Executive Director, Diversity

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 0%

Health insurance including dental and

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Executive Director of Diversity to lead the organization's diversity strategy in a remote setting across the Education, Government & Non-Profit space. The role partners with senior HR and talent leaders to weave inclusive practices into people initiatives and ministry priorities.

You will oversee national programs, measure impact, and strengthen relationships with ministry partners while guiding a diverse team toward measurable outcomes in a matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 8+ years of field-related ministry experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership.
• Strong theological understanding and spiritual maturity.
• Proven ability to drive results in a matrixed organization.
• Excellent relationship-building and collaboration skills.
• Experience in change management and conflict resolution.
• Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and trend synthesis.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the diversity function aligned with organizational priorities.
• Champion a culture of diversity and belonging across the organization.
• Lead national initiatives and projects as directed by the Chief People Officer.
• Establish partnerships with HR and Talent Management for integrated solutions.
• Measure and report on the impact of diversity initiatives.
• Recruit, train, and supervise the diversity team effectively.
• Raise funds and nurture ministry partner relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship-building

Analytical thinking

Change management

Conflict resolution

Matrixed organizations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Executive Director, Diversity to join the team of a leader in the Education, Government & Non-Profit space.

This leader will shape and advance an organization-wide diversity strategy that supports belonging, collaboration, and mission alignment across a complex, matrixed environment. The role partners closely with senior HR and talent leaders to integrate inclusive practices into broader people initiatives. It also oversees national programs, measures impact, and helps strengthen internal and external relationships that support the organization's ministry and strategic priorities.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the diversity function aligned with organizational priorities
• Champion a culture of diversity and belonging across the organization
• Lead national initiatives and projects as directed by the Chief People Officer
• Establish partnerships with HR and Talent Management for integrated solutions
• Measure and report on the impact of diversity initiatives
• Recruit, train, and supervise the diversity team effectively
• Raise funds and nurture ministry partner relationships

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
• 8+ years of field-related ministry experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership
• Strong theological understanding and spiritual maturity
• Proven ability to drive results in a matrixed organization
• Excellent relationship-building and collaboration skills
• Experience in change management and conflict resolution
• Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and trend synthesis

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions
• Comprehensive health insurance including dental and vision
• Flexible work schedule and spending accounts
• Employee assistance program and discounts
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification-your background could be exactly what this team needs.