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Working Title: Director of Enterprise Equity & Inclusion Officer

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Principal

Agency: Mn Management & Budget

• Job ID : 79964

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/07/2024

• Closing Date : 09/27/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Mn Management & Budget

• Division/Unit : Office of Inclusion

• Work Shift/Work Hours : 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $48.45 - $69.48 / hourly; $101,163 - $145,074 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The office of inclusion provides structure and strategic direction for enterprise-wide diversity and inclusion efforts for all protected classes and supports agencies and staff charged with carrying out essential responsibilities in the areas of diversity and inclusion, Equal Employment Opportunity (EO), affirmative action, the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), and Olmstead implementation.

As the Director of Enterprise Equity & Inclusion, you will provide operational leadership, direction and oversight to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to thrive. Our One Minnesota community is made up of people from various places, of different races, and with different abilities. In Minnesota, we know we are all better off together. Diversity, Inclusion, and equity are essential core values to achieve a top priority of One Minnesota.

The Office of Inclusion is seeking applicants with demonstrated commitment to an organizational culture of diversity and inclusion who can lead the State of Minnesota in its efforts to establish and advance equal employment opportunities, inclusive and accessible work environments, equitable procurement practices, and broad-based community engagement.

This position facilitates implementation of structure and strategic direction for enterprise-wide diversity and inclusion efforts for all protected classes. Supports agencies and staff charged with carrying out essential responsibilities in the areas of diversity and inclusion, Equal Employment Opportunity (EO), affirmative action, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Olmstead implementation.

JOB DUTIES:

• Implement and manage the strategy for public participation in the One Minnesota Council for Inclusion and Equity established by Executive Order 19-01 and 21-13.

• Support the implementation for the strategic vision on statewide equity, diversity, and inclusion programs through planning, facilitating, and presenting as applicable.

• Provide strategic direction, advice, and consultation to state agency partners to advance integration of diversity, equity, inclusion and racial justice principles and values into state agency culture.

• Create partnerships and provide support to the diversity, equity, & inclusion liaisons to create alignment throughout the cabinet agencies.

• Represent the Office of Inclusion at agency meetings to increase office visibility and transparency.

• Develop and implement an enterprise communication strategy to support and advance communication efforts that address diversity and inclusion, affirmative action, ADA and equal employment opportunity, and respect and sensitivity issues to enhance understanding and compliance.

• Support the implementation of the Long-range plan throughout the enterprise.

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) years of professional level experience in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, or a related field.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Public Policy, or related field and at least three (3) years of professional level experience with Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Experience must include:

• Leadership: Demonstrated skills and experience to successfully lead and manage statewide initiatives in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion; ability to plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate, and implement program objectives; and proven ability to think strategically and creatively around Equity, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.

• Program Management: Experience analyzing public policy and operational programs to identify institutional barriers.Experience designing, planning and implementing organizational diversity and inclusion change initiatives.

• Communications/Human Relations: Superior oral and written skills to successfully interact, engage, and cultivate strong relationships and establish effective partnerships with the Governor’s Office, agency executive leaders, external stakeholders, legislators and staff, community groups and advocacy organizations;ability to influence leaders and decision makers; presentation and communication skills to discuss technical topics to non-technical audiences such as agency managers, legislators and members of the public; and understanding of relationships to drive effective collaboration with peers and stakeholders.

• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage several concurrent projects that might involve coordinating the work of multiple state agencies; program and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Computer Skills :Proficiency in the use of word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting executive and/or senior leadership

• Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning skills to achieve optimal productivity and results

• Basic understanding Minnesota Building Code and state and federal Accessibility Guidelines, (including electronic areas) and all other relevant state and federal laws, regulations and procedures including the ADA Titles 2 and 3

• Basic understanding of the Human Resources system, laws, rules, collective bargaining agreements, and policies and practices

Additional Requirements

Minnesota Management and Budget will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.