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Diversity Program Director

Requisition ID req32112
Working Title Diversity Program Director
Position Grade 15
Position Summary

Best consideration date extended to 2/17/2025

Supports the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Executive Diversity Officer in guiding diversity, equity, and inclusion-related training and professional development efforts across UNM School of Medicine. Reports to the Executive Diversity Officer and collaborate with leaders across UNM SOM to implement training and professional development strategies to support SOM mission critical areas of: EDUCATING and increasing the diversity of health professionals, leaders and scientists; PROVIDING outstanding and compassionate medical care; ADVOCATING for the health of all New Mexicans; and PURSUING new knowledge and excellence of practice.

Key responsibilities include:

  •  Collaborate in the development and implementation of diversity-focused programs, such as overseeing GWIMS (Group on Women and Medicine in Science), participation in UNM’s Action Collaborative, disability advocacy, and LGBTQ advocacy. May provide development of program/function from initial concept to implementation.
  •  Collaborate in the creation, delivery, and assessment of training programs such as cultural humility, civil dialogues, difficult conversations, from bystander to upstander training, and addressing bias in academic medicine.
  • Manage Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion staff team members in the development and implementation of programs or functions.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of strategies, protocols, and systems to monitor, assess, and improve the effectiveness of both existing and new programs.
  • Offer support for various ongoing initiatives led by the Executive Diversity Officer.
  • Serves as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A master’s degree with five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience is preferred.
  • Experience within a university, academic medical center, healthcare system or other matrixed environment.
  • 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience within a program/project management, diversity and inclusion, data, education, or human resource’s function.
  • Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and written communications
  • Able to interact effectively and work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities.
  • Be able to work extended hours only when required, meet deadlines consistently and work with minimal supervision.
  • Experience providing didactic trainings to learners.
  • Serious commitment to providing excellent service delivery with a high level of motivation.
Additional Requirements
Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department SOM Diversity Office (043P)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status Exempt
Pay Monthly: $5,619.47 - $8,044.40
Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 2/17/2025
Eligible for Remote Work
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach an updated resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, address how your skills fit with our preferred qualifications for this position. A completed application is required for consideration.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.