Employment Opportunities in the Office for Equity and Diversity

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OED Chief of Staff

OED Chief of Staff

Job ID 362293
Job Code 9341D1

The OED Chief of Staff  is a critical member of the Vice President for Equity and Diversity’s team who works collaboratively to drive, facilitate and support UMN system's strategic projects, directives and initiatives. The OED Chief of Staff provides strategic advice and counsel, possesses a high level of integrity, and demonstrates discretion in sensitive and confidential matters. This position will report directly to the Vice President and works in partnership with other unit senior leaders. By working directly with the Vice President and other members of OED’s senior leadership team and constituents the Chief of Staff strives to advance the priorities of the Office for Equity and Diversity (OED) and the mission of the University of Minnesota. The Chief of Staff’s workload will be supported by an administrative team within the Office for Equity and Diversity.

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Access Consultant

Access Consultant

Job ID 362266
Job Code 9341AC

The Access Consultant provides or arranges for reasonable accommodations for all staff and faculty with disabilities or medical conditions to ensure access to employment, programs, facilities, services, and activities on campus. The Access Consultant also works on behalf of all persons with disabilities to improve the understanding and support of the University community. The Access Consultant provides ongoing consultation and support to supervisors and departments. This position serves all University of Minnesota employees and departments on all University of Minnesota campuses. This position reports to the Associate Director of the Disability Resource Center for Employee services/UReturn

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Senior Director for Strategic Initiatives

Senior Director for Strategic Initiatives

Job ID 362258
Job Code 9341D1

The Senior Director for Strategic Initiatives is a critical member of the Vice President for Equity and Diversity’s team who works collaboratively to drive, facilitate and support strategic projects, directives and initiatives. The SI Director provides strategic advice and counsel, possesses a high level of integrity, and demonstrates discretion in sensitive and confidential matters. This position reports directly to the Vice President and works in partnership with the Deputy to the Vice President and other unit senior leaders. In addition, the SI Director provides systemwide consultation for DIJE strategic planning and capacity building. By working directly with the Vice President and other members of OED’s senior leadership team and constituents, the SI Director strives to advance the priorities of the Office for Equity and Diversity (OED) and the mission of the University of Minnesota.

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Prevention Coordinator, Sexual Misconduct Prevention Program

Prevention Coordinator, Sexual Misconduct Prevention Program

Job ID 362195
Job Code 8208A1

The Sexual Misconduct Prevention Program seeks a full-time Prevention Coordinator focused on supporting the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive prevention programs for students. This new position will be focused on working collaboratively to support already established programming including the administration of required online training for incoming students as well as the development of new programs and strategies. This position will report to the Assistant Director. 

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Director of the Office for Supplier Diversity

Director of the Office for Supplier Diversity

Job ID 361623
Job Code 9341D1

The University of Minnesota is seeking a highly qualified and skilled individual to serve as the Director of the Office for Supplier Diversity. The Office for Supplier Diversity serves all University system campuses and is part of the Office for Equity and Diversity.  

The Director provides vision, leadership, and management oversight for the University’s supplier diversity program. The Director is responsible for developing and implementing the University’s strategy to ensure equal opportunity and promote diversity in the University’s supply chain. This position requires strong leadership and communication skills, the ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgment and discretionary authority in situations that involve system-wide University policies and practices, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals, constituencies and communities, both on and off campus.

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Education Program Coordinator

Education Program Coordinator

Job ID 361370

The Education Program Coordinator works closely with the Director of Education, Associate Directors and Co-facilitation team partners to facilitate the work of the Equity and Diversity Certificate Program including educational services, outreach, programming, and consultation. This role requires a high level of program management in support of the curricular development and instructional implementation of the Equity and Diversity Certificate Program and strategic partnerships with diversity and equity initiatives across the system campuses. The Program Coordinator develops content and outreach materials for the program website, course descriptions, registration instructions, and program instructor training materials and other internal and external communication channels. Learn more about the Office for Equity and Diversity Education Program.

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Equal Opportunity Associate

Equal Opportunity Associate

Job ID 361258
Job Code 9731EO


The Equal Opportunity & Title IX Office is seeking a highly qualified, motivated, and skilled individual to respond to complaints of discrimination, sexual misconduct, nepotism, and related retaliation through investigation and informal problem-solving and to counsel University community members on equal opportunity issues. The Associate position offers complex, fast-moving, and fascinating work in a supportive work environment. Associates have significant discretion to craft appropriate investigative and informal responses to complaints. Associates also have the opportunity to collaborate frequently with colleagues in the Office and broader University to resolve case-related challenges. The Office’s work has a significant impact on the individuals and units involved in its cases. Associates’ thoughtfulness, attention to detail, and commitment to equity and diversity is critical.  

Director of the Circle of Indigenous Nations (COIN)

Director of the Circle of Indigenous Nations (COIN)

Job ID 361015
Job Code 9363AC

The Director of the Circle of Indigenous Nations (COIN) oversees the development of strategic partnerships that support campus-wide support initiatives for American Indian, Native American, and Indigenous students who hold intersectional identities along race, ability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status. COIN’s Director leads the unit's visioning, strategic planning, and programmatic agenda and partners with institutional colleagues on strategic enrollment management. COIN’s Director reports to the Associate Vice President for Institution Engagement and Education Justice of the Office for Equity and Diversity (OED) and works closely with the Vice President for Equity and Diversity. This is a 100 percent time, 12-month, annually renewable professional and administrative position on the University's Twin Cities campus.

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Office for Supplier Diversity Goods and Services Supplier Diversity Manager

Office for Supplier Diversity Goods and Services Supplier Diversity Manager

Job ID 360474
Job Code 8208A3

The Goods & Services Supplier Diversity Manager is primarily responsible for developing and implementing the University’s strategy to increase the diversity of suppliers that provide goods and services to the University.  The Manager develops and implements effective processes to track purchases and ensure compliance with the University’s targeted business program rules.  In doing this, the Manager must have project management skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to refine and improve compliance processes. The Manager works closely with the University’s purchasing department, external vendors, community stakeholders, and others to implement compliance processes and to identify new contracting opportunities for women, BIPOC, and disabled-owned businesses. The Manager reports directly to OSD’s Executive Director.

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Office for Conflict Resolution Assistant Director

Office for Conflict Resolution Assistant Director

Job ID 360913
Job Code 8208A3

The OCR Assistant Director provides conflict resolution services to University faculty, staff, and students who are experiencing employment-related conflicts. These services include consultations, facilitated dialogues, as well as educational outreach and training on conflict resolution strategies. The Assistant Director also oversees the Office's administrative functions, including managing casefiles, responding to Office inquiries, creating the Office's annual report, managing the visitor feedback survey process, and completing other administrative tasks. 

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Office for Supplier Diversity Construction & Design Supplier Diversity Manager

Office for Supplier Diversity Construction & Design Supplier Diversity Manager

Job ID 360932

The OSD Construction & Design Supplier Diversity Manager (“Manager”) is primarily responsible for developing and implementing the University’s strategy to increase the diversity of architect, construction, and engineering firms, as well as associated suppliers and workforces doing business with the University.  The Manager works closely with the University’s Capital Project Management department, Parking & Transportation Services department, Facilities Management departments, Purchasing department, private-sector firms, community stakeholders, and industry organizations to implement compliance processes and to identify new project-based opportunities for women, BIPOC, and disabled-owned businesses and corresponding workforces. The Manager reports directly to OSD’s Executive Director.

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