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Working Title: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Organizational Development Specialist

Job Class: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist Intermediate

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 80589

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/02/2024

• Closing Date : 10/15/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Chief of Staff / Office of Equity & Diversity

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul, MN and has flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work full-time in the office. If working a hybrid schedule, a telework arrangement with their supervisor is required.

As a DEI Organizational Development Specialist, you’ll coordinate and implement projects, events and activities in support of the agency’s diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities. You will assist in consulting, guiding, and coaching employees at all levels across the organization. Collaborate and work with leadership and staff to identify challenges, propose solutions, deploy resources, and measure effectiveness. Additional responsibilities include:

• Tracking the agency’s Unified DEI Plan.

• Preparing and implementing agency communication to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

• Facilitating meetings to assess coaching and development needs.

Some travel is required for meetings and delivering presentations.

** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of professional experience in diversity, equity, and/or inclusion work that demonstrates:

• Experience researching, analyzing, and interpreting information.

• Experience using databases to monitor data and prepare reports.

• Experience facilitating meetings with a variety of audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing dashboards, scorecards, etc.

• Qualified Intercultural Development Inventory administrator.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.