The Chief Diversity Officer reports directly to the Chief of Staff and is responsible for monitoring implementation of DASNY's diversity & inclusion policies and recommending practices and procedures to ensure the integration of diversity & inclusion considerations throughout organizational operations.
Requirements
- Serve as DASNY’s central point of contact on all diversity & inclusion matters.
- Develop and implement DASNY’s Strategic Plan on diversity and inclusion.
- Represent DASNY at New York State diversity forums and councils and serve as liaison with other state governmental entities on diversity and inclusion matters.
- Draft and implement diversity and inclusion policies, procedures, guidelines, and strategies;
- Review and monitor DASNY’s procurement and grant processes and recommends practices and procedures to ensure robust MWBE, SDVOB, and small business inclusion across all DASNY program areas;
- Support procurement staff in identifying diverse suppliers of goods and services;
- Collaborate with department heads to integrate diversity & inclusion initiatives into strategic and operational planning;
- Monitor D&I metrics including recruitment, retention, promotion rates, and employee engagement across demographic groups;
- Identify recruitment strategies, career advancement pathways, and mentorship programs for underrepresented employees and liaison with Human Resources on implementation;
- Oversee development of employee resource groups;
- Develop and deliver diversity & inclusion training programs and DASNY-wide programming to recognize, promote and celebrate diversity and foster a more inclusive workplace culture;
- Develop comprehensive reporting and analysis on internal diversity and equity;
- Monitor and report on program effectiveness and fulfill any compliance reporting requirements;
- Assign, manage, and prioritize workload. Mentor and train direct reports, supporting their professional development;
- Participate in strategic planning efforts and other Management activities and initiatives;
- Represent DASNY at conferences, outreach meetings, and professional functions.
- Undertakes special assignments as directed.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
- Develop, document and implement policies and procedures.
- Assess, develop and implement internal controls, and oversee the review and testing of same.
- Must maintain regular attendance in accordance with DASNY attendance and leave policies.
- Must adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination.
Benefits
- Choice of several health insurance plans
- Dental & vision insurance
- Membership in the NYS Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
- 13 vacation days per year
- 13 sick days per year
- 5 days of personal leave per year
- 12 paid holidays per year (plus one float day)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training & development opportunities
