Description:

　　JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

　　SENIOR EQUITY OFFICER

　　CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY

　　Number of Positions: 1

　　Starting Salary: $103,176

　　THE CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY

　　For nearly 150 years, Chicago Public Library (CPL) has been at the heart of our city. A place of wonder, exploration and community, CPL welcomes more than 9 million people every year. Our national and international leadership in the library field stems from our deep commitment to supporting and serving patrons as they learn, play, develop skills and strengthen their communities.

　　THE OPPORTUNITY

　　As a member of the Chicago Public Library senior management team reporting to the Deputy Commissioner, the Senior Equity Officer is responsible for the overall management and participation in the administration of racial and social equity policies and practices for the Chicago Public Library

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

　　Directs the development of goals and strategies that promote equity and inclusion in the department processes, practices, and policymaking. Manages and participates in the development of outreach and engagement policies, procedures, and plans to facilitate the effective inclusive delivery and participation of the library’s initiatives and projects and to engage and increase stakeholder participation. Manages and monitors data relevant to department racial and social equity gaps, impact analysis and gains. Develops metrics to measure the effectiveness of equity goals.

　　LOCATION: HWLC 400 S. State St. Chicago, IL 60605

　　DAYS OFF: Two days off a week

　　SHIFT: Monday- Friday 9am-5pm may require some evenings and weekends

　　HOURS: 37.5 hours per week to be scheduled during normal unit hours

　　THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

　　Qualifications:

　　Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree, plus four (4) years of work experience in the administration of diversity, equity, racial, and/or social justice programs of which one year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience provided the minimum degree requirement is met.

　　Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

　　Education & Employment Verification- Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

　　NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

　　NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.

　　SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

　　This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

　　Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

　　Proficiency leading equity assessments

　　Experience in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) for a large government organization

　　Experience advising personnel on equity principles, concepts, laws and best practices.

　　Experience performing data analysis and reporting

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　　Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applicants will be accepted.

　　Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

　　If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY). Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

　　ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

　　The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

　　City of Chicago

　　Brandon Johnson, Mayor

　　Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm. Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm on February 8, 2024. No exceptions will be made.