Sr. JEDI Specialist

Luminis Health•Annapolis, MD

23d•$110,644 - $165,965

About The Position

The Senior JEDI Specialist supports the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO) in designing and implementing strategy and advising leaders and staff on initiatives that advance Luminis Health’s JEDI journey and progress on the HEART recommendations. The role works across the organization to implement inclusion and diversity campaigns and initiatives aligned with strategic inclusion pillars and the Inclusion Includes Y.O.U. brand strategy. Through the RISE values, the specialist supports cultural competency programming, develops and facilitates training, and advances programs intended to address health disparities and adverse health outcomes. Working closely with population and community health teams, the specialist helps expand Luminis Health’s presence in diverse communities and strengthen community partnerships. The role designs and leads projects to improve patient and employee experiences across demographics, and serves as a first-line liaison for JEDI matters within a designated business line or entity. This includes escalated employee relations diversity issues, business resource and inclusion group initiatives, and diversity data and analytics. The position requires collaboration, team building, project coordination, professional consultation, and leadership capabilities. It provides strategic and design support to staff and leaders across Luminis Health to strengthen inclusion and the JEDI brand. The specialist performs equity-focused professional duties in coordination with the DEI Specialist and under the direct guidance and supervision of the CDEIO.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Business, Sociology, Psychology, Health Administration, Human Resources, Education, Ethnic Studies, LGBTQ Studies, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience leading diversity strategy and approaches, including coaching, consulting, facilitation, culture strategy development and deployment, employee engagement, change management, and conflict resolution.
2–4 years of experience developing and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
3–5 years of project management experience developing and implementing strategic initiatives and leading organizational change; the posting also specifies a minimum of 3 years of project-management experience.
3–5 years of experience conducting team sessions, workshops, and coaching.
3–5 years of experience effectively coaching and consulting with leadership.
3–5 years of intermediate-level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
3–5 years of intermediate-level experience with virtual presentation platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
At least 3 years of data analytics and report analysis experience.
Excellent influencing, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
No license or certification is required.

Nice To Haves

EEO certification preferred.
Project management certification is a plus.
Knowledge of EEO, diversity recruitment, and supplier diversity is a plus.
Clinical or direct healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize, develop, communicate, and implement programs and processes that align organizational culture and workforce with equitable business results.
Collaborate with departments and functions to improve efficiency and implement DEI strategies.
Develop, implement, and maintain a cultural framework that advances organizational strategy and values.
Research and implement best practices; assess performance against industry norms and align practices with business needs and strategic direction.
Recognize identity-based inequities and biases and lead organizational and partnership efforts to address them.
Advise leaders and the organization on inclusion, organizational culture, and individual, team, and organizational JEDI effectiveness.
Work with partners and colleagues to identify organizational culture and development needs.
Develop project plans and lead project-management phases for culture engagements, meeting objectives within agreed timeframes and budgets.
Monitor DEI and organizational culture developments, techniques, and technologies to support changing organizational needs.
Develop, monitor, analyze, and report key performance indicators, internal and external DEI metrics, the JEDI Scorecard, and HEART recommendations.
Implement and maintain DEI and culture education and training for executives, managers, and employees.
Collaborate with DEI champions and stakeholders to build an inclusive network and advance DEI and systems change in the community.
Engage workforce diversity, DEI champions, and leadership to promote RISE values and progress in the JEDI journey.
Manage and coordinate health equity initiatives.
Interpret, report, and present diversity reporting and workforce data analytics.
Promote and advise on the strategic direction of eight or more inclusion groups.
Design and facilitate DEI training programs.
Assess and advise on bias, discrimination, employee concerns, and patient complaints concerning disparities in care or inequitable treatment.
Manage cultural campaigns, routine projects, and events.
Manage and organize messaging and marketing communications strategies.
Assist with DEI onboarding and introductions to Luminis Health during mergers and acquisitions.
Perform other duties assigned in support of and by the CDEIO.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer match for employees who work more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Employee referral bonus program
Paid holidays for full-time employees
Disability coverage for full-time employees
Life and AD&D coverage for full-time employees
Wellness programs
Employee assistance programs