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NORC Senior Manager, DREI in Bethesda, Maryland
Senior Manager, DREI
Job no: 502425 Work type: Regular Full-Time Location: Bethesda, MD Capability Area: Office of Diversity, Racial Equity, and Inclusion
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Manager, DREI internally plays a pivotal role in NORC's Office of Diversity, Racial Equity, and Inclusion (DREI) team. This position is instrumental in the effective project planning, management, tracking, support, evaluation, and ongoing improvement of NORC's DREI programs, projects, and initiatives, significantly impacting our mission and long-term success.
The position will develop comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategies aligned with the company's mission and goals to advance NORC's DREI Strategic Framework and the associated Action Plan. The position will focus on inclusion strategies, accountability, strategic multi-channel communication, talent advocacy, and affinity-based resource groups.
DEPARTMENT: Office of DREI
Diversity, Racial Equity, and Inclusion (DREI) is one of NORC's top strategic priorities. It is a moral and ethical imperative central to the organization's mission and essential for its long-term success. The creation of the Office of DREI reflects the organization's deep commitment to DREI across three pillars: people, culture, and research. The office is at the forefront of developing and implementing pragmatic, transformational DREI initiatives, policies, and practices in service of NORC's DREI Strategic Framework and the associated Action Plan.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead and manage DREI projects from conception through completion, ensuring timely and effective execution and collaborating across functions to manage project timelines, budgets, and execution.
Collaborate with NORC People (Human Resources), Strategic Communications, senior leadership, and affinity-based resource groups to promote a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
Share updates and challenges with stakeholders, including but not limited to the CDO, DREI Steering Committee, DREI Advisory Committee, staff, and NORC's external audiences.
Conduct assessments and analyses to identify areas for improvement and measure the impact of DREI initiatives. Solicit and incorporate feedback from stakeholders.
Prepare and present reports to senior leadership on DREI efforts and outcomes.
Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and seminars to educate employees on diversity, equity, and inclusion topics.
Serve as a subject matter expert on DREI best practices, providing guidance and support to all levels of the organization.
Develop and maintain metrics to track the progress and effectiveness of DEI initiatives.
Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes related to diversity and inclusion, determine the potential impact of trends and regulations, and incorporate them into ongoing and future work.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field is required. A master's degree is preferred. Certifications in Diversity and Inclusion, Project Management or related fields is a plus.
Minimum 5 years of experience in diversity and inclusion, human resources, or project management roles.
Proven track record of successfully managing and implementing diversity and inclusion programs.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Experience with work management platforms is a plus.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and build strong relationships.
Knowledge of DEI best practices, trends, and legal requirements.
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SALARY AND BENEFITS:
The pay range for this position is $109,000 –$164,000.
This position is classified as regular. Regular staff are eligible for NORC’s comprehensive benefits program. Benefits include, but are not limited to:
Generously subsidized health insurance, effective on the first day of employment
Dental and vision insurance
A defined contribution retirement program, along with a separate voluntary 403(b) retirement program
Group life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance
Benefits that promote work/life balance, including generous paid time off, holidays; paid parental leave, bereavement leave, tuition assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
NORC’s Approach to Equity and Transparency
Pay and benefits transparency helps to reduce wage gaps. As part of our commitment to pay equity and salary transparency, NORC includes a salary range for each job opening along with information about eligible benefit offerings. At NORC, we take a comprehensive approach to setting salary ranges and reviewing raises and promotions, which is overseen by a formal Salary Review Committee (SRC).
WHAT WE DO:
NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.
WHO WE ARE:
For over 80 years, NORC has evolved in many ways, moving the needle with research methods, technical applications and groundbreaking research findings. But our tradition of excellence, passion for innovation, and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand, and who each of us is as a member of the NORC team. With world-class benefits, a business casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which we’re known, and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale.
EEO STATEMENT:
NORC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other legally protected characteristics.
Advertised: June 27, 2024 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: