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Children's Aid Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Manhattan, New York
Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 7/3/24Full Time--Manhattan
Job ID: 007153
Description:
Executive Headquarters (117 West 124th St)
$160,000 - $180,000 /year
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Chief People and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, the Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) will lead the organization's efforts to advance its anti-racist goals and promote an inclusive organizational culture. The VP of DEI is responsible for developing and implementing strategies, programs, and initiatives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) across all aspects of our organization in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
Essential Duties:
Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
Assist the Chief in developing and driving the organization’s overall DEI strategy in alignment with our mission, values, and business objectives.
Co-chair the DEI Council and lead the goal-setting and execution of DEI initiatives.
Act as a trusted advisor and resource to employees at all levels on DEI matters, providing mentorship, guidance, and support as needed.
Partner with senior leadership to integrate DEI principles into all organizational aspects, including hiring, retention, promotion, and employee development.
Collaborate with HR to establish and implement inclusive recruitment and hiring practices to attract diverse talent at all organizational levels.
Partner with HR to develop and implement policies and practices that create a more inclusive and equitable workplace environment.
Design and deliver training programs and workshops to increase awareness and understanding of DEI issues among employees and leadership.
Support Employee Resource Groups (ERG) in building a community that is inclusive of the needs of different identities and stakeholders.
Continuously evaluate DEI programs to drive improvement, identifying areas for innovation and growth.
Inform internal and external DEI-related communications.
Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure progress and success in advancing DEI initiatives and regularly report on outcomes to senior leadership.
Build and maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and subject matter experts to enhance employee DEI learning opportunities.
Manage a team of external and internal consultants.
Stay informed about emerging trends, best practices, and legal requirements related to DEI, and ensure that our policies and practices remain up-to-date and compliant.
Externally, represent the organization as a thought leader and advocate for DEI, participating in industry forums, conferences, and partnerships.
Perform other duties as assigned
* Minimum Qualifications:*
Eight years of experience leading DEI initiatives in an organizational setting, with a proven track record of success.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; an additional four years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Four years of experience developing and delivering DEI training programs and workshops.
Three years of experience managing a team.
Key Competencies:**
Deep understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts, issues, and best practices; and a commitment to continuous learning and growth in the field of DEI.
Working knowledge of human resources principles.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others to action.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect and interpret data to drive decision-making.
Outstanding project management skills with the ability to manage complex initiatives.
Proven experience effectively managing and leading teams.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences.
Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and compliance requirements related to DEI and human resources.
It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children’s Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Children’s Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children’s Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.
The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.
Requirements:
Job Type Full Time
Location --Manhattan
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