Working Title: DEAI Coordinator

　　Job Class: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist Intermediate

　　Agency: Secretary of State

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 1/20/2024

　　Closing Date : 02/05/2024

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Secretary of State / Secretary of State-MAPE

　　Division/Unit : Secretary of State / Office of Secretary of State

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : No

　　Salary Range: $26.64 - $39.06 / hourly; $55,624 - $81,557 / annually

　　Classified Status : Classified

　　Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

　　FLSA Status : Nonexempt

　　Telework Eligible : Hybrid schedule

　　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.

　　The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State (OSS) is committed to an inclusive work environment that values each employee and reflects the communities we serve. The DEAI Coordinator will serve as a champion for building cultural awareness and advancing the Office‘s DEAI initiatives and programs in collaboration with the DEAI Committee, Human Resources, the Senior Leadership Team, and OSS‘s managers and supervisors. This position will provide expert recommendations, consultation, and training to promote DEAI within OSS and also work to strengthen DEAI efforts externally with Minnesotans served by the OSS. This position will coordinate the development and implementation of the OSS‘s recruitment and retention strategies.This position will provide project management, direction, development, training, and technical expertise to assist the office with implementing DEAI plans and objectives set forth by the Office‘s DEAI Committee.

　　This position will have the option of teleworking; however, it will be based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion and would most likely be a hybrid schedule.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　At least two years of professional level experience with diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion initiatives within organizations. *A Master‘s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Public Relations or a related field substitutes for 18 months of experience, OR a related Bachelor‘s degree substitutes for 1 year, OR a related Associate‘s substitutes for 6 months.

　　Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:

　　Interpersonal skills to effectively engage and coach staff and organization leadership on DEI issues and opportunities.

　　Demonstrated experience with project management bringing a goal or an idea to completion.

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively deliver presentations, trainings, and office-wide communications.

　　Human relation skills to work collaboratively with others, deal effectively with individuals with conflicting perspectives and interests, and develop effective working relationships with customers.

　　Experience in researching diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion trends to identify and implement best practices.

　　Experience working with diverse communities.

　　Experience facilitating sensitive conversations with empathy and leadership when dealing with individuals or groups who have conflicting feelings and perspectives.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Advanced degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Public Relations or a related field.

　　Other DEI Certifications such as the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Qualified Administrator certification or accredited professional development DEI certifications.

　　Experience using qualitative and quantitative analytic data to create tracking strategies, metrics, and reporting systems to measure DEI impact.

　　An understanding of the role and operation of state government in building infrastructure.

　　Experience leading and managing large scale projects.

　　Additional Requirements

　　It is the policy that all final candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification.

　　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.