[ES_JOBS_NET] UCAR/NCAR Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist
Curtis Walker
curtis.walker1 at gmail.com
Mon Jun 6 18:31:59 MDT 2022
Greetings, please share the following opportunity with those interested:
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If you have questions please contact carolyn at ucar.edu
To apply, visit:
https://ucar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UCAR_Careers/details/DEI-Specialist-II_REQ-2022-205-1
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is currently hiring
for the role of DEI Specialist to provide support and training for UCAR
employees in areas of diversity, equity and inclusion. At UCAR, you will
work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical
research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science
problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods,
drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human
life and reducing economic loss.
*Where You Will Work:*
This position is located in the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
(ODEI). Established in 2017, ODEI is responsible for the strategic planning
and implementation of strategies, programs and initiatives to:
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Increase the diversity of UCAR/NCAR’s workforce at all levels
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Ensure a culture of inclusion where everyone’s ideas and voices are
heard and valued;
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Integrate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) into the way we conduct
our research and to establish partnerships with institutions and
communities who have been historically excluded from science
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Measure progress and integrate DEI into the fabric of our organization.
You can learn more about ODEI's work at
*https://www.ucar.edu/who-we-are/diversity-inclusion
<https://www.ucar.edu/who-we-are/diversity-inclusion>*
*Location.* This will be a hybrid or onsite position located in Colorado
with the expectation of some amount of time spent onsite at the Boulder
NCAR/UCAR campus and at events and activities in the Denver Metro area.
Partial relocation will be provided.
*Pay Information*.
Position Type: Full-time
Hiring Range: $60,471-$76,840
Full Salary Range: $60,471-$98,266
*Work Authorization*: U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or other
protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) is required for this position.
UCAR/NCAR will not sponsor a work visa (e.g., J-1, H1-B, etc.) for this
position.
*Our Benefits*
In addition to medical, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance,
UCAR offers a variety of programs focused on work-life balance and
professional personal development. These include:
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Tuition Assistance and other professional development opportunities
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Starting minimum of 20 days of personal time off
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10 paid holidays
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10 days of sick leave every year
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14 weeks of paid parental leave
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Company contributes 10% of gross pay into retirement; 100% fully vested
on day one
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EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulder-area
transit system at no cost
*________________________________________________________________________________________________
**What
You Will Do:*
UCAR’s Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) is seeking a new
team member to provide organizational support and training for UCAR
employees in areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion under the leadership
of the Chief DEI Officer (CDO). The successful candidate will be joining a
team of two other DEI professionals in a supportive environment that
prioritizes teamwork, psychological safety, creativity, and staff
development.
If you are the successful applicant for this position, your main task will
be to lead the development and administrative functions of the *UCAR/NCAR
Equity and Inclusion (UNEION) program*
<https://hbr.org/2018/03/5-things-we-learned-about-creating-a-successful-workplace-diversity-program>
(currently serving its 15th cohort), and to assist in the development,
deployment, and facilitation of additional trainings around DEI topics,
including but not limited to Bystander Intervention, and DEI aspects of
supervisor training. These courses cover topics such as power, privilege,
identity, gender and gender identity, sexism, homophobia and transphobia,
race and racism, difficult conversations, and bystander intervention
barriers and techniques.
In addition, you will be the proxy for the CDO in multiple other aspects of
running ODEI, acting in a leadership role when the CDO is not available and
contributing to high-level planning and support including strategic
planning, Workplace Culture Survey planning and implementation, employee
support and coaching,and other various duties as needed. We’re a small team
with a really varied set of responsibilities at UCAR, and you’ll need to be
flexible to help with anything that comes up that lands in our areas of
responsibility.
ODEI aims to ground all of our work in the research literature, and so
familiarity with existing research and best practices would be highly
beneficial.
We are particularly interested in applicants with personal and/or
professional experience in facilitating conversations about social justice
topics, with an emphasis on the experiences of people with disabilities,
and/or Latine and/or Indigenous communities. Previous experience with
Minority Serving Institutions would also be of interest.
*Responsibilities: *
*DEI training creation and facilitation *
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Lead the iterative development of the UNEION 101 and 201 programs and of
new related course levels, coordinate the team of 8 volunteer facilitators,
research and collect readings for participants, coordinate pre and post
surveys, and liaise with our external evaluator to assess the effectiveness
of the course.
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Work with ODEI and Human Resources in the development, deployment, and
facilitation of additional training around DEI topics.
*Support for the UCAR Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan and
Workplace Culture Survey*
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Support the organization, research, content, and editing for the UCAR
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan, under the direction of the
CDO.
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Support the UCAR Workplace Culture Survey process every 4 years under
the leadership of the CDO, including working with external vendors and
internal advisory committees, and co-developing ODEI’s response to the
results of the survey.
*Contracts, vendor management, and reports*
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Manage the administrative needs and organizational support for internal
and external advisory committees.
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Manage contracts and vendor processes for ODEI to work with external
organizations for e.g. facilitation, surveys, consultation, and evaluation.
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Help to coordinate the submission of funding proposals with direction
from the CDO.
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Assist with the preparation of reports to UCAR management, funding
agencies, and external advisory groups.
*ODEI Programmatic Support*
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Support other DEI-related programs such as the Rising Voices program,
which collaborates with Indigenous Communities around weather and climate
change.
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Support UCAR/NCAR staff with interpersonal work challenges through
coaching and referral to appropriate resources.
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Collect, write, and edit content for institutional messaging regarding
various organizational and societal issues as related to diversity, equity,
and inclusion.
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Support UCAR’s Employee Resource Groups.
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Support UCAR’s Next Generation DEI Fellows.
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Manage administrative needs and organizational support for internal and
external advisory committees.
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May travel to, set up, coordinate, and present information about UCAR at
conferences or workshops in support of DEI.
This is a flexible position and a small team, and you may be assigned
additional duties as the need arises.
*____________________________________________________________________________________________*
*What You Need: *
*Education and Experience: *
*Required: *
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Bachelor’s degree in a related field (education, psychology, counseling,
social work, social sciences, or similar) and three years of experience
related to DEI.
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In lieu of education, additional experience related to DEI will be
considered.
*Useful but not required: *
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Any additional qualification or experience in physical sciences
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Any additional qualifications or certifications related to diversity,
equity, and inclusion
*Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:*
*Required**: *
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A deep understanding of topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion
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Strong DEI facilitation skills and experience in teaching others from a
wide range of backgrounds and identities
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High emotional intelligence and skilled in working across difference and
meeting people where they are
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Proven ability to build relationships across difference
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Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
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Ability to identify program opportunities and problems, to analyze
constituent needs, and make suggestions for modifications to meet those
needs
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Ability to support staff in difficult situations and provide support and
coaching
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Ability to hold private information in confidence
*Useful, but not required:*
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Experience with strategic planning
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Experience with mediation
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Experience with applying qualitative and quantitative methods for
assessment and improvement of program effectiveness
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Experience in a higher education or non-profit environment
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Experience with working with scientists and/or engineers
*____________________________________________________________________________________________*
*Applicant Notes:*
*(Requirements When Applying)*
1. A cover letter
2. Responses to the following three questions are required as part of your
initial application. A place to enter these responses will be provided to
you within the application process Responses should be approximately 500
words per question.
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Please tell us about your professional and personal experiences around
diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, and how they have prepared you
for this role
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Please tell us about your philosophy and approach to facilitating
training and conversations about social justice topics
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As a team, we value trust and relationships first. How, in doing DEI
work, have you built relationships and worked effectively with people who
are cynical about or resistant to these topics?
3. We want to remind you that 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, while
white men often apply to jobs where they, on average, meet only 40% of the
listed skills and experience. If you meet the minimum requirements listed
above and have the passion for the work, we strongly encourage you to
apply. We can provide on-the-job training for the rest.
4. A pre-employment screening will be conducted in conjunction with making
an offer, to verify previous employment, education, and references. A
criminal background check or a credit check will not be conducted for this
position.
5. For more information about our commitment to diversity, equity, and
inclusion, here is the link to the *Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Strategic Plan (pdf)* and to the *ODEI landing page.*
*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.*
--
*Dr. Curtis L. Walker, A.M.ASCE*
Project Scientist I
Weather Systems and Assessment Program
Research Applications Laboratory
National Center for Atmospheric Research
E: walker at ucar.edu | T: (303) 497-1448
https://staff.ucar.edu/users/walker
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