Coordinator, Diversity & Inclusion

Are you ready to see your future like never before? If so, Alcon is the place for you! A career at Alcon is like no other. We are innovative. We are impactful. We are the largest eye care medical device company helping restore sight and allowing millions of people worldwide to see brilliantly. We have a long history of industry firsts and a diverse hardworking team that keeps us on the cutting edge.

We are currently hiring a D&I Coordinator in Fort Worth, TX, who will serve as the main point of contact on all administrative and project-related matters pertaining to Diversity & Inclusion. The D&I Coordinator must be fully capable of working independently on projects, from conception to completion, and be capable of working under pressure on a wide variety of activities. This will include administration, coordination, and responsibility for logistics management for key projects, all requiring self-direction and confidential discretion with various levels of associates within/outside the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as key liaison and contact for ERGs in the U.S. and internationally. Maintains ERG calendar of events, handles ERG budget tracking, and maintains ERG-related website content.
• Communicate directly, and on behalf of D&I leadership, with various internal and external stakeholders, when approved as a delegate.
• Account for D&I related finances and budget.
• Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the office, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determine appropriate courses of action, referral, and/or response.
• Provide a bridge for smooth communication between the Office of D&I and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with senior management staff.
• Compile and distribute agendas for key meetings of Employee Resource Groups and D&I Councils. Take meeting notes and distribute follow-up actions to key stakeholders and partners.
• Prioritize conflicting needs; handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follow-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
• Establish and maintain critical files and follow-up systems.
• Assist with creating reports and presentations using a variety of office productivity tools.
• Strive to improve project administration processes by identifying inefficiencies and recommending solutions.
• Manage active calendar of appointments and travel; complete expense reports; compose and prepare correspondence and reports that are sometimes confidential; arrange complex and detailed international travel plans including visa/entry requirements, itineraries, and agendas; and compile documents for travel-related meeting plans, coordinates and ensures that the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer's schedule is followed and respected. Provides "gatekeeper" and "gateway" role.

Key Requirements/Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 3 Years of Relevant Experience
• Work hours: Standard, Monday - Friday
• Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
• Relocation assistance: No
• Sponsorship available: No

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• Expert in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), and proficient in SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat.
• Proven consulting and/or change management experience with an HR focus.
• Global perspective working in a large, multi-national environment.

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.