DASNY (Dormitory Authority - State of New York ) · 2 weeks ago
Chief Diversity Officer
Albany, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$164K/yr - $164K/yr
10+ years expDASNY (Dormitory Authority - State of New York) is seeking a Chief Diversity Officer responsible for overseeing the implementation of diversity and inclusion policies across the organization. The role involves collaborating with various departments to foster an inclusive workplace and ensuring compliance with state diversity laws.
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Responsibilities
Serve as DASNY’s central point of contact on all diversity & inclusion matters
Responsible for the development and implementation of DASNY’s Strategic Plan on diversity and inclusion
Represent DASNY at New York State diversity forums and councils and serve as liaison with other state governmental entities on diversity and inclusion matters
Draft and implement diversity and inclusion policies, procedures, guidelines, and strategies; evaluate effectiveness, scope and progress, and revise as necessary
Review and monitor DASNY’s procurement and grant processes and recommends practices and procedures to ensure robust MWBE, SDVOB, and small business inclusion across all DASNY program areas
Support procurement staff in identifying diverse suppliers of goods and services
Collaborate with department heads to integrate diversity & inclusion initiatives into strategic and operational planning
Monitor D&I metrics including recruitment, retention, promotion rates, and employee engagement across demographic groups
Identify recruitment strategies, career advancement pathways, and mentorship programs for underrepresented employees and liaison with Human Resources on implementation
Oversee development of employee resource groups
Develop and deliver diversity & inclusion training programs and DASNY-wide programming to recognize, promote and celebrate diversity and foster a more inclusive workplace culture
Develop comprehensive reporting and analysis on internal diversity and equity
Monitor and report on program effectiveness and fulfill any compliance reporting requirements
Assign, manage, and prioritize workload. Mentor and train direct reports, supporting their professional development
Participate in strategic planning efforts and other Management activities and initiatives
Represent DASNY at conferences, outreach meetings, and professional functions
Undertakes special assignments as directed
Supervise, train, and evaluate staff
Develop, document and implement policies and procedures
Assess, develop and implement internal controls, and oversee the review and testing of same
Must maintain regular attendance in accordance with DASNY attendance and leave policies
Must adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination
Manage DASNY resources and expenditures pursuant to DASNY policies and procedures and State and Federal laws
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, cultural studies, social services, organizational development or related fields
Ten years of post-graduate relevant work experience, with direct experience in policy development, organizational change and workforce development
Six years' experience supervising and evaluating professional staff
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize
Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
Demonstrated management skills
Demonstrated judgment and discretion in matters of confidentiality
Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills
Proficiency in PC applications such as Outlook, Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint
Preferred
A master's degree or post-graduate degree plus ten years relevant experience, including experience advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion
Experience with labor and employee relations, strategic development, program leadership, and community outreach
Experience supervising and evaluating professional staff and a solid record of management experience
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a variety of professionals in other disciplines
Benefits
Choice of several health insurance plans
Dental & vision insurance
Membership in the NYS Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
13 vacation days per year
13 sick days per year
5 days of personal leave per year
12 paid holidays per year (plus one float day)
Tuition reimbursement
Training & development opportunities
Telecommuting Work Plan - Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to DASNY’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines. The days designated as telecommute days must be consistent with operational needs as determined by DASNY division, department and/or unit management. Employees may only telecommute on up to four (4) workdays per pay period and shall be limited to no more than two (2) contiguous telecommute workdays. Eligibility applies after 3 months of employment.
Limited Work from Home (LWFH) – additional telecommute days according to DASNY’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Eligibility applies after 6 months of employment.
DASNY is a government employer for purposes of the Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF Program). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance of certain student loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. For more information regarding PSLF Program and whether you qualify please visit the Studentaid.gov website.
Company
DASNY (Dormitory Authority - State of New York )
DASNY is New York State's facilities finance and construction authority.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase