Equity Specialist

Description

Are you passionate about promoting equity and fostering a culture of belonging, access, inclusion and respect within an organization? Do you thrive on developing and implementing initiatives and programs, utilizing a targeted universalism approach to understand and support team members in successfully achieving their goals? Are you a strong partner with leadership in supporting and enhancing an environment where diverse backgrounds, cultures and perspectives are welcomed, respected and included?

If your answer is YES, this role as the Equity Specialist for the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) may be the perfect opportunity for you!

It is anticipated that this position will work up to 75% of a full-time schedule, and may expand to 100% based on business needs.

This recruitment is open until filled. Applications received for this job opportunity will be reviewed immediately, so your prompt response is encouraged. The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time during the recruitment process.

The Opportunity:
Reporting to the DRS Director, you will develop and deliver an equity strategy, framework and roadmap that aligns with the agency's vision, mission and goals and fosters a culture of belonging, access, inclusion and respect (BAIR) throughout the organization. Utilizing a targeted universalism approach, you will serve as a business partner to agency leadership regarding all matters, issues, activities and policy development related to BAIR.

Some of what you'll do includes:

• Developing and implementing strategic initiatives and programs that leverage BAIR best practices, utilizing a targeted universalism approach
• Providing expert advice and consultation to the Director, Executive Leadership Team, and agency leaders/managers regarding BAIR and recommending avenues to increase awareness, engagement and cultural change using a targeted universalism approach
• Serving as the agency's liaison with the state Office of Equity and DEI Council
• Leading the agency's Impact Team and related work and creating equity service lines for the agency to advance work in this area for our team members, customers and partners
• Partnering with Executive Leadership and the Human Resources team in the implementation of Executive Orders and/or statutory requirements related to Equity and BAIR
• In partnership with Human Resources leadership, recommending BAIR strategies related to recruitment, talent management, leadership development, and engagement and retention of diverse talent throughout the agency
• Partnering with Executive Leadership to establish and measure expectations of inclusive leadership behaviors
• Researching, recommending and providing agency-wide training and development opportunities for all team members to promote cultural understanding and competence
• Developing and implementing metrics for assessing BAIR goals and identifying trends that inform strategies or changes for improvement

Telework Information: After effectively demonstrating the ability to successfully perform work independently, you may be eligible to telework up to two days per week, at the discretion of the agency Director and with a telework agreement in place. The ability to work remotely is dependent on the nature of the tasks and projects performed, the distance of your alternate work location from the DRS building, and the presence of a remote work environment that is safe and has an appropriate level of reliable connectivity.

You must be willing and able to adjust your telework schedule, as needed and required, to attend mandatory meetings, trainings, etc., at the DRS facility.

What we're looking for (required qualifications):
Experience for qualifications can be gained through various combinations of professional employment, education, and volunteer/personal experience. Experience can be concurrent:

• Proven experience successfully developing and implementing equity strategies and BAIR initiatives designed to improve business performance, foster talent recruitment and retention, and improve organizational culture. This experience is typically gained through five (5) years of professional…