Senior Manager Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Initiatives

The Senior Manager will be the primary contact for FHS equity initiatives, will support committees and working groups and will provide information and advice to internal and external partners, as directed by the Associate Dean, Equity & Inclusion, FHS. The Senior Manager will work closely with members of the University's central Equity and Inclusion Office and other key partners, including those across the Faculty, University and affiliated hospitals. E.G., Indigenous Health, Continuing Professional Development, HR and Faculty Relations, Education Services, Faculty Affairs, departments/schools, regional and distributed campuses and community organizations. Please see "Equity, Inclusion and Diversity within the Faculty of Health Sciences" for more information.

Accountabilities

Strategic Leadership

Responsible for leading the design and delivery of the Faculty’s EDI and AO strategic priorities in support of the Associate Dean’s vision for the Faculty through the following:

• Develops and leads EDI training and education for Faculty, staff and learners
• Assumes a key role in implementation of policy changes across the Faculty.
• Leads the identification, development, and planning of complex and strategic initiatives identified by the Associate Dean and Faculty, researches best practices and trends, and obtains relevant feedback from internal and external stakeholders to continue to advance the Faculty strategies.
• On the Office’s behalf, provides responsive and informed strategic consultation to the Associate Dean and senior leadership team regarding internal and/or external issues and/or opportunities that affect the Faculty and growth of the EDI and AO strategy.
• Works with the Associate Dean and senior leadership, internal and external partners and related committees in an advisory capacity, making recommendations and identifying and advancing issues for discussion that are relevant to the effective management of the initiatives.
• Supports the Associate Dean in addressing deeply complex EDI and AO issues across the Faculty by leading the development and implementation of policy tools, resources and frameworks which embed an EDI lens into policy and process.
• Manages and leads multiple, large-scale EDI and AO initiatives in collaboration with the Associate Dean and the Faculty’s senior leadership team to build a culture of inclusion.

Partner Engagement and Communication

Provides comprehensive communication and community collaboration through the following;

• Co-leads and manages several sub-committees, task forces and working groups.
• Develops strategic partnerships and networks with individuals and organizations outside of the Faculty of Health Sciences and McMaster University to further FHS EDI and AO initiatives and strategic priorities.
• Participates in Faculty-wide committees and associated working groups, and other University committees as required.
• Leads communication and engagement strategies, along with the FHS communications team, to enhance the visibility of FHS EDI and AO initiatives.
• Leads and coordinates complex, cross-functional projects and initiatives, establishing project plans, timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and successful execution
• Provides project leadership and drives accountability across diverse partner groups without direct reporting relationships, leveraging strong relationship management, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to build consensus, navigate competing priorities, and achieve project objectives
• Externally, alongside the Associate Dean, this position regularly engages with the media, government and key partners and must do so with expert knowledge, sophistication and skill, demonstrating high emotional intelligence and robust relationship management.

Operational and People Management

Provides expertise in operational effectiveness, leadership, and direction for the day-to-day management of the FHS Equity and Inclusion Office through:

• Being the first contact person for the Faculty of Health Sciences and community partners on day-to-day operations of the FHS EDI Office.
• Supervises staff that are hired into EDI embedded roles at the department or school level within the Faculty, including providing direction to align departmental and school initiatives to the FHS-wide strategy, acting as a coach and mentor, and providing guidance and leadership.
• Sets fiscal priorities and develops annual operating budget; oversees development and management of multiple program budgets within the Office’s portfolio, ensuring appropriate financial and administrative procedures are in place. Assesses long-term as well as immediate needs.
• Works closely with Faculty/University leadership in key corporate functions including policy development, strategic planning, project prioritization, and operations.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Critical-Race Studies, Sociology, Education, Cultural Studies, etc.)
• 7-10 years of managing complex EDI (or related) portfolios and 5 years of management

Experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge of human rights, diversity, accessibility and equity, including applicable legislation.
• Demonstrated capacity to advance strategies, priorities, and action plans
• Experience working with diverse communities and demonstrated knowledge of racialized communities and equity-seeking groups in Canada, including their histories, traditions, knowledge systems and contemporary issues.
• Knowledge and familiarity with the goals and strategies of historic and contemporary human rights and social movements, with a demonstrated ability to engage meaningfully with a range of social advocates and activists in community
• Lived experience as a member of a member of an equity-seeking group
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and deadlines to ensure multiple projects and objectives are achieved in a timely manner
• Experience providing comprehensive research and analytical support to senior leadership teams and committees.
• Experience working with diverse groups of stakeholders.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to show initiative, take ownership, and work effectively on diverse and complex issues under time constraints.
• Ability to cope with multiple demands, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines on time.
• Ability to oversee and operationalize work plans from strategic objectives; demonstrated capacity to undertake program evaluation and implement continuous improvement practices;
• Strong people management and strong management of complex and sensitive work

How To Apply

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