EEO & Outreach Director Administrator III **Repost

Introduction

The Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS) administers benefits for over 397,000 members, including active employees, retirees, and vested participants across 12 retirement systems—supporting the financial security of Maryland’s public servants. Located in Baltimore’s Central Business District, MSRPS offers a purpose-driven workplace with modern amenities, including panoramic city and harbor views, renovated common areas, upgraded elevators, and an on-site café.

Employees enjoy comprehensive state benefits including medical, dental, prescription coverage, generous paid leave, participation in the state pension system, and supplemental retirement savings options (401(k), 457(b), and more). Additional perks include an on-site fitness center with showers and lockers, 24/7 building security, and easy access to restaurants, shops, public transit, and major highways.

If you're seeking a career with impact, stability, and a supportive environment, explore opportunities with MSRPS.

Grade 18

120 East Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202

The Equal Employment Opportunity and Outreach Director is a highly skilled non-managerial position responsible for the establishment and oversight of the agency’s EEO program and outreach for talent and business community relations for the enrichment of the agency’s workforce and procurement process. This position participates in the development, implementation and execution of the agency’s EEO and Outreach policies, programs, plans, and procedures.

This position works closely with and supports the Executive Director, Chief Investments Officer and HR staff to ensure alignment with the Agency’s mission statement through community network and outreach, training, and the administration of EEO policies and procedures in accordance with State and Federal EEO laws. The position requires a highly motivated individual with strong customer service skills and executive vision.

The position will focus on identifying opportunities for workforce development, including assisting with strategies to recruit and retain workforce talent that is diverse and free from bias. This position will be responsible for investigating and tracking all discrimination and harassment complaints while assisting with all American with Disabilities Act (ADA) request. This position will also conduct and track mandatory sexual harassment prevention training for all staff.

Maintain a communication channel, engaging and consulting with the wider Maryland government, community organizations and other relevant bodies for the benefit of the agency’s community outreach.

• Implement and manage a governance program, including development of appropriate standards, policies and processes for the implementation and management of the program.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on concepts and best practices that cultivate a work environment that fosters complimentary thought, inclusive action and team building.
• Investigates complaints of discrimination and workplace harassment.
• Consult and update agency executive management and/or agency Fair Practices Officer when appropriate.
• Draw conclusions based on factual evidence.
• Compose determination report to be issued to the Executive Director for review and consideration. Retain supporting documentation, including litigation, hold requests to IT on files and communication of involved parties when appropriate.
• Report on claims and determinations yearly.
• Attend EEO-related training to stay up to date with laws, regulations, procedures and best practices.
• To ensure that disciplinary actions arising from Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) matters are fair, consistent,…