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Location

Marietta, GA | United States

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Job description

Overview

The Director of Culture Competence and Research will lead, shape, and deliver experiences, programs, and results through evidence-based practices to support and foster an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for our Wellstar Health System. The Director will be a collaborative partner, consultant, thought leader and trusted advisor to leaders across Wellstar to facilitate the integration of DEIB practices and behaviors.

The Director will work closely with other DEI Practitioners on our team and align initiatives with business strategies & metrics focusing on people, policies, and practices that strengthen belonging, inclusion, and equity opportunities through evidence-based practices. The Director will be a team-oriented and collaborative leader with a passion for action and a results-oriented mind-set. Critical thinking, strong communication, and the ability to thrive under pressure and change are paramount.

This role requires strong executive presence and a minimum of 5 years' experience in leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a complex and matrixed environment. Additionally, it requires 3 years of research and cultural competency programming experience with related scope. This role will be instrumental in the design, enhancement, and delivery of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging best in class experiences at Wellstar Health System

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions

• Strategic Lead
  a) Lead, support, manage, and develop cultural competence and cultural humility programs that advance our
  diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging priorities.
  b) Define clear priorities goals with key deliverables, milestone dates, and roadmap to achieve these goals.
  c) Provide frequent updates, identify, and communicate risks and adjustment needs to ensure Diversity, Equity,
  Inclusion, and Belonging commitments are achieved.
  d) Provide oversight of Project Manager in the development of DEIB Dashboard and Scorecards
  e) Develop strategic, trusted relationship with leaders to align work to DEI and overall system goals.
  f) Development of DEIB Annual Report
• Continuous Improvement
  a) Design and implement methods which increase engagement and participation in DEI strategic programming.
  b) Socialize and connect DEI business strategies that focus on workforce, workplace, and marketplace impacts.
  c) Researches, benchmarks, develops, and delivers innovative inclusive programs that align with business
  objectives and drives best in class strategies.
  d) Evaluates and analyzes feedback measures on the effectiveness and impact of program and processes on
  systemwide DEI goals.
  e) Uses quantitative and qualitative measures to comprehensively report DEI outcome and change management
  opportunities.
  f) Maintains knowledge of accessibility and diversity related issues, legislation, and best practices.
• Cultural Communications Broker
  a) Skilled at facilitating presentations, conversations, and dialogue on diversity and equity related content.
  b) Provide trusted thought leadership on inclusive and equitable initiatives.
  c) Skilled communicator that can succinctly communicate complex DEI issues and practices across a wide
  continuum of stakeholders.
  d) Engages in consistent communication channels with key stakeholders and system partners to ensure shared
  language and understanding of DEI imperatives.
  e) Build relationships and execute programing with internal team and external organizations focused on
  empowering unrepresented and marginalized communities.
• Budget Management
  a) Manage budget for assigned programs/projects, ensuring expenditures are within established parameters and
  emphasize cost efficiencies.
  b) Is a financial solvent steward of daily and long-term strategic management assets within the department

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree In a related field - Required
• Master's Degree In a related field - Preferred or
• Doctorate in a related field - Preferred

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion education and evidence based research programming in a mid to large size organization, required.

Required Minimum Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years diversity, equity, and inclusion exerience, designing, executing, researching, and reporting on DE&I programs.
• Demonstrated history of designing and implementing curtual competency programs that have a delta in gained knowledge and awareness.
• Demonstrated history of DEIB evidence-based research that results in best in class programming and impact.
• History of project/program managment skills with demonstrated pro-active, innovative thought-leadership, and creativity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including written and oral communications and presentation skills.
• Experience with facilitation and internal/external presenting of DEI practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Diversity and Inclusion Professional - Strongly Preferred

We’d like to invite you on a career journey like no other! In return for your contributions, we’ll help you make the most of all life’s moments – on and off the job. Wellstar Total Rewards is designed to provide for your total well-being, including: Your Wellness, Your Pay, Your Future, Your Joy. We think it’s pretty simple – we care for our team members and our team members care for the community.

Make a difference in patients’ lives… and your own! Here, it’s more than healthcare – it’s CareerCare!

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