Top Diversity Executive plans and directs all aspects of an organization's diversity programs. Involved in recruiting, retaining, and training a talented, diverse workforce. Being a Top Diversity Executive studies, develops, and implements training programs to educate employees and offers support and knowledge. Stays abreast of changes in regulatory and market conditions that may affect the organization's diversity programs. Additionally, Top Diversity Executive makes any necessary changes or adjustments to ensure compliance and sensitivity to the needs of all employees. Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Top Diversity Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Diversity Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Under the direction of the Community Services Manager, the incumbent will lead the city in the development of a citywide diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) program. The incumbent will work cross-functionally to perform highly responsible, complex, professional, administrative, and technical work and may work with community groups, elected officials, city staff, and commissions and/or committees on DEI-related efforts.
Serve as a subject matter expert on Title VI/VIII, diversity, equity and inclusion, and community outreach; work collaboratively to create tools and resources to support the adoption of practices and behaviors that enable diverse and inclusive city programs and services.
Develop, implement, and update agreements, action plans, and communications plans to ensure compliance with Title VI/VIII. Through research and analysis, identifies and proposes potential solutions to complex, technical Title VI/VIII related issues and questions that arise within the city or are raised by members of the public.
Pioneer development of city staff DEI Committee focused on internal employee cultural education, sharing, promotion, and celebration.
Develops and implements targeted activities to seek public participation and input on Public Works and Community Services projects, programs, and services relative to City’s Title VI/VIII Plans.
Actively leads discussions and serves as a city staff representative to the Federal Way Diversity Commission. Develop, coordinate, and deliver public presentations and community conversations surrounding DEI issues.
Create programs and tools to identify and eliminate barriers in the city’s approach to service with an emphasis on institutional equity; work with departments to examine rules, policies, procedures, processes, practices, and distribution of resources that support an inclusive work environment and an equitable public service environment.
Identifies Title VI/VIII and DEI training and development opportunities for elected officials.
Participates in and attends meetings with stakeholders, community-based organizations, and regional partners as appropriate.
Creates metrics to track and evaluate the city’s efforts to increase DEI in its culture and operations.
Provide periodic written and oral reports to the Mayor, City Council, and management team.
Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance on-site at City Hall.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in equal opportunity employment, workforce diversity and inclusion, affirmative action plan implementation, Title VI/VIII compliance, or related-work.
Experience managing public-facing civil rights program compliance is highly desirable as is Title VI/VIII experience in public sector industry.
Certified Diversity Professional (CDP) or similar DEI certification is highly desirable.
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