Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

Company
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) position serves as the lead DEI expert for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. This role reports to the EVP People & Culture and will be responsible for executing the organization's DEI strategy and promoting an inclusive work culture.
Areas of responsibility include supplier diversity, strategic partnerships, and internal DEI consulting and education. This dynamic leader will bring together their deep DEI experience with their stellar people leadership to help us reinforce and drive a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture across the Bank. The incumbent must be able to build partnerships, collaborate with others within the People & Culture team, and across the Bank to influence change, drive our DEI objectives and deliver results. This Officer level role manages a team of Managers/SME's and will have direct and indirect reports and will be responsible for development of the leaders and staff in their direct and indirect reporting structure.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Leverages DEI expertise to provide vision, leadership, strategic direction, and coordination for organization-wide efforts to enhance workplace DEI
• Provides guidance and consulting to executive management on issues of DEI and collaborate with executive management to create, implement, and monitor programs to ensure fair and equitable treatment of staff
• Participates on and provides guidance to the Bank's DEI Committee (committee is responsible for gathering feedback and input, and developing, communicating, and implementing DEI initiatives)
• Partners with L&D team to provide training and development opportunities to strengthen DEI acumen across the Bank
• Builds strong relationships with Bank, System and external stakeholders
• Brings various Bank stakeholders - including business line leaders, governance committees, ESNGs, employees and senior executives - together in a coordinated manner to drive DEI results
• Recognizes both Bank and department level needs and directs programs and initiatives that advance DEI at all levels
• Works with People Analytics to define, track and report DEI metrics
• Directs the activities of Bank and System reporting pursuant Congress (Dodd-Frank Act/OMWI), EEOC, the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, and other stakeholders
• Represents the FRBC at external events, participates in Bank and System DEI events and initiatives
• Collaborates with People & Culture functions to assist with the integration of DEI policies and procedures into all HR practices
• Provides leadership, oversight, coaching and support to the DEI Team

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and/or experience, knowledge and skills noted below, Master's Degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience leading and overseeing a DEI function
• Ability to prepare and deliver high level reports and presentations to senior leadership
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential functions of the job and the core values of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to lead inclusively, coach and develop team members
• Effectively builds partnerships and influences key stakeholders across the organization
• Leverages strong subjective matter expertise, and considers evolving external factors and future needs when developing strategy
• Strategic and thoughtful approach to decision making, including ability to resolve complex problems and make decisions in a timely manner while considering the perspective of others
• Works collaboratively with employees at all levels to provide the best solutions for the organization
• Demonstrated strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong influencing skills, confidence, and experience with senior leadership

What we Offer
Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401k savings plan, retirement plan, paid time off, transit benefit, onsite gym and subsidized cafeteria - A learning environment with opportunities to gain new skills and grow your career
Additional Requirements

• All Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and receive a booster shot within 30 days of being eligible to do so, unless the Bank grants an accommodation based on medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• As a condition of employment, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities, and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics official if necessary

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. employment, you should raise this issue with the recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics official if necessary.
Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes
Job Category
Human Resources
Work Shift
First (United States of America)
The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.
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