Assistant or Associate Director of Human Resources – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Saint Michael’s College is seeking a dynamic and culturally responsive DEI professional for its Human Resources department to assist with developing and implementing strategic initiatives around employment with diversity, equity and inclusion at the forefront. This includes recruiting and retention, employee relations, labor relations, and diversity, equity and inclusion training for staff and faculty as it relates to all areas of employment.

The successful candidate will have worked as a professional in the DEI field for a minimum of five to eight years, preferably in the HR employment area, but an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Having designed and delivered cultural competency/responsiveness, implicit bias, leadership and employment training programs is a significant plus. This is a full-time, year-round position that reports to the Director of Human Resources.

Individuals from the BIPOC community are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Benefits include health, dental, vision, employer-paid life, and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness and accident insurance options, parental leave, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), 401(k), generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee and dependent tuition benefits, employee assistance program, well-being programs and opportunities, discounted gym membership, paid volunteer time, use of the athletic facilities and the library, and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities. 

Requirements:

• At least five to eight years of experience as a professional in DEI, preferably in the areas of employment, and/or employee relations
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource or organizational management, human services, business administration, equity studies, human rights, community development, or other relevant field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered
• A thorough knowledge of HR compliance requirements related to employment law strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR information systems desired
• Professional HR certification preferred

An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Application Instructions:

Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on the Apply Now button:

• Resume
• Cover letter including a statement about contributions you could make toward helping Saint Michael’s College become a more culturally responsive and inclusive community and how your skills and experiences would contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campus

Review of applications will begin on January 10, 2022 and continue until position is filled.

No phone calls, emails or walk-ins please.