New York State Homes & Community Renewal · 1 month ago
Chief Diversity Officer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$128K/yr - $161K/yr
7+ years expNew York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State. The Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer (CDO) will provide strategic leadership and policy direction to ensure that HCR’s workforce and programs embody the principles of fairness, inclusion, and equal opportunity.
FinanceProperty ManagementReal Estate
Responsibilities
Advise the Commissioner/CEO and executive team on DEI-related policy, compliance, and organizational culture matters
Lead the development and implementation of HCR’s Five-Year Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan, aligning DEI goals with agency priorities and New York State equity mandates
Ensure that HCR’s DEI policies and practices reflect both the spirit and letter of federal and state civil rights, fair housing, and equal opportunity laws
Serve as a senior thought partner to executive leadership, ensuring DEI considerations inform policy design, hiring, procurement, and program delivery
Serve as liaison to statewide DEI initiatives
Provide leadership and counsel to the HCR Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Partner with Human Resources to establish equitable practices in recruitment, hiring, promotion, and retention, ensuring that diversity and inclusion are integral to all workforce processes
Provide executive oversight for the development and delivery of agency-wide DEI training, ensuring alignment with HCR’s mission, values, and compliance obligations
Collaborate with Labor Relations and HR to maintain a respectful, bias-free, and harassment-free work environment
Lead initiatives, in collaboration with HR, to strengthen career pathways, mentoring, and leadership development opportunities for underrepresented groups
Coordinate and assist with the implementation of events and activities that promote diversity and tolerance
Collaborate with HCR’s procurement and development divisions to expand MWBE/SDVOB participation in contracting and construction opportunities
Collaborate with HCR’s head of the Department of Empowerment, Compliance & Opportunity (DECO) to develop and implement outreach programs that increase engagement of diverse developers, lenders, and community-based organizations
Oversee agency-wide data collection, analytics, and reporting related to DEI and EEO outcomes
Analyze workforce and program demographic data to identify disparities and guide corrective action
Ensure all DEI-related reporting obligations to the NYS Department of Civil Service, Office of Diversity and Inclusion Management (ODIM), and other oversight entities are met in a timely and accurate manner
Design and oversee systems to monitor and evaluate agency performance in achieving DEI goals across employment, contracting, and community impact metrics
Prepare and present regular DEI progress reports to the Commissioner/CEO and HCR’s Board
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in DEI leadership, EEO compliance, or public sector diversity management
Demonstrated understanding of Federal and State mandates and laws relating to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action dealing with employment in the public sector in New York State
Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic DEI plans and leading cross-functional organizational change
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, foster collaboration, and build trust
Experience managing diverse teams and complex compliance or programmatic portfolios
Strategic, systems-level thinker who can translate policy into measurable outcomes
Politically astute, with skill in navigating multi-stakeholder environments
Proven ability to drive culture change through partnership and accountability
Commitment to equity, transparency, and public service excellence
Preferred
advanced degree (J.D., M.P.A., M.B.A., or related field)
Knowledge of federal and state civil rights, Title VI, MWBE/SDVOB, and Fair Housing laws and regulations
Experience in data collection/analysis/strategy
Knowledge of or experience in multifamily housing finance
Company
New York State Homes & Community Renewal
Welcome to New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR)! New York State Homes and Community Renewal is your statewide housing resource.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Betsy Mallow
Executive Deputy Commissioner & COO
Jenna Pastor
Human Resources Business Partner
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