Director, Umsom Office Of Equity, Diversity And Inclusion

The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM)is seeking aDirector, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusionfor the newly created UMSOM Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (OEDI) to fulfill the OEDI vision and mission. The OEDI vision is for UMSOM to be aligned as an equitable, diverse, inclusive and anti-oppressive organization with the mission of optimizing equity and eliminating bias for all members within the institution and in its interactions with our surrounding community. Under Direction of the Associate Dean for Faculty Diversity and Inclusion, the Director will work closely with the Diversity Leadership Council on strategic and data-driven initiatives to ensure equity, foster belonging and engagement, advance opportunity and awareness within the University’s communities. This position will coordinate with EDI leads within SOM, UMB, and UMMS to advance the Office’s priorities related to EDI strategic planning, implementation, and accountability at UMSOM. Benefits: UMB offers acomprehensive benefits packagethat prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). Primary Duties Include But Not Limited To: * * Provide high-level assistance and advice to the Vice President/Chief Diversity Officer to develop strategies, programs, initiatives, and assessment protocols to help the university measure and achieve its Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) goals. * Assist with strategic planning and fostering institutional effectiveness, with a particular focus on EDI. Prepare institutional data for high-level planning and assessment related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Produce outcome/impact reports for the university and other key stakeholders. * Manage and raise visibility for high-profile, ongoing institution-wide projects that the EDI Office launches. * Provide oversight of areas of outreach, affinity groups, and delivery of programs and services with constituents and partners. * Provide strategic guidance and learning to faculty, staff, students, and academic and administrative departments on promoting employee and student engagement, learning, development, and programming. * Advise and represent EDI Office and work with campus partners in internal and grant activities relating to the advancing of the mission * Cultivate partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, professional associations to promote and highlight best practices, and other efforts focused on advancing diversity and inclusion. * Work with students, staff, and faculty workforce to develop best practices for engagement and retention. * Continuously listen, work with constituents across campus in the community, and globally to continually assess the diversity and inclusion landscape. * Lead coordination of UMSOM unconscious bias training program Staff Diversity Leadership Council meetings. * Develop and coordinate a DEI-resource center * Lead development of a core SOM DEI curriculum. * Collaborate with pipeline program leadership for recruitment and programming purposes * Perform other duties as assigned. *Education:Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Education, Administrative Science, Law, Health or Policy, or a related EDI field. Master's, Ph.D., or Ed.D. degree preferred. Experience:Six (6) years spent progressively building a background in equity, diversity, or inclusion, organizational culture effectiveness, or leadership development, preferably in an academic setting that includes experience in workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion, equal employment opportunity, social justice, or related fields. Supervisory Experience:Three (3) years of experience at a management and/or leadership level. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: * * Demonstrated problem solving, project planning, and implementation skills. Experience in the design and implementation of organizational and strategic plans that incorporate clear strategies that align with institutional goals. * Proven ability to research and prepare executive-level documents, reports, and summaries. * Proven ability to handle highly sensitive issues that require sound judgment, strict discretion, and confidentiality. * Able to foster relationships with co-workers, university stakeholders, and others to advance institutional equity, diversity, and inclusion. * Accomplish responsibilities by performing significant managerial supporting EDI. * Possess subject matter expertise in creating an EDI culture. Achieve objectives through coordinated efforts of others, typically by managing recruitment, engagement, performance, and development of employees. * Develop, implement, and manage goals and outcomes. * Participate in strategic planning. * Determine and enforce processes, practices, and/or policies. Manages operations, workflow, projects, and/or systems that have strategic impact. Accountable for operational resources. * Oversee overall direction of University EDI projects and initiatives that have significant University impact as designated by VP. * Oversee and execute strategic EDI goals that directly align with University EDI strategy. * Authority to make managerial conclusions, informing VP of results. Provides transformational advice and support to leadership on University long-term strategic vision. Decisions and quality of execution have significant impact to the University. * Thorough knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. * Excellent communicator in both written and oral formats, preferably with excellent presentation skills and experience Ability to support a mission and strategic vision. * Possess instructional, training, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships. * Skill in consultation and change management. * Ability to demonstrate, comprehend, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Accountability, Civility, Collaboration, Diversity,Excellence, Leadership, and Knowledge. *Hiring Range: $100,800 - $112,000 (Commensurate with education and experience) * UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department [email protected]. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit aUMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also [email protected]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff *Organization: School of Medicine - Academic Affairs *Title: *Director, UMSOM Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Location: null Requisition ID: 230000T6