CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy · 5 hours ago
Executive Chief Diversity Officer
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$145K/yr - $170K/yr
8+ years expCUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy is seeking a Chief Diversity Officer to lead their Office of Diversity and Compliance. The CDO will oversee the development and implementation of training and compliance activities related to diversity and equal opportunity, while maintaining confidentiality and integrity with students, faculty, and staff.
Health CareHigher EducationSecondary Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Developing and presenting training programs and disseminating information related to diversity, equal opportunity, and compliance at the schools
Maintaining current knowledge and materials related to laws, rules, regulations, and best practices for advancing equal opportunity and diversity
In collaboration with the Offices of Human Resources, overseeing employee recruitment and search processes, including but not limited to ensuring recruitment outreach, reviewing search process documents, and monitoring employee selection and hiring processes to ensure compliance with governmental and University policies
Conducting investigations of complaints asserted under Title IV, VI, VII and IX and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, ADA, in accordance with applicable federal, state, local and University policies
Overseeing the implementation and development of initiatives, programs, and events designed to foster a climate that encourages respect for diversity amongst students, faculty, and staff, including working with relevant campus-based student, faculty, and staff committees
Preparing required memoranda and reports, working closely with CUNY Offices and external administrative agencies, as necessary on compliance audits and initiatives
Serving as campus representative and liaison to the relevant CUNY Offices
Performing other duties as assigned by the Deans or designees
Qualification
Required
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree
Eight years' related experience
Extensive familiarity with faculty, student and staff issues and culture in a higher education environment
A JD degree with experience in the field of employment law
Admission to the New York State bar
Experience conducting investigations in the equal opportunity and diversity arenas
Knowledge of and experience in complying with the requirements of relevant city, state and federal statutes related to Title IV, VI, VII, and IX and Section 504 and ADA
A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in a higher education institution in a similar role, including but not limited to equal opportunity compliance and investigations
Experience working in a unionized and an online higher education environment
Excellent diplomatic, interpersonal, analytical, organizational and oral/written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a high-level administrative team and ability to interact with diverse groups of students, faculty and staff
Working knowledge of MS Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint)
Familiarity with investigative/case management software
Training as a trauma informed investigator
Benefits
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.
We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/ pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.
Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
Company
CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy (CUNY SPH) sustains a healthier New York City through education, research, and service.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$5.58MKey Investors
National Institutes of HealthRuth Wooden
2024-06-24Grant· $5.2M
2022-05-25Grant· $0.12M
2022-01-04Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Alfonso Y. Chang
Member Board Of Directors
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Doris L. Suarez
Chief of Staff at the Dean's Office
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