Equity Officer, Federal Grant, Orthopaedic Surgery

School of Medicine

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Occupational Summary

The Assistant Director of Diversity & Inclusion will provide leadership in developing and implementing strategic diversity and inclusion initiatives that engage all faculty and staff involved in clinical research. Develop and implement equity key performance indicators and listening sessions to integrate effective diversity practices within the current framework, and monitor and evaluate progress in creating a more diverse and inclusive  environment in clinical research. Collaboratively develop and implement strategies for recruitment of a diverse population in clinical research. Develop Insurance Action Plan.  

Work Performed

Develop Equity KPIs and Listening Sessions Framework

• Work with clinical faculty, Duke REACH and UCLA CTSI  to develop and implement equity key performance indicators (KPI). 

• Plan and conduct demographic-specific listening sessions and prepare a "Road Map to Equity" report integrating feedback

Develop Insurance Action Plan 

• Liaise with CMMI, CMS, HHS, and Duke Margolis Center for Health Policy and Review disparate disease burdens and policy proposals for OA

• Develop strategies for access and reimbursement considerations to “ensure” equity

Co-Manage Equity Symposium

• Symposium planning and implementation with Duke REACH and UCLA

Enforce Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Clinical Trials

• Develop rollout strategies for community engagement

• Develop strategies targeting overlooked communities

• Work with clinical trial management to monitor KPI adherence

• Navigate regulatory landscape with oversight (IRB and/or FDA)

• Adjust recruitment plans based on demographic data

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training:

An advanced degree is required (i.e., MBA, MPP, MSW, MPA etc.). 

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of directly related experience with progressive responsibility in faculty development and/or diversity work in academia, not for profit, or business. Development of faculty or staff programs strongly preferred. 

Skills:

Excellent interpersonal and cross cultural communication and presentation skills. 

Ability to focus on strategic goals and implement appropriate interventions. 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. 

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

An advanced degree is required (i.e., MBA, MPP, MSW, MPA etc.).

Minimum of 5 years of directly related experience with progressive responsibility in faculty development and/or diversity work in academia, not for profit, or business. Development of faculty or staff programs strongly preferred.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.