Working Title: Director of Equity and Inclusion

Job Class: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant Senior

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 82723

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 12/19/2024

• Closing Date : 01/08/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : Health Care Administration / Assistant Commissioner

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/ 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $39.34 - $58.47 / hourly; $82,141 - $122,085 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position has a flexible work arrangement that allows for telework or a mixture of working in the office and telework.

As the Health Care Director of Equity and Inclusion you will provide leadership and direction to division directors and staff in the Health Care Administration to strategically plan for and obtain legislative, stakeholder, and organizational support for changes in multiple public programs overseen by the administration to promote access and more equitable outcomes for Minnesotans who receive publicly-funded health care services. To achieve this, the person in this position must:

· Champion the administration's strategic planning around diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion to develop and implement promising goals and strategies;

· Collaborate with other key leaders in directing efforts for the administration to understand gaps in social and physical determinants of health between the communities experiencing health disparities and the population receiving services as a whole;

· Work closely with division directors, the administration's Equity Committee, legislative professionals and external stakeholders to promote changes in public policy to improve outcomes for cultural and ethnic communities, American Indians, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA2S+ and other populations experiencing health disparities

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years specialized professional experience leading a large and diverse organization in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion related programs. Experience must include:

• Championing equity, inclusion and anti-racism by evaluating policies, procedures and ideas to interrupt systemic racism and provide recommendations for improvement

• Experience with contemporary diversity, equity, inclusion and multiculturalism theories and issues

• Successful track record with applied strategic planning, change management and project management

• In depth engagement with ethnically and culturally-diverse communities, American Indian communities, people with disabilities, and other communities that experience health inequities

• Proven experience with influencing/directing goals, objectives or policy and/or influencing decision makers/policymakers

• Experience supporting and advising teams; coordinate training and staff development; meeting facilitation

Preferred Qualifications

· Master’s Degree in Public Policy, Human Services, Public Administration, Business Administration or similar field.

· Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Qualified applicants will be asked to fill out a questionnaire regarding their diversity, equity and inclusion experience prior to being considered for an interview.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.