[ES_JOBS_NET] Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator, UCAR, Boulder CO

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator
Tracking Code
19012
Job Description
Job Title:  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator

Location:  Boulder, Co

Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Position Term:  2 year fixed term contract

Application Deadline: This position will be posted for three weeks or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.  Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis.

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) is required for this position.

Where You Will Work
Located in Boulder, Colorado, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) serves and participates in a collaborative community of researchers and educators who are dedicated to understanding the atmosphere -- the air around us -- and the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun's core. UCAR manages the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) on behalf of the National Science Foundation and the university community.

What You Will Do
UCAR's Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) is seeking a new team member for a 2-year, fixed term contract, to assist in the implementation of UCAR's new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan, with implementation of NCAR's Rising Voices program expansion, and with training of UCAR employees in diversity, equity and inclusion competencies. If you are the successful applicant for this position, you will work with ODEI to liaise with all 27 of UCAR's laboratories, programs and departments to understand their D&I implementation needs, to coordinate and help develop required staff training, and to collect and generate reports on progress. You will also be liaising with both Western and Indigenous scientists and communities to provide project management and logistic support for the expansion of the Rising Voices program.

In addition, you will assist in the running of our existing UCAR/NCAR Equity and Inclusion (UNEION) training series, and work with ODEI's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist to plan additional UNEION course offerings. We are particularly interested in applicants with personal and/or professional experience in teaching about social justice topics, with an emphasis on the experiences of people with disabilities, and/or Black/African American and/or Indigenous communities.  Responsibilities include:

Implementation plan liaison
*        Meeting regularly with lab/program/dept. liaisons to identify status and needs of groups to complete implementation plans
*        Coordinate with ODEI and HR and help develop training and resources identified by L/D/P in support of their implementation plans
*        Coordinate meeting needs between L/D/P and ODEI
*        Keep track of upcoming deadlines for reporting and plan updates
*        Collect reports and updated plans from labs/programs/dept and compile an annual report of progress towards organizational goals

Rising Voices Project Coordination
*        Develop close working relationships with Rising Voices governance team members from both Western and Indigenous backgrounds
*        Provide culturally sensitive project coordination support to keep the project on their established timeline

Training support
*        Participate as Lead Learner for UNEION cohorts
*        Support development of new UNEION training courses
*        Support other training expectations (e.g. supervisor training, new employee orientation)

External Advisory committee coordination
*        Provide culturally sensitive logistical support for governance meetings
*        Coordinate communications with external advisory committee
*        Coordinate regular meetings/check-ins with committee regarding strategic plan

What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*        Three years of experience relevant to the job requirement.
*        Understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion topics, including one or more of the following: race, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status, veterans, other underserved identities, and intersections of these identities.
*        Strong verbal and written communications skills.
*        Strong empathy/emotional intelligence and the ability to connect and build successful working relationships with people with both marginalized and dominant identities.
*        Ability to identify program opportunities and problems, to analyze constituent needs, and make suggestions for modifications to meet those needs.
*        Discretion and ability to protect confidentiality of information.
*        Ability to prepare technical and administrative reports

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*        Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
*        Applicants with personal or professional experience working with people with disabilities, and/or people from Black/African American and/or Indigenous communities are particularly sought.
*        Experience in training others in social justice topics.
*        Experience with management of multiple projects.
*        Experience working with scientists and/or engineers
*        Experience with applying qualitative and quantitative methods for assessment and improvement of program.
*        Experience developing website content

Applicant Notes:
To be considered for this position, all candidates are required to answer the questions outlined below. Please upload your answers along with your resume and cover letter, all as a single pdf document.

The position description details both minimum requirements as well as desired skills and experience. Research shows that women and people of color, in particular, feel that they have to have 100% of the required *and* desired skills and experience before applying for a new job. We remind you that this is not the case - if you meet the minimum requirements, have the passion for the work, are highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities at once, and you have experience working across cultures, we strongly encourage you to apply. We can provide on-the-job training for the rest.

As part of our commitment to social justice, we are aware that not everyone has access to the same social and cultural capital, and this can affect how prepared individuals are to write a resume that meets the cultural expectations of a predominantly white organization. While we do still need to receive a resume from you, this will not be the only tool we use to review your application. We are asking you to submit answers to the following questions as part of your application, as they are the questions we are trying to answer when reviewing your resume.  When answering these questions, please give us specific examples of your past experience. Please upload your answers along with your resume and cover letter, all as a single pdf document. If you have any questions about this process, please don't hesitate to contact Carolyn Brinkworth (carolyn at ucar.edu) or Kristen Luna Aponte (kaponte at ucar.edu).

Question 1. This position requires a high degree of organizational ability and keeping track of multiple requests from different departments. In this position, you will be expected to successfully and thoroughly communicate with many labs/departments and assist in the organization of the programs identified with these individual groups Please describe how your past experience has prepared you for this kind of work. (250-500 words)

Question 2.  As part of this position, you will be interacting with people from many different backgrounds and cultures, including people from indigenous communities. Please tell us about your experience of working across cultures in a way that is responsive and adaptive. (250-500 words)

Question 3. We are also looking for someone who can help us teach our employees about social justice issues. Please tell us about any experience you have in teaching people from majority identities about these topics, in either your personal or professional capacity. (250 - 500 words)

What's in It for You:
*        Compensation
*        PTO
*        Paid Holidays
*        Tuition Reimbursement
*        Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
*        Retirement Plan
*        And more!

EEO/AAP Statement:
The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer that strives to develop and maintain a diverse workforce. UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.
Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). We are committed to inclusivity and promoting an equitable environment that values and respects the uniqueness of all members of our organization.
Job Location
Boulder, Colorado, United States
Position Type
Temporary
Appointment Type
Term Full-Time (T1)

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