Director – Diversity & Inclusion

Job Responsibilities:

Office and Financial Management:

• Support and collaborate with the Associate Dean for Diversity & Inclusion to provide strategic direction in developing and implementing policies, programs, curricula, initiatives, and strategies that promote DEI and health equity education across all stages of the medical education continuum, including pre-college, pre-medical and medical students, house staff, and faculty.
• Oversee daily management and operations of the ODA, leading 10 team members in the implementation of curricula, programs, and strategic initiatives. 
• Oversee all financial aspects, including annual budget preparation, monitoring, external grant management, vendor payments, and gift development, while forecasting anticipated changes across operating, grant, and cost-share budgets. 
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean and faculty directors to identify and pursue grant, publication, and gift development opportunities. 
• Oversee office web and social media presence and ensure visibility of NYUGSOMs diverse and inclusive community. 
• Lead the annual office retreat to foster team cohesion and alignment with organization objectives.
• Develop methods of evaluation and assessment of programs to track progress of the activities of the Office of Diversity Affairs. 

Staff Management:

• Directly supervise five staff members in the Office of Diversity Affairs, including conducting annual performance reviews, supporting professional development, and individual goal setting. 
• Manage the recruitment, screening, and hiring processes for administrative staff, graduate students, interns, and volunteers. 
• Ensure faculty director and advisor appointments are accurate and up to date, including job descriptions and FTE allocations. 

Program Development and Management:

• In collaboration with the Associate Dean, establish annual goals and a strategic plan that is aligned with the institutions mission. 
• Lead a host of collaborative efforts with faculty directors and staff to plan and execute annual recruitment events for prospective UME medical students and GME house staff. 
• Drive strategic initiatives that enhance retention across the medical education continuum, fostering numerous community, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. 
• Lead the design and implementation of DEI trainings, workshops, and consultative services for academic departments and institutes.  
• Manage, develop, and recommend new programs and initiatives to enhance recruitment and retention of diverse medical student and house staff populations 
• Support the development and direction of the NYSED-funded Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP), impacting over 150 pre-college students annually. 
• Develop evaluation and assessment methods to monitor the progress of programs and initiatives, and track research activity within the Office.
• Contribute to developing and implementing the Office’s research and scholarship in medical education, focusing on DEI and health equity 
• Co-facilitate lectures and pre-clerkship orientation sessions covering DEI, patient interaction, diverse populations, and health equity. 

Institutional Leadership and Support: 

• Provide strategic guidance and support to senior leaders, academic departments, and institute leaders to ensure adherence to institutional and federal DEI policies, guidelines, and practices. 
• Collaborate with institutional leaders on creating and modifying institutional policies and practices across the School of Medicine that foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. 
• Review and approve DEI web content in collaboration with academic departments and the Office of Communications and Marketing. 
• Provide consultation and guidance to departmental DEI leaders and Faculty DEI Committee, participating in committee meetings twice a month. 
• Identify opportunities for cross-mission/campus collaboration to leverage support and resources.  
• Serve as a consultant to NYU Langone Health affiliate education units (e.g., NYU Graduate Dental Education, Vilcek Institute/Office of Science & Research, NYU Long Island SOM) enhancing DEI practices and strategy. 
• Deliver presentations and talks on topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), faculty mentorship across differences, and other inclusive practices across the institution.