CDOC - Liaison V; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator

department information

this position is open to colorado state residents. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location. The position is eligible for flexible work arrangements (fwa) after the initial training period. The fwa includes a hybrid workplace which is partly remote (work from home) and partly in office at cdoc headquarters located in colorado springs or at the denver parole office.

if your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the state of colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

• distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
• strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including pera defined benefit plan or pera defined
• contribution plan plus 401k and 457 plans. Member contribution rates . Correctional officers i-iv qualify as "safety officers" and are eligible for increased pera benefits
• medical and dental health plans
• short and long term disability coverage
• paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more
• visit state of colorado employee benefits for more information

the equity, diversity and inclusion coordinator (edi) will effectively integrate equity, diversity and inclusion into the work of cdoc, working closely with agency leadership, to shape plans and strategies that align with department goals, focusing on long term trends and outlook, pushing innovative and effective strategies to improve equity and efficiency.

• identify strategic opportunities to improve the department's performance
• facilitate and coordinate agency strategic planning and prioritization in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion
• responsible for the oversight of the equity, diversion and inclusion unit
• working collaboratively with the executive team and department leadership ensuring that the strategy is communicated and easily understood by all throughout the organization
• design strategies, develop work processes, monitor operations, and tailor program guidelines
• plan, execute and evaluate program effectiveness to further agency goals; analyze, provide strategic planning and problem solving within edi
• collaborate with human resources to develop strategic hiring and retention efforts to attract and retain a highly talented, diverse workforce
• propose, develop and deploy initiatives to create a pipeline and broaden the department's outreach to diverse, qualified candidates
• coordinate diversity programming at cdoc in addressing all dimensions of diversity and inclusion
• advise the executive team and agency leadership on initiatives and issues related to equity, diversity, inclusion and agency climate as it relates to staff, identifying opportunities for agency improvement
• managers and peers external to the agency rely on this pacesetter when making decisions regarding the direction that the program should take
• ensure the development and communication of related agency policies, standards and procedures. Serves as an advocate, mentor and resource for concerns and issues related to diversity and inclusion
• establish effective modes of communication about ongoing equity, diversity and inclusion
• authorized to take action and issue expert opinions that provide direction for further action by others
• serve as an advocate, mentor and resource for concerns and issues related to diversity and inclusion
• form and cultivate strategic partnerships with individuals and organizations outside the agency to help further its diversity agenda
• create and implement communication strategies and content management for training, web resources, social media and print materials to support diversity inclusion and related initiatives
• other duties as assigned

eight (8) years of experience as a program coordinator which must include at least 1 year of managing a program.

• a combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or relevant experience as listed above equal to eight (8) years which must include at least 1 year of managing a program
• experience working on a team that focuses on equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace
• oversight of a program to include quality assurance monitoring and ensuring adherence to regulations and quality performance
• oversee and ensure measurements, business outcomes, and data supporting the program
• managing or coordinating a program

• must have strong personal accountability, and the ability to build excellent working relationships with a team, peers, and stakeholders
• ability to collaborate with facility…