DEPUTY CHIEF DEI EEO OFFICER

The New York City Campaign Finance Board manages New York Citys small donor democracy program and educates and engages voters via NYC Votes. The CFB has enjoyed a tremendous arc of progress over its 30year history and our updated flagship small donor democracy program is the centerpiece of this progress.

We eliminate barriers to participation by providing access to the resources New Yorkers need to vote or run for office and amplify the voices of small donors with New York Citys small donor democracy program.

We are dedicated to making New York Citys local democracy more open transparent and equitable. You would be working with a team that is missiondriven and committed to continuous improvement.

The CFBs Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) aids the CFB in complying with federal state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. The EEO Office works to ensure that employment decisions are made on the basis of merit and equality of opportunity without unlawful discrimination. The Office develops and administers training conducts policy review investigates allegations of discrimination and reviews requests for reasonable accommodations. This office also works to ensure our agency strategy and programming is built on accessibility.
The CFBs Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) supports the CFBs efforts at creating a workplace culture that values diversity equity inclusion and weaves those principles into every aspect of our work. The Office manages the work of the DEI committee partners with divisions and units across the agency on various programs and initiatives organizes and executes agencywide DEI strategy and events provides guidance to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and personnel at all levels and much more.

The New York City Campaign Finance Board is seeking a Deputy Chief EEO and DEI Officer to collaborate with the Chief to provide leadership accountability and innovative ideas for strategies and initiatives that will address systemic challenges related to gaps in cultural competency and empathetic allyship DEI analytics implicit bias crosscultural communications and engagement. The Deputy Chief EEO/DEI Officer will supervise EEO/DEI staff and support the agencys accessibility staff and programming as needed. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Collaborates with the Chief EEO/DEI Officer to provide leadership accountability and innovative ideas for strategies and initiatives that will address systemic challenges related to gaps in cultural competency and empathetic allyship.
Exercises significant discretion and expertise to make programmatic and policy decisions under the NYC EEO policy.
Collaborates with senior leadership in the formulation review and implementation of policies and procedures.
Acts as the Chief EEO Officer in the absence of the Chief EEO/DEI Officer.
Build out and manage the CFBs DEI analytics and metrics dashboard.
Utilizes data insights to drive strategic decisionmaking and internal policy decisions in relation to the CFBs EEO/ DEI work.
Creates and administers training on implicit bias crosscultural communications and engagement.
Serves as a thought partner and leader in relation to the creation revamping standardization and implementation of CFB policies related to EEO/DEI.
Coaches personnel at all levels of staff on DEI best practices management and EEO law/policy.
Supervises and participates in conducting investigations of alleged violations of the New York City EEO Policy.
Trains new staff members on EEO investigative processes and techniques.
Manages the CFBs DEI/EEO Domestic Violence/Gender Based Violence and Alternative DRC programmatic work
Administers and assists in the creation of DEI programs and trainings tailored to the demonstrated needs of the organization.
Supervises EEO/DEI personnel
Supports the work of the EEO/DEI teams accessibility vertical when needed.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES & OTHER BEHAVIORS (KSAOs)

Were seeking individuals eager to make an impact even if they dont tick every box on our job description. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and the unique blend of lived experiences nontraditional education pathways practical knowhow and a variety of skills and abilities that each candidate brings to the table. If youre ready to learn and grow with us we encourage you to apply and be part of our dynamic team.

Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of diversity equity and inclusion principles and best practices.
Knowledge and robust understanding of best practices related to DEI data metrics and analytics.
Knowledge and understanding of federal state and local laws related to discrimination harassment and equal employment opportunities (e.g. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act).
Knowledge and understanding of organizations internal and citywide policies and procedures regarding discrimination and harassment.
Knowledge and understanding of motivational and management theories and leadership styles and approaches.
Knowledge and understanding of government operations (New York City government experience a plus).
Knowledge and understanding of city personnel policies procedures and civil service.

Skills
Conducts fair and thorough investigations into complaints or allegations of discrimination and writes excellent well researched detailoriented grammatically correct EEO reports.
Develops and delivers training and employment programs on EEO laws DEI topics and unconscious bias.
Mediates disputes and resolves conflicts related to discrimination or harassment claims.
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Strong people skills and can understand and effectively navigate within an organizational structure.
Ability to analyze data and create complex formulas and data visualizations.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft platforms.
Advanced proficiency in creating surveys/survey methodology and data analytics using programs such as SPSS R MS Power BI MS Forms.
Advanced proficiency in the buildout of DEI advertising/programmatic materials using programs such as Canva/Adobe Pro.

Abilities
Demonstrated ability to meet deliverables in a complex and matrixed environment.
Ability to exercise professional and ethical judgement when complex personnel situations arise and possess an understanding of when to refer certain matters or involve outside parties.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to organize work effectively conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
A motivated selfstarter who adjusts readily to multiple demands shifting priorities and rapid change; shows versatility in handling people and situations.
Outstanding writing editing and research skills.
Adept at quickly synthesizing information to distill critical issues and formulate recommendations that consider risks benefits and alternative perspectives.
Manages a high volume of work with efficiency: Has developed or can create a system for keeping tasks from slipping through the cracks. Able to juggle competing demands and prioritize without sacrificing quality. Plans backwards to make deadlines. Asks for help when needed.
Attentive empathetic leadership: Enthusiasm for meeting and engaging with people. Empathizes with the communities we serve. Able to put people at ease especially when there are lines of difference. Listens closely to understand needs or concerns and takes steps based on that input. Gets back to people in a timely manner. Takes pride in providing clear helpful information.

Other/Preferred Qualifications
At least 3 years of Progressive DEI and/or EEO programmatic experience with a strong background in data analytics measurement and metrics.
Impeccable people skills including the ability to make people of various and intersecting identities feel comfortable discussing uncomfortable subject matter at times.
Exercises authority without asserting dominance: Brings a clear vision and recognizes the value of divergent perspectives. Approaches leadership with a mindset of power with rather than power over and regularly includes others in planning and decisionmaking.
Already has or can quickly create a system for keeping details from slipping through the cracks (for self and their team).
Notices errors that others might overlook and fixes them; has a track record of leaving things better than they found them.

Additional Information

The City of New York provides generous medical benefits (including dental and vision through respective unions or funds) retirement tuition reimbursement and additional ancillary benefits. CFB offers a flexible and hybrid work schedule opportunities for career development learning & development (leadership training coaching) wellness programs and much more!

The CFB is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to diversity. All individuals are encouraged to apply. If you anticipate needing any type of reasonable accommodation to apply for an employment opportunity please contact or (212).

How to Apply

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Qualifications :

1.A bachelors degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least twelvesemester credits (or the equivalent of twelvesemester credits) in accounting auditing business or public administration computer science economics finance statistics graphic design personnel or human resources administration user experience design or a closely related area of study and one year of satisfactory fulltime experience in accounting auditing (including compliance or investigative auditing) business or public administration business analysis computer science database administration economics finance fiscal or economic management or research statistics graphic design personnel or human resources administration user experience design or a closely related field; or
2.A fouryear high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in 1 above; or
3.Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 above.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime