Chief Diversity Officer (Organizational Development Specialist) - VID 199645

New York State; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A state government agency in Albany, NY is seeking a Chief Diversity Officer to oversee diversity initiatives and support staff development efforts. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and six years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include strategic planning for diversity, training leadership, and advising staff. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and allows for part-time telecommuting.

Benefits

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Care Benefits

Life Insurance

Paid Personal Leave, Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays

Paid Family Leave

Health Care Spending Account

Membership in Retirement System

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and six years of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Substitutions available for specific experience or advanced degrees.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing a strategic plan for diversity and inclusion.
• Support and train leadership on human resource issues.
• Advise staff and respond to human resource inquiries.

Skills

Advancing diversity

Organizational transformation

Recruiting diverse staff

Human resource advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Agency: Indigent Legal Services, Office of

Title: Chief Diversity Officer (Organizational Development Specialist) - VID 199645

Occupational Category: Administrative or General Management

Salary Grade: NS

Bargaining Unit: M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range: $120,000 to $130,000 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Temporary

Travel Percentage: 10%

Workweek: Mon-Fri

Work Schedule

From 9 AM to 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location: Albany, NY

Job Description

The Organizational Development Specialist will report to the ILS Director. This position will help ILS leadership focus on positive organizational transformation and effectiveness, best practices for recruiting diverse staff, on-boarding new staff, responding to staff concerns, and implementing strategies to enhance staff retention.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist ILS leadership in developing a strategic plan for diversity and inclusion and oversee integration within the overall agency strategy.
• Support and train ILS Office leadership and supervisory staff on various human resource issues.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new program initiatives, policies and procedures, and special projects.
• Advise all ILS Office staff and respond to their human resource inquiries.
• Provide a safe and neutral space for ILS staff to identify and develop a plan for addressing office concerns and suggestions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and six years of experience in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in an organization.

Substitutions: Four years of specialized experience or associate's degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree; J.D. or master's degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience. Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

What We Offer

A comprehensive New York State benefits package, including:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Care Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Paid Personal Leave, Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Advantage Account
• Membership in the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System
• Voluntary Defined Contribution Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan

ILS employees are eligible to apply to telecommute part-time and/or adjust work hours in accordance with ILS’s policies, subject to supervisor approval.

The Capital Region is a great place to live with a low cost-of living in neighborhoods ranging from urban to rural within a short commute.

Employees may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and a cover letter clearly and concisely detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as well as your interest in the position.