Equity and Inclusion Director

Date Posted: Sep 6, 2024

Requisition ID: 449117

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About Indiana Department of Correction (DOC):

We promote public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. As the model of best correctional practices, we strive to return productive citizens to our communities and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity, and professionalism.

Role Overview:

As the Equity and Inclusion Director, you will be a vital part of the Diversity and Development Division within the agency. The role will focus on administering programmatic efforts within the agency and serving as a content specialist. In this position, you will utilize education, consultation, programming, and coordination to accomplish goals.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Designs and facilitates all internal trainings related to equity, inclusion, and opportunity initiatives;

• Partners with content experts to enhance learning opportunities;

• Creates, develops, and sustains the programmatic efforts for the equity, inclusion, and opportunity initiatives;

• Interprets and explains policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals;

• Develops methods to gather, scaffold and organize feedback from internal and external stakeholders;

• Tracks all metrics for both business and equity, inclusion, and opportunity goals / objectives;

• Partners with other equity liaisons to promote and enhance equity, inclusion, and opportunity initiatives;

• Collaborates with State of Indiana agencies to ensure effective implementation of internal and external initiatives;

• Engages the agency in initiatives to improve belonging and agency culture for all staff members;

• Reviews policies and procedures to make researched, best practices recommendations;

• Actively engages in development opportunities to stay up to do on research and best practices in all areas of work.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either

• a Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of experience, or

• an Associate’s Degree with 5+ years of experience, or

• at least 7+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.

Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

• Thorough ability to design, facilitate, and assess programs related to equity, inclusion, and opportunity;

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, laws, regulations, theories, and practices, with regard to equity, inclusion, and opportunity, relevant state, and federal employment regulations;

• Thorough knowledge of policies, standards and requirements set by federal and state officials for compliance by state agencies;

• Advanced ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative feedback to inform initiatives;

• Advanced ability to analyze information and work with large amounts of data;

• Advanced ability to convey messaging through verbal and written communication;

• Advanced abilities in presentation and coaching of staff;

• Advanced ability to set clear direction and manage workflow;

• Ability to effectively communicate.

  Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

  The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid new parent leave

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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