Job Description

NY HELP No

Agency DASNY - Dormitory Authority of the State of New York

Title Chief Diversity Officer

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade NS

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

Salary Range From $164206 to $164206 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 515 Broadway Albany. NY or 28 Liberty Street, 55th Floor NYC

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12205

Duties Description Primary PurposeThe Chief Diversity Officer reports directly to the Chief of Staff and is responsible for monitoring implementation of DASNY's diversity & inclusion policies and recommending practices and procedures to ensure the integration of diversity & inclusion considerations throughout organizational operations. The Chief Diversity Officer partners with all departments to foster and encourage a more diverse and inclusive workplace and to support compliance with New York State diversity & inclusion laws and policies. Essential FunctionsServe as DASNY's central point of contact on all diversity & inclusion matters.Responsible for the development and implementation of DASNY's Strategic Plan on diversity and inclusion.Represent DASNY at New York State diversity forums and councils and serve as liaison with other state governmental entities on diversity and inclusion matters.Draft and implement diversity and inclusion policies, procedures, guidelines, and strategies; evaluate effectiveness, scope and progress, and revise as necessary.Review and monitor DASNY's procurement and grant processes and recommends practices and procedures to ensure robust MWBE, SDVOB, and small business inclusion across all DASNY program areas.Support procurement staff in identifying diverse suppliers of goods and services.Collaborate with department heads to integrate diversity & inclusion initiatives into strategic and operational planning.Monitor D&I metrics including recruitment, retention, promotion rates, and employee engagement across demographic groups.Identify recruitment strategies, career advancement pathways, and mentorship programs for underrepresented employees and liaison with Human Resources on implementation.Oversee development of employee resource groups.Develop and deliver diversity & inclusion training programs and DASNY-wide programming to recognize, promote and celebrate diversity and foster a more inclusive workplace culture.Develop comprehensive reporting and analysis on internal diversity and equity.Monitor and report on program effectiveness and fulfill any compliance reporting requirements.Assign, manage, and prioritize workload. Mentor and train direct reports, supporting their professional development.Participate in strategic planning efforts and other Management activities and initiatives.Represent DASNY at conferences, outreach meetings, and professional functions.Other Duties and ResponsibilitiesUndertakes special assignments as directed.Supervise, train, and evaluate staff.Develop, document and implement policies and procedures.Assess, develop and implement internal controls, and oversee the review and testing of same.Must maintain regular attendance in accordance with DASNY attendance and leave policies.Must adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination. (Standards can be found on the Intranet). SupervisionSupervision of employee(s) is required. Financial & Budget ManagementManage DASNY resources and expenditures pursuant to DASNY policies and procedures and State and Federal laws.Physical/Mental/Visual DemandsTravel may be required using public transportation, DASNY vehicle, rental vehicle, or personal vehicle. This travel may include overnight stays at public accommodations and related establishments. Overtime or extended work hours may be required.Work EnvironmentStandard office environment.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in human resources, cultural studies, social services, organizational development or related fields and ten years of post-graduate relevant work experience, with direct experience in policy development, organizational change and workforce development. Six years' experience supervising and evaluating professional staff. Preferred QualificationsA master's degree or post-graduate degree plus ten years relevant experience, including experience advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Experience with labor and employee relations, strategic development, program leadership, and community outreach. Experience supervising and evaluating professional staff and a solid record of management experience. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a variety of professionals in other disciplines. Six years' experience supervising and evaluating professional staff. Essential SkillsExcellent oral and written communications skills.Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize.Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.Demonstrated management skills.Demonstrated judgment and discretion in matters of confidentiality.Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills.Proficiency in PC applications such as Outlook, Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.

Additional Comments Benefits information:DASNY provides financing and construction services to public and private universities, not-for-profit healthcare facilities, and other institutions which serve the public good.We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:Choice of several health insurance plansDental & vision insuranceMembership in the NYS Retirement SystemDeferred Compensation Investment Plan13 vacation days per year13 sick days per year 5 days of personal leave per year12 paid holidays per year (plus one float day)Tuition reimbursementTraining & development opportunitiesWe offer additional benefits, which includes:Telecommuting Work Plan - Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to DASNY's Telecommuting Program Guidelines. The days designated as telecommute days must be consistent with operational needs as determined by DASNY division, department and/or unit management. Employees may only telecommute on up to four (4) workdays per pay period and shall be limited to no more than two (2) contiguous telecommute workdays. Eligibility applies after 3 months of employment.Limited Work from Home (LWFH) - additional telecommute days according to DASNY's Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Eligibility applies after 6 months of employment.DASNY is a government employer for purposes of the Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF Program). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance of certain student loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. For more information regarding PSLF Program and whether you qualify please visit the Studentaid.gov website.

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Name Dinika Benedict

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Recruiting@dasny.org

Address

Street 515 Broadway Albany, NY 12207

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12205

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work, Work from home, Night shift,

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