MANAGER, DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

Posted: 03/29/2024

Library Services

Pay Grade 5 - $57,825.00
Type: Full time (37.50 hours per week) Non - Union/Exempt Position
Reports to: Director, DEI

Cleveland Public Library strives to be the driving force behind a powerful culture of learning that will inspire Clevelanders from all walks of life to continually learn, share, and seek out new knowledge The successful applicant will be a self-directed professional with a strong work ethic, a collaborative work style, and the skill set to thrive in a welcoming service environment for patrons and staff. JOB

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities necessary to execute CPL’s DEIAB strategic priorities and programs, with an emphasis on managing CPL’s Employee Resources Groups.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree required preferably in a liberal arts field of study, or management, public administration and/or nonprofit administration.
Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

Three-to-five years’ experience in managing and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion programs, training and/or supplier diversity efforts in a large, complex organization.
Experience managing Employee Resources Groups strongly preferred.
Experience developing and delivering programs for mid-to-large sized audiences preferred.
Experience coordinating employee efforts to participate in large community efforts preferred.
Experience working for a multi-site employer preferred.
Experience working in a unionized environment preferred.
Experience working in the public sector preferred.

Technical Expertise:

Experience with coordination and facilitation of work groups.
Ability to analyze data and skills to format data into effective programs.
Knowledge of group dynamics.
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences orally and in writing, including electronic media.
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, time-sensitive work environment.
Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
Experience modifying and adapting existing programs, services, policies and processes to meet changing needs and expectations is required.
Experience working with community representatives and other community stakeholders is required. Experience managing budgets, resources and people is required.
Governmental budgetary principles, practices and procedures preferred.
Proficiency in MS Office or similar software is required. Relevant business management systems such as general ledger, HRIS, CRM, etc., is preferred.
Certifications: N/A
Driver License: Required
Other License: N/A

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Evaluation of this position is based primarily on performance of the following essential functions, which include, but are not limited to:

Manage CPL’s Employee Resource Group program and committees.
Serve as facilitator and point of contact for ERG executive sponsors, chairs and members.
Assist ERG chairs with initiatives, meetings, and developing and delivering programs for staff.
Assist ERGs and their members with planning and delivering DEIAB programs for CPL and its patrons. Recruit and train new ERG members.
Coordinate continuing education for ERG leaders/members to support advancement of ERG strategic plans.
Communicate and coordinate available resources to support ERGs sponsors, chairs and members. Assist ERGs with managing their respective budgets.
Analyze and uses data to identify diversity, equity and inclusion needs to evaluate, improve, and report on program effectiveness.
Conduct research and analyze best practices while staying up to date on what other organizations are doing in areas relevant to DEIAB and their levels of success.
Assist with building external partnerships to further CPL mission and DEIAB efforts.
Work with community partners to bring in speakers, trainers and diverse events.
Communicate the goals, plans and progress DEI program to internal and external audiences.
Identify and vet potential diverse suppliers.
Analyze supplier data and report findings.
Develop, implement, and evaluate employee professional development and learning programs to promote cultural understanding and competence in support of anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Educate and engage staff and leadership on understanding how bias, privilege, and discrimination impact DEIAB.
Create common language and understanding of the issues to improve the culture.
Communicate with committees, and coordinates, identifies materials, and organizes meeting agendas for various committees and meetings.
Serve as department’s primary point of contact in absence of Director.
Supervise staff in specified area, including hiring, training, professional growth, performance management, productivity, quality, service, discipline and termination.
Other duties as assigned.

To Apply:
Please visit www.cpl.org and navigate to "Careers" or email your resume and cover letter directly to althea.johnson@cpl.org
Recruiter: Althea Johnson
Posting Open: Until Filled

Cleveland Public Library

Althea Johnson

MANAGER, DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

Education:

​Bachelor’s Degree required preferably in a liberal arts field of study, or management, public administration and/or nonprofit administration.

Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

Three-to-five years’ experience in managing and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion programs, training and/or supplier diversity efforts in a large, complex organization.

Experience managing Employee Resources Groups strongly preferred.

Experience developing and delivering programs for mid-to-large sized audiences preferred.

Experience coordinating employee efforts to participate in large community efforts preferred.

Experience working for a multi-site employer preferred.

Experience working in a unionized environment preferred.

Experience working in the public sector preferred.

​Technical Expertise:

Experience with coordination and facilitation of work groups.

Ability to analyze data and skills to format data into effective programs.

Knowledge of group dynamics.

Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences orally and in writing, including electronic media.

Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.

Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, time-sensitive work environment.

Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.

Experience modifying and adapting existing programs, services, policies and processes to meet changing needs and expectations is required.

Experience working with community representatives and other community stakeholders is required. Experience managing budgets, resources and people is required.

Governmental budgetary principles, practices and procedures preferred.

Proficiency in MS Office or similar software is required. Relevant business management systems such as general ledger, HRIS, CRM, etc., is preferred.

​Certifications: N/A

Driver License: Required

Other License: N/A

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Evaluation of this position is based primarily on performance of the following essential functions, which include, but are not limited to:

Manage CPL’s Employee Resource Group program and committees.

Serve as facilitator and point of contact for ERG executive sponsors, chairs and members.

Assist ERG chairs with initiatives, meetings, and developing and delivering programs for staff.

Assist ERGs and their members with planning and delivering DEIAB programs for CPL and its patrons. Recruit and train new ERG members.

Coordinate continuing education for ERG leaders/members to support advancement of ERG strategic plans.

Communicate and coordinate available resources to support ERGs sponsors, chairs and members. Assist ERGs with managing their respective budgets.

Analyze and uses data to identify diversity, equity and inclusion needs to evaluate, improve, and report on program effectiveness.

Conduct research and analyze best practices while staying up to date on what other organizations are doing in areas relevant to DEIAB and their levels of success.

Assist with building external partnerships to further CPL mission and DEIAB efforts.

Work with community partners to bring in speakers, trainers and diverse events.

Communicate the goals, plans and progress DEI program to internal and external audiences.

Identify and vet potential diverse suppliers.

Analyze supplier data and report findings.

Develop, implement, and evaluate employee professional development and learning programs to promote cultural understanding and competence in support of anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Educate and engage staff and leadership on understanding how bias, privilege, and discrimination impact DEIAB.

Create common language and understanding of the issues to improve the culture.

Communicate with committees, and coordinates, identifies materials, and organizes meeting agendas for various committees and meetings.

Serve as department’s primary point of contact in absence of Director.

Supervise staff in specified area, including hiring, training, professional growth, performance management, productivity, quality, service, discipline and termination.

Other duties as assigned.

To Apply: Please visit www.cpl.org and navigate to "Careers" or email your resume and cover letter directly to althea.johnson@cpl.org Recruiter: Althea Johnson Posting Open: Until Filled

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Bachelor’s Degree required preferably in a liberal arts field of study, or management, public administration and/or nonprofit administration.

Technical Expertise:

Certifications: N/A

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Evaluation of this position is based primarily on performance of the following essential functions, which include, but are not limited to:

To Apply:
Please visit www.cpl.org and navigate to "Careers" or email your resume and cover letter directly to althea.johnson@cpl.org
Recruiter: Althea Johnson
Posting Open: Until Filled