Chief Diversity and Equity Officer

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Multnomah County is looking for a seasoned, dynamic leader who has demonstrated experience and leadership skills in advancing racial equity, diversity and inclusion. These qualities will be used for the operationalizing of the Workforce Equity and Strategic Plan (WESP), both internally and externally in our organization, as the Chief Diversity and Equity Officer (CDEO).

Why Join Us? This is more than a leadership role its an opportunity to be a catalyst for social justice and to foster a workplace that celebrates diversity and champions belonging at every level. You will work alongside dedicated teams and community partners, helping shape the strategies that impact the residents of Multnomah County. This is your chance to leave a lasting legacy by helping create a more equitable future for our community.

Summary

Multnomah County seeks a visionary and experienced Chief Diversity Equity Officer (CDEO) to provide leadership and strategic direction for the Countys implementation and operation of the Workforce Equity and Strategic Plan (WESP). Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the CDEO partners with County Departments, Equity Managers, and Offices to ensure DEI goals and objectives are incorporated into the implementation of the WESP. As a key advisor to the Countys executive leadership team, the CDEO ensures that equity and inclusion are infused throughout the Countys culture, strategies, and goals through the operationalizing of the WESP. This position also supports the effective implementation of critical equity-centered programs within the Office of Diversity and Equity, ensuring that in collaboration with youth, community members, employees and equity practitioners, the County continues making progress toward being an equitable organization.

Responsibilities

Provide executive-level leadership and serve as a subject-matter expert and policy advisor to the County Chair, Elected Officials, and County Leadership.

Lead and manage the Office of Diversity and Equity, providing direction that champions the Countys values, strategies, and objectives related to equity, diversity, and inclusion of the WESP.

Provide leadership and guidance to committees and staff involved in the Countywide equity strategic plans for WESP implementation. Develop and monitor key metrics based on data; track, analyze, and communicate metrics and trends.

Set the strategy and provide oversight to the agency's employee resource groups (ERGs). Collaborate and consult with ERGs to ensure their voices and input are integrated into County Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals, strategies, and practices.

Directly coach, mentor, and supervise the Office of Diversity and Equity Leadership Team. Ensure leadership team coaching and management of workforce equity and equity policy teams.

Develop, administer, and manage the Diversity and Equity Office's budget, ensuring budget equity throughout the County.

Work with County partners and the offices Deputy Director to provide strategic direction, analysis, and long-term planning for the Office of Diversity and Equitys goal implementation and accountability.

Provide strategic direction and technical expertise to develop, implement, operationalize, and evaluate a long-term, holistic roadmap and strategic vision for the Countys operationalizing of WESP diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

Lead and provide countywide leadership to further operationalize the Workforce Equity Strategic Plan. Leverage data and develop key metrics to ensure effective implementation and measurement.

Track, analyze, and communicate key equity success metrics and demographic trends; recommend programs/solutions. Support departments in integrating DEI principles into strategic plans through the WESP.

Participate on County leadership councils and serve on the Chair's Policy Team and other leadership roles as designated. Deliver presentations at all levels of the County and build consensus with Department Directors and units.

Partner with and support Equity Managers, ensuring administrative and logistical support, and building opportunities for feedback, insight, analysis, and direction.

Support facilitated conversations with staff and community partners to analyze and recommend process improvements through the Equity and Empowerment Lens.

Establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships that champion county core values and values-based behaviors.

Qualifications

A Bachelors degree or equivalent related work experience.

Minimum of 6 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in government, community, or educational programs related to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Experience developing, leading and implementing broad-based equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives within an organization.

Preferred: Masters Degree; Certification in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging; more than 6 years in related roles; 8-10 years in senior-level DEI leadership roles.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Government Administration

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