Deputy Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion -

The Office of Illinois Governor, JB Pritzker is seeking a Deputy Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion to join the Office of Equity located in Chicago, IL.

The role involves overseeing the daily operations of the Office of Equity. The individual will coordinate, implement, and advocate for the office's strategic initiatives with state agencies, boards, and commissions. They will advance equity within Illinois state government by providing technical assistance, tools, and resources. The Deputy Director of DEI will report to the Chief Equity Officer and oversee interns.

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess 3-5 years implementing laws, programs, policies, and procedures to advance diversity, equity inclusion and accessibility in organizations
• Possess 3-5 years of experience with developing strategic plans and accountability systems that aim to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the workplace
• Have prior experience in providing diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility professional development opportunities or requirements for direct reports
• Have proven examples of serving on a committee or board that helps implement diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within an organization
• Have proven examples of adding operational efficiencies in past roles
• Is a highly organized individual and is able to manage several large-scale projects at a time

Essential Job Functions*

• Statewide Training and Education (25%): Direct the DEIA training and education portfolio for the Office of Equity, overseeing the development, pilot, launch, and administration of three statewide trainings for 70,000+ employees and appointees.
• Strategic Planning and Partnerships (25%): Serve as a trusted advisor for agencies in the Governor’s Cabinet on DEIA strategic planning, implementation, and assessment; conduct evaluation and analysis of strategic plans and reports submitted to the Office of Equity.
• Office and Staff Management (20%): Manage internal operations and external communications; develop future public service leaders through overseeing fellow and intern programs.
• DEIA Consultation with Statewide and National Impact (15%): Serve as a DEIA thought leader for the Governor’s Office on statewide task forces and national networks to align social change efforts.
• Agency Programming and Capacity Building (15%): Oversee design and implementation of Office of Equity programming to convene and build capacity for DEIA leads and executive leaders.

*Occasional nights and weekends will be required.

Application Process

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to gov.applications@illinois.gov with the subject line “Deputy Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion – Application Materials.”

Anticipated fill date – 06/01/2024

The Governor’s Office is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our work and on our teams. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60661: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person