DEI Manager - Public Health & Inclusive Recruitment

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH); Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Hybrid work environment

Pension plan

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Paid vacation & sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) seeks a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager within the Bureau of Human Resources to lead statewide DEI initiatives, support inclusive recruitment, and guide culturally competent practices across IDPH programs. The role supervises staff, coordinates legislative activity, and represents the agency at outreach events.

The position emphasizes leadership in DEI, collaboration with bureaus, and policy guidance to advance an inclusive workplace within a

Qualifications

• Requires four years of college education.
• Four years of progressive administrative experience.
• Experience leading DEI initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Support inclusive recruitment strategies.
• Provide guidance on culturally competent practices.
• Supervise staff and coordinate legislative activity.
• Represent IDPH at meetings and outreach events.

Skills

DEI leadership

Recruitment strategy

Stakeholder collaboration

Policy guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) seeks a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager within the Bureau of Human Resources to lead statewide DEI initiatives, support inclusive recruitment, and guide culturally competent practices across IDPH programs. The role supervises staff, coordinates legislative activity, and represents the agency at outreach events.

The position emphasizes leadership in DEI, collaboration with bureaus, and policy guidance to advance an inclusive workplace within a