced planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Demonstrates the ability to coach assigned employees. Assigns and reviews completed work to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards. Trains, coaches, mentors, and motivates staff. Anticipates potential problems, issues, and opportunities; researches and recommends solutions within defined policies. May develop creative recommendations for solving problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Professional track, performs work at the Senior Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)
– May assist in planning and forecasting budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies general precedents and practices and specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– Organizes work of direct reports and sets team priorities
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $68,200.00
• MidPoint – $85,200.00
• Maximum – $102,300.00