Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager (Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt.1)
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is seeking a highly motivated professional to serve as the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Manager within the Bureau of Human Resources. This position leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of statewide diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; supports inclusive recruitment strategies; and provides expert guidance to IDPH programs on culturally competent practices that strengthen services to diverse and underserved communities. The role manages internal DEI programs, represents the agency at meetings and outreach events, supervises assigned staff, coordinates legislative and policy activity related to diversity efforts, and serves as a key resource in advancing policies and strategies that promote an inclusive workplace.
Requirements
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
- Require appropriate, valid and current driver's license.
- Requires the ability to engage with Business Enterprise Program (BEP) contractors and subcontractors to support the goals of BEP and the Fair Contracting Task Force.
Nice To Haves
- Five (5) or more years of experience leading a public or private organization related to diversity, equity and inclusion
- Three (3) years of experience determining diversity and inclusion recruitment strategies to appeal to diverse applicants
- Two (2) years of experience analyzing administrative programs and developing effective courses of action related to diversity, equity and inclusion
- Four (4) years of experience developing, implementing, or interpreting operating policies and procedures.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with various professionals, government agencies, educational institutions and other agencies and organizations.
Responsibilities
- Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of statewide diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Supports inclusive recruitment strategies.
- Provides expert guidance to IDPH programs on culturally competent practices that strengthen services to diverse and underserved communities.
- Manages internal DEI programs.
- Represents the agency at meetings and outreach events.
- Supervises assigned staff.
- Coordinates legislative and policy activity related to diversity efforts.
- Serves as a key resource in advancing policies and strategies that promote an inclusive workplace.
- Performs a full range of highly responsible administrative functions as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager of the Bureau of Human Resources.
- Supports the recruitment team by enhancing Public Health’s inclusiveness by attracting candidates who represent a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences and talents.
- Provides guidance, consultation, and assistance to offices, bureaus and programs agency-wide regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
- Assists other committees across IDPH as needed.
- Plans and executes internal IDPH diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives.
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Coordinates the Division’s legislative program.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
- Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
- Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
- Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
- 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
- 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
- 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
- 13-14 paid holidays per year
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
