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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:

– Supervisor

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates appropriate knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. Demonstrates baseline planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Reviews completed work of others to verify accuracy and quality. Follows recommended approaches to assigned work. Supervises assigned staff and coordinates routine work activities. Monitors employee interactions and facilitates a productive working environment. Communicates instructions and policies in a consistent, effective and timely manner. Identifies and addresses concerns appropriately. Makes recommendations for possible solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows standard operating procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems
– Applies proven and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on difficult work assignments, conferring with manager on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– Organizes work of direct reports and may set priorities within general guidelines established by manager
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

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 and accurately both verbally and in written materials

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