Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) Specialist HEa

POSITION DETAILS

The Office of Compliance and Diversity (C&D) is seeking a DEI Specialist. Reporting to the Chief Diversity Officer and Dean of Diversity (“CDO/Dean of Diversity”), the Specialist will be an integral part of C&D. The C&D office serves a resource for all members of the campus community, ensuring campus-wide compliance with CUNY policies, laws and affirmative action and related ethics regulations, and coordinating the diversity, affirmative action, Title IX and ADA accessibility efforts on campus. The Specialist must maintain confidentiality and present a professional, tactful, and welcoming introduction when engaging, interacting or communicating with all constituencies of the University, CUNY administrators and visitors. In addition, the Specialist will create a welcoming, supportive safe and inclusive environment. The Specialist will:

· Serve as specialist in the C&D, including service on and participation in divisional and university committees, as well as serving as a C&D specialist throughout the College community;

· Provide DEI educational and cultural support for all campus community members and constituencies seeking a sense of belonging or allyship by promoting and fostering an environment of cross-cultural understanding of culture, race, identity, orientation and heritage;

· Manage the administration of various task forces, working groups and teams overseen by the C&D office;

· Serve as intake personnel for C&D office regarding Affirmative Action, ADA/accessibility, DEI and other related compliance matters as well as create and maintain electronic compliance report and tracking logs;

· Coordinate office compliance activities, and gather data for federal, state and institutional reporting;

· In collaboration with the C&D team, maintain and create (when appropriate) content for the department website, literature, and brochures;

· Manage, track, and respond to C&D’s report databases, including the comprehensive accessibility database;

· Draft, edit, and manage C&D correspondence, such as compliance report responses, accessibility barriers report confirmations and work group/task force documentation;

· Assist the CDO/Dean of Diversity with DEI and Accessibility campus-wide related initiatives, projects, program planning and strategic plan implementation around multiculturalism, inclusion and social justice;

· Responsible for the coordination, facilitation and scheduling of trainings, events, and campus forums, and the implementation of thematic (historical, cultural, theological) weeks and months, such as Hispanic Heritage Month, LGBTQ History Week, Cultural Explosion Week, Black History Month, Women’s History Month and Asian Pacific Heritage Week, etc;

· Create and oversee the campus Cultural Awareness calendar, monthly Multicultural Campus Engagement Calendar as well as Diversity thematic calendars;

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum two years prior administrative compliance experience

• Masters Degree preferred

• Experience working with faculty, administrators, students, and external stakeholders

• Excellent computer skills, including MS office suite, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently

• Excellent written, oral, facilitation and interpersonal communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to plan and achieve short and long-range goals driven by the mission and goals of the department

• Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to effectively prioritize, successfully perform responsibilities autonomously, and work collaboratively and effectively with students, faculty, and staff in a dynamic and diverse work environment.

• Experience serving as administrative liaison and connector

• Candidates with experience working in DEI matters preferred

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Develops and administers employment compliance and diversity initiatives.

• Assists in implementing Affirmative Action (AA), equal employment opportunity (EEO), and diversity policies by ensuring compliance with relevant federal, state, and local statutes such as Executive Order 11246, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the American with Disabilities Act

• Prepares data and creates reports on Affirmative Action Plans, recruiting activities and outcomes, and employee demographics, identifying trends and issues

• Helps prepare and deliver innovative communications and training programs on diversity, compliance with employment law, implementation of the Affirmative Action Plan, and other topics as needed

• Administers selected recruiting and search procedures

• Assists in developing and implementing diversity awareness programs.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience. $52,267 - $54,313

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

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CLOSING DATE

5/25/2024

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

28393