Yale University · 1 month ago
Senior Employee Engagement & Workplace Culture Coordinator
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $101K/yr
3+ years expYale University is committed to contributing to a better tomorrow and is seeking a Senior Employee Engagement & Workplace Culture Coordinator. This role involves serving as the primary contact for employee resource groups, supporting team development, and promoting engagement both within Yale and the broader community.
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Responsibilities
Provides coaching and counseling support to employee resource networks leadership team about topics related to building internal and external relationships, cultivating external relationships, conflict management, leading teams, leading projects, and managing up, and other competency areas as needed
Coordinates Learning & Development sessions for the leadership of the ten employee resources groups; leaders, steering committee members, and sub-committee co-chairs. Training will align with the four competencies: Career Development, Culture & Climate, Community Engagement, and Employment Excellence
Provides leadership and direction for the employee resource groups and oversees temporary and interns and delegates work assignments
Maintains a case management file to organize, manage, and track events related to the Yale employee resource networks/groups. Prepares annual strategic planning document and semi-annual reports regarding program utilization, expenses, cost per person, and measurements against annual goal for the employee resource networks
Works with each of the employee resource groups to interpret, develop and assess biennial Employee Engagement Survey data and formation of Action plans. Guides the Action plans of each employee resource network to strengthen workplace culture & climate
Supports and directs the implementation of up to 300+ activities, events, workshops, interviews, etc. designated by the respective employee resource networks
Collaborates regularly with University departments and schools such New Haven Hiring Initiative, Work +Life, Cultural Centers, student groups, and other campus partners to continuously advance community engagement and acceptance
Responsible for the delivery of overview of Employee Engagement & Workplace Culture, Employee Resources Groups in new hire orientation and will serves as an panelist. This position supports approximately 35 annual community resource fairs, promoting, Yale affinity groups, job recruitment and retention, and branding Yale to Greater New Haven Community as an employer of choice
In partnership with the New Haven Hiring Initiative, this position will be responsible for ensuring coordination and solicitation of applications for open University positions during external employee resource network events and partnerships
This position will manage Employee Resource Group websites, newsletters, social media and e-mail accounts for the respective groups by posting and responding to inquiries. Ensure existing content is current, uploading all new programs and event details. Ensures that employee interviews and spotlights are completed and promoted on a monthly basis
This position will routinely utilize WorkDay, Yale Connect, Eventbrite, Qualtrics, Excel and Google Docs, for course registration, data tracking and reporting. Data is used to create monthly and quarterly affinity groups metric reports, annual strategic planning document examine past event success, forecast future organizational needs, and track progress
Responsible for the design, delivery, and execution of several workshops; Everything You Need to Know about An Employee Resource Group, Building Community Allies, New Employee Staff Orientation, Departmental orientations, and other topics as needed. Serve as a facilitator for various employee resource group events
Qualification
Required
Experience that includes the advancement of employee engagement strategies and techniques, climate and culture related initiatives with a focus on the creation and sustainability of Employee Resource Groups
3- 5 years of experience working directly with employee resource groups development and growth
Bachelor's Degree in a related field and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Project management skills including demonstrated skills in managing multiple projects and programs
Excellent oral and written communication skills including group facilitation/training
Knowledge of employee engagement and workplace culture as a workplace initiative
Knowledge of curriculum development and delivery
Knowledge of training operations, policy and procedures
Strong ability to gather, analyze and interpret data and design reports
Ability to work in a chaotic and fast-paced environment
Ability to make sound decisions and execute
Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills
Ability to resolve problems in a quick, efficient and creative manner
Computer skills should include graphs, metrics design and proficiency with Outlook and Microsoft Office suite of tools
Company
Yale University
Yale University is a research and education institution that prioritizes its students.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$42.86MKey Investors
Bezos Earth FundAlfred P. Sloan FoundationHyundai Hope On Wheels
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2025-05-21Grant· $0.05M
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Leadership Team
Geoffrey Chatas
Senior Vice President for Operations
Jack Callahan
Senior Vice President for Operations
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