State of Minnesota · 15 hours ago

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager 2 / Director of Equal Opportunity and Access

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$43.38/hr - $62.41/hr

5+ years exp

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No H1B

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Responsibilities

Direct DCYF’s efforts in implementing equal opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity and inclusiveness in employment and service delivery.

Lead the Equal Opportunity and Access Division (EOAD) operations so that DCYF programs and policies support and reflect the agency’s implementation of equal opportunity and inclusiveness in employment and service delivery.

Direct the investigation of complaints of unlawful discrimination filed internally or externally (with the Minnesota Human Rights Department, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and U.S. Office for Civil Rights) so that clients of federally funded human services programs receive appropriate treatment regardless of their race, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, or religion.

Serve as the DCYF Affirmative Action Officer and direct the development, administration, approval and monitoring of affirmative action plans and equal opportunity programs for DCYF, to ensure agency is compliant with State and Federal affirmative action, EEO, and civil rights laws and regulations.

Direct and oversee development, monitoring, and implementation of policies and procedures which provide equal access for recipients of programs administered by DCYF.

Qualification

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EEO/AA laws knowledgeInclusion initiativesLeadership experienceCivil rights compliancePolicy developmentCollaboration skillsLicense to practice lawCompliance system developmentGovernment Data Practices ActTitle VI knowledgeResource allocation

Required

Demonstrated leadership experience, which can include: Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead, Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4), A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include: 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals, and strategic actions, 100+ hours per year time commitment.

Five years of professional work experience in the practice of law or working on equal opportunity and access-related requirements (EEO/AA). Experience must demonstrate: A solid working knowledge and understanding of EEO/AA laws, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to the Minnesota Human Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, civil rights requirements, and affirmative action and equal employment opportunity requirements.

Experience supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism initiatives.

Experience engaging and motivating others in collaborative efforts and to deal effectively with individuals and groups with sometimes conflicting perspectives, interests, and positions.

Knowledge of the function of state and local human service delivery systems.

Experience in equitably formulating, implementing, and evaluating policies, procedures, and programs.

Preferred

License to practice law.

Experience developing an equal opportunity and access-related compliance system.

Knowledge of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and ability to analyze data, determine classification of data and provide protection of not public data.

Experience working with State and/or Federal government agencies (e.g. Minnesota Department of Human Rights, Minnesota Management and Budget, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and U.S. Office for Civil Rights).

Knowledge or experience with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 regarding civil rights coordination and limited English proficiency compliance, protected class discrimination complaints and investigations, ADA (Title I and Title II) accommodation requests, digital accessibility standards, and/or translation services.

Experience allocating staff and fiscal resources.

Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.