Orchards Children’s Services Hiring for Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Job at Southfield, MI Full Time

JOB SUMMARY: Within the framework of the Agency’s mission, policies, procedures and resources, the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DDEI) is responsible for overseeing and leading the organization’s commitment to advance diversity and inclusive practices. The DDEI will strategically develop and lead the learning experience and implementation of diversity and inclusion of the organization. As a member of the Administrative Team, the DDEI will work collaboratively across the organization to develop, monitor, and report on actionable and measurable DEI goals, strategies, and metrics in alignment with strategic planning. The DDEI will ensure the organization maintains proactive and integrative policies, strategies, and practices that lead to a more inclusive work culture, a broad base of diversity knowledge with dynamic tools and continuous innovation and learning to reflect genuine inclusiveness in the workplace and all we engage.

This is a highly strategic and facilitative position which requires proven experience in diversity and inclusion training, coaching, and an understanding of institutional and structural racism/oppression. This position requires project management skills including research, planning, organizing, developing, and participating in and/or leading cross cultural/functional teams. Additionally, this role requires collaboration and experience in problem solving with a balance of empathy and pragmatism and someone who is a team player and leads by example to build trust and credibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in related field is required. Relevant professional certifications are preferred.
• Proven experience developing high performing teams to deliver established priorities with measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrated goal measurement, coaching, and team development, problem solving/issue resolution, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Extensive knowledge of employment, employee relations, organizational development, training (delivery and design), succession planning, retention and developing Diversity and Inclusion strategies.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences.
• Strong data and talent analytic skills/mindset, with experience measuring impacts and outcomes of major initiatives.
• Acton oriented, self-starter who is organized and resourceful, with superb attention to detail and without supervision.
• Ability to effectively interact, work, and develop professional relationships with people of various cultural backgrounds and those who identify as being members of groups based on race/ethnicity, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, height, weight, marital status, gender identification or expression, sexual orientation, partisan considerations, disability/range of ability or genetic information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Southfield, MI 48075: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Southfield, MI 48075