Executive Director of Diversity and Inclusion

4 days ago


Hartford, Connecticut, United States State of Connecticut Full time
Job Summary

The State of Connecticut is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to serve as the Chief Equity and Opportunity Officer. This executive-level role will be responsible for leading the Office of Equity and Opportunity, which aims to create a fair, equitable, and inclusive environment throughout state government.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy to address historical and ongoing disparities in state government.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of current and proposed policies and practices to identify areas where disparities exist and develop strategies to mitigate them.
  • Collaborate with state agencies to ensure that services and resources are available and accessible to all residents of Connecticut.
  • Develop and implement equity-oriented systems, policies, and procedures to operationalize diversity, equity, and inclusion within state agencies.
  • Identify and develop diversity, equity, and inclusion training opportunities for all state employees.
  • Develop statewide diversity, equity, and inclusion benchmarks and measures of progress.
  • Oversee and provide guidance to state agencies on how to engage and incorporate the perspectives of underserved communities.
  • Partner with state agencies to ensure that communications with residents are culturally and linguistically appropriate and accessible.
Requirements
  • Experience in an executive-level leadership position within a highly matrixed enterprise.
  • Experience developing strategies and standards for diversity and inclusion.
  • Experience conducting comprehensive assessments of current and proposed business policies and practices to identify and mitigate areas where disparities exist.
  • Experience in strategic communications planning, equity in health promotion, social marketing, and behavior change communication.
  • Experience developing and managing operational budgets.
  • Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred in law, public administration, social work, diversity and inclusion leadership, psychology, or business.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A dynamic and inclusive work environment.
How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit your application through the State of Connecticut's job portal. Please ensure that your application is complete and detailed, as incomplete applications will not be considered.



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