Working Title: Director of Equity and Inclusion

　　Job Class: Human Services Manager 2

　　Agency: Human Services Dept

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/17/2024

　　Closing Date : 02/06/2024

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Manager

　　Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / Office of Equity & Inclusion

　　Work Shift: Day Shift

　　Work Hours : 8;00am to 4:30pm

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : No

　　Salary Range: $39.35 - $56.61 / hourly; $82,162 - $118,201 / annually

　　Classified Status : Classified

　　Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

　　FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

　　Telework Eligible (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) : Yes

　　Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

　　Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

　　The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

　　*Telework (Within Minnesota or Neighboring States) and Flexible Hours Options Are Available.

　　The Director of the Office for Equity and Inclusion (OEI) will play a vital role in strategically planning for and obtaining legislative, stakeholder, and organizational support for advancement and implementation of the equity and inclusion strategic priorities. This position aims to foster an environment that embraces and values diversity, eliminates systemic barriers, and ensures fair and equitable opportunities. The Director is responsible for directing and managing the activities of the office by providing oversight and direction to four direct reports, two supervisors, a data analyst, and a policy lead. The office which the Director would lead conducts business to enhance understanding of equity and inclusion principles, develop comprehensive strategies, and implement programs that promote collective access, diversity, inclusivity, and equity in state policies, practices, and services. Through collaboration with key stakeholders, executive team, directors, and staff of DHS, the role will be working directly with senior leadership in setting strategy for creating more equitable outcomes for DHS. The incumbent will be responsible for creating enterprise-wide outcomes.

　　Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

　　Provide leadership for the Office for Equity and Inclusion. The Director will manage operations and budgets of the office, develop, and implement a strategic plan utilizing the office’s resources to help DHS become an antiracist and equitable agency.

　　Supervising staff, provide guidance and resources, to ensure they can effectively perform their assigned duties and achieve the objectives of the office.

　　Collaborate and work with Equity Directors to ensure that DHS policies are equitable and antiracist. Oversee implementation and training of policy writers to assure the impacts are equitable and antiracist. Work with applicable leadership and policy owners to measure impacts and improve policy and procedure. Support and empower leadersip in the development and implementation of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access & Belonging skills.

　　Represent the Office for Equity and Inclusion and the Assistant Commissioner/Chief Equity Officer across the agency and with external groups.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

　　Demonstrated leadership experience*

　　*Leadership experience can include:

　　Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead.

　　Completion of a leadership program (e.g., ELI, L4).

　　A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g., ERG) - experience must include:

　　1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals, and strategic actions.

　　100+ hours per year time commitment

　　AND

　　Five (5) years of specialized professional experience administering a DEI/Antiracism program within an organization at the policy level demonstrating the following:

　　Broad knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, antiracism and change management principles.

　　Human relations skills, manage programs, staff, budgets, and processes.

　　Experience with continuous improvement tools and methodologies to lead and/or assist teams in continuously analyzing, improving, and monitoring processes over time.

　　Understanding of theory and practices of equity and antiracism analysis.

　　Experience drafting policy and training others on analyzing policy through an equity lens.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

　　Understanding of the legislative process.

　　Organizational management and continuous improvement skills to track and measure desired outcomes.

　　Experience measuring effective of trainings and other initiatives.

　　Project leadership experience to lead meetings and provide clear direction to program staff.

　　Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns and simplify technical information for non-specialist understanding.

　　Additional Requirements

　　Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.

　　Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant‘s former employer(s).

　　AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

　　Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

　　Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.