Director, DEIBJ Strategy and Inclusive Practices (4258U), University Development and Alumni Rel[...]
Company: University of California
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Director, DEIBJ Strategy and Inclusive Practices (4258U),
University Development and Alumni Relations - #45341 Job ID 45341
Location Full/Part Time Full Time Favorite Job At the University of
California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that
fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that
students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome
and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make
it a special place for students, faculty and staff.The University
of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions
of higher education, distinguished by its combination of
internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the
transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse
student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and
social justice; and its roots in the California experience,
animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo,
and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in
1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating
unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California,
the United States and the world.We are looking for equity-minded
applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who
demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse
academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity,
sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our
community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be
part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that
approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that
requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and
community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at
Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your
values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , our
Principles of Community , and our Strategic Plan . At UC Berkeley,
we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our
goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and
equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this
by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10
days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development
activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at
UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu .#LI-RP1 Departmental Overview
University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) builds
Berkeley's excellence and character by strengthening relations with
alumni, parents, and friends of the University, raising public
awareness about Berkeley, and increasing private philanthropy. UDAR
provides overall direction for the campus's alumni relations and
fundraising strategies and works to strengthen unit development
offices by partnering with campus advancement professionals. It
handles a range of central activities and services, encompassing
events, communications, stewardship, prospect development, gift
management, database management, and more. Following a nearly
two-year Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Justice
(DEIBJ) initiative that involved consultants, listening sessions,
working groups, and many feedback loops, UDAR has defined a
strategic framework for the organization's future DEIBJ work and is
seeking to bring someone on to the team to lead us in to the
future. This leader will partner with staff throughout the
division, and with the campus's community of DEIBJ practice, to
bring the strategic framework to fruition. They will collaborate
with advancement subject matter experts across the division to
influence change in our practices, and with our talent management
team to ensure that UDAR is an employer of choice in
higher-education advancement. This position reports jointly to the
Vice Chancellor - UDAR and the Associate Vice Chancellor,
Advancement Operations. Application Review Date The First Review
Date for this job is: November 23, 2022 Responsibilities
- Consults with organization managers and supervisors on
diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice (DEIBJ) issues
as they relate to UDAR's mission.
- Initially, this will focus on UDAR's strategic framework for
DEIBJ and the 160 tactical recommendations made by our DEIBJ
working groups.
- Assesses complex situations, identifies desired improvements,
and collaborates with UDAR unit leaders and stakeholders to address
issues and implement solutions in alignment with UDAR's strategic
framework and culture commitments.
- Provides collaborative leadership and consultation, strategic
planning, design and facilitation, and project management on
complex problems to achieve strategically aligned solutions.
- Creates, manages, and applies DEIBJ learning and training
development concepts to develop or acquire programs for UDAR
leaders, managers, supervisors, and staff including tools, guides,
and curriculum that support staff in creating learning and culture
change opportunities aligned with the DEIBJ strategic framework and
UDAR's culture commitments.
- May deliver organizational DEIBJ training sessions.
- Collaborate with UDAR's talent management team on integrating
the DEIBJ working group recommended tactics into existing or new
training offerings. -
- Establishes a framework for measuring UDAR's performance
against its DEIBJ objectives and tracks performance according to
those objectives and the goals of the strategic framework.
- Performs complex, technical analysis to understand past
performance and determine desired present and future performance
and/or resource allocations to inform the development,
implementation, and monitoring of specific DEIB programs and
initiatives that will advance the strategic framework.
- Exercises wide judgment in selecting and developing methods,
techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining appropriate
results and resolution of DEIBJ organizational effectiveness
issues. Uses both qualitative and quantitative data to support and
drive the development of systemic initiatives that advance the
strategic framework.
- Recommends improvements in business processes to increase
institutional effectiveness and attainment of UDAR's DEIBJ goals.
- Ensures that the campus's DEIBJ priorities are embedded in the
division of UDAR.
- Serves as the DEIBJ leader for UDAR, including representing
UDAR in the campus's community of practice and industry groups.
- Collaborates with the campus's DEIBJ community of practice, to
amplify and promote best practices in diversity, equity, inclusion,
belonging, and justice to help create career pathways and
opportunities for career growth.
- Manages UDAR's ADA compliance plan. Consults relevant subject
matter experts to ensure adherence to university and campus
policies and practices.
- Works collaboratively and effectively with diverse groups and
in multicultural settings to connect staff members with the campus
offices that investigate and resolve grievances.
- May lead cross-functional teams to solve complex organizational
issues. Required Qualifications
- Minimum of three years of experience demonstrating advanced
knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion, and accessibility
programs while applying it to the completion of diverse diversity,
equity, and inclusion organizational or cultural altering projects
and programs.
- Demonstrates advanced judgment and technical experience in
selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions and
developing recommendations pertaining to DEIB programs and
initiatives.
- Demonstrates advanced level of political and organizational
acumen.
- Has in-depth knowledge of organizational policies and
procedures; knowledge of DEIB functional area as it pertains to
organizational development, change management, career development,
talent management, and employee retention.
- Understands how work may impact other areas.
- Possesses advanced level skills required to gather, organize
and perform analyses on diverse diversity, equity, and
inclusion/accessibility programs and initiatives.
- Presents findings and makes recommendations that are
significant to a department or unit, both verbally and in
writing.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate
effectively with all levels of staff.
- Ability to influence, both verbally and in writing.
Education/Training:
- Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent
experience/training. Salary & Benefits
- This is a full-time (40 hours per week), career position that
is eligible for full UC benefits.
- This position is exempt and paid monthly. The annual salary for
this role is commensurate with experience within the range of
-$82,400.00 - $151,400.
- This is a hybrid position, eligible for 60% remote capability.
How to Apply Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single
attachment in -the Resume section of your application. Referral
Source info This job is part of the Employee Referral Program. If a
UC Berkeley employee is referring you, please ensure you select the
Referral Source -of "UCB Employee" and then enter the employee's
Name and Berkeley email address in the -Specific Referral Source
field. Please enter only one name and email. Conviction History
Background This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting
and a background check due to the nature of the job
responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction
histories and reviews information received in the context of the
job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make
employment contingent upon successful completion of the background
check.
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