Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Case Western Reserve University, United States

Updated: 15 days ago
Location: Campus, ILLINOIS
Job Type: FullTime

POSITION OBJECTIVES

Working independently under the Associate Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, this position will direct all aspects of the Case Comprehensive Cancer Centers (Case CCC) Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The overarching goal of the office is to develop and implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve successful outcomes that create a culture of inclusive excellence. The director is responsible for diversity programming within the office and operationalizing the center’s plan to enhance diversity and align/collaborate diversity, equity, and inclusion program and training initiatives with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence office of the dean as needed. The director will also oversee the office for diversity equity and inclusion webpage and dashboard and be responsible for the annual diversity report. Additionally, the director will assist with the facilitation of diversity training sessions, identify strategic partnerships and alliances, and represent the office on partner institution diversity equity and inclusion committees. In addition, the position will oversee compliance with the cancer center support grant funding opportunity announcement section on Plan to Enhance Diversity; a new required component of all National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provide leadership by directing and overseeing the development, implementation and delivery of diversity and inclusion initiatives that foster an inclusive environment. Assist in the design, development and delivery of trainings, workshops, and seminars on inclusion across the cancer center.  Serve on the cancer center diversity, equity, and inclusion taskforce and coordinate the meeting planning. Represent the cancer center’s office for diversity equity and inclusion at meetings and functions as needed. Implement diversity programming that educates, promotes, and celebrates inclusion, diversity, and equity. Seek to create connections and support systems for historically underrepresented students, faculty, and staff of color.  (25%)
  • In collaboration with the associate director and the cancer center senior leadership team, direct the development and implementation of a holistic and comprehensive talent management framework and program to support cancer center and affiliate institutions diversity recruitment and retention of diverse leadership, faculty, trainees, and staff. Collaborate with partner institution diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and human resources, and department chairs in the development of inclusive hiring practices including but not limited to position description management and database management. Direct the implementation of faculty onboarding and new hire programming. Promote local, regional, and national partnerships and collaborations to facilitate and grow diversity in leadership, faculty, trainees, and staff. (25%)
  • In collaboration with associate director, maintain and strengthen the longitudinal pathway programs.  Plan, organize and promote programing designed to foster mentoring, professional development, and leadership development including but not limited to the long-term sponsorship program for trainees and the cancer center’s Emerging Leaders Program. Provide resources and support to identify, secure, and develop funding opportunities to support scientific research projects for trainees across the entire continuum of pathway programs including but not limited to projects that address health disparities and are developed and executed through a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens. (15%)
  • In collaboration with the cancer center offices of community outreach and engagement and cancer research, training and education, direct activities that ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion is integrated through all six cancer research programs and centers. (10%)
  • Develop and maintain an evaluation and monitoring process for the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and programs including creating and maintaining a new hire database, developing metrics and a dashboard for the cancer center. Conduct diversity assessments and be responsible for the cancer center’s annual report. (10%).
  • Effectively communicate, promote, and market the cancer center’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts both internally and externally by developing brochures and marketing and promotional materials in collaboration with the communications team. Be responsible for coordinating and producing publications, including event programs, reports, and newsletters. Establish and manage priorities for websites and be responsible for website content and regular website updates in coordination with the communications team. (10%)

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    NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Assist with center wide meetings as needed. (3%)
  • Perform other duties as assigned. (2%)

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    CONTACTS

    Department: Daily contact with cancer center leadership, and membership to maintain workflows and activities, and advise on deliverables.

    University: Monthly/weekly contact with the university’s office of diversity, equity and inclusion, the school of medicine’s office of diversity, equity and inclusive excellence, and human resources to complete regular activities and obtain guidance on complex synergies.

    External: Contact as required with NIH program officers and specialists regarding requirements for and status of grants; Regular contact with personnel at the Seidman Cancer Center and the Taussig Cancer Institute to maintain synergy of activities.

    Students: Monthly/weekly contact with graduate students involved in relevant diversity, equity and inclusion activities.
     

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

    This position has no direct supervision of staff employees. However, performance feedback will be requested as it relates to individuals serving on committees this position directs. Will also oversee activities of a student analyst.

     

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Candidates for this position should have graduate level training in public health, social work, or a related field that requires extensive training in educating, engaging, and communicating complex health-related information to a general audience and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The candidate should have demonstrated experience in designing, managing, and evaluating programs.

    Education/licensing: Bachelor’s degree required. Master's degree in a related field (business or public administration, public health, clinical research) is preferred. Certification in one or more of the following areas is desirable: diversity, equal opportunity, or other applicable certification, such as non-profit/management.

     

    REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated knowledge of accepted scientific/medical writing standards and editing ability, as well as the ability to explain and teach writing concepts and publication principles in an organized and clear fashion.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of computer and multimedia skills to include word processing; presentation, editing and graphics software; citation libraries; intranet-based applications; and database management is desirable.
  • The candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, interacting intelligently and effectively with people of varied and diverse backgrounds.
  • The ability to deal with numerous tasks simultaneously, prioritizing workload and producing accurate and scientifically correct material within established deadlines is essential. 
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement complex programs requiring inter-departmental and inter-institutional interactions.
  • Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.  Must demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy, time management skills, and follow-through.
  • Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively within a team.  Must be highly motivated, responsible, dependable, and self-directed.  Must demonstrate the ability to take initiative and the capacity to learn quickly.
  • Effective problem-solving skills; must demonstrate excellent analytical skills, sound judgment and good decision-making. 
  • Must demonstrate willingness to learn new techniques, procedures, processes, and computer programs as needed.
  • Ability to meet consistent attendance.
  • Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.

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    WORKING CONDITIONS

    Typical office environment. The employee will perform repetitive motion using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. Travel required for meetings and conferences.

    This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangement up to two remote days per week at the discretion of the department. New employees may begin a hybrid schedule upon approval from the supervisor, successful completion of an orientation period and signing the remote work checklist certification form.

    In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity.  Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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    Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.  Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation.  Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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