Assistant Director Of Talent Development And Culture

JOB TITLE: Assistant Director of Talent Development and Culture

DEPARTMENT: Office of People and Culture

FLSA STATUS: Exempt (Salaried)

REPORTS TO: Vice President of People and Culture

JOB STATUS: Full Time (37.5 hours/week)

DATE AVAILABLE: Immediate Availability

PRIMARY PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director of Talent Development and Culture plays a strategic role in the lifecycle management of talent at Dominican University. This includes leading innovative recruitment programs with a keen focus on equity and inclusion, fostering an environment that supports the development and retention of staff and faculty, and serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on talent needs and trends. Key responsibilities encompass managing recruitment processes to enhance diversity, designing and delivering training for inclusive practices, and spearheading performance management initiatives that align with the university's mission and strategic goals.

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN EMPLOYEES:

To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, delivering compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.

JOB COMPONENTS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the creation and implementation of a comprehensive strategic recruitment plan with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Collaborate with university senior officers to provide information, analysis, and consultation on talent strategies.

• Partner with the VP of People and Culture to identify critical roles and develop a robust succession plan to ensure leadership continuity.

• Work with the VP of JEI to review recruiting policies and procedures to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through recruitment practices.

• Implement innovative sourcing strategies, including partnerships with diverse professional organizations, to expand the talent pool.

• Develop job descriptions and interview questions with inclusive language.

• Determine appropriate external job sites to attract a diverse, qualified pool of applicants.

• Provide EEO-related data to assess diversity in recruitment.

• Offer training on inclusive hiring practices to hiring managers and search committee members.

• Facilitate proactive communication among stakeholders to maintain transparency and accountability throughout the recruitment process.

• Track recruitment metrics and provide data and reports to the cabinet regularly.

• Monitor the progress of talent searches to ensure transparency and adherence to established timelines.

EMPLOYEE ONBOARDING:

• Develop inclusive onboarding practices that ensure a welcoming experience for new hires.

• Integrate individual experiences with formal orientation programs.

• Ensure the ongoing maintenance of inclusive onboarding practices to foster a welcoming environment for all new hires.

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT

• Collaborate with staff and supervisors to review job descriptions annually, ensuring that language related to inclusivity is embedded in responsibilities.

• Conduct talent reviews to assess potential leadership candidates and develop individualized development plans for high-potential employees.

• Work with staff and supervisors to ensure that goals are measurable and attainable.

• Develop and manage a diversity mentoring program to foster a sense of community, particularly among underrepresented faculty and staff.

• Coordinate meetings and activities for faculty/staff affinity groups in partnership with the Office of Justice, Equity, and Inclusion (OJEI).

• Oversee the annual performance review cycle, embedding language related to inclusivity in job descriptions and performance goals.

• Facilitate the creation of departmental goals aligned with the university's strategic plan for Justice, Equity, and Inclusion (JEI), ensuring that goals are measurable and attainable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

All qualifications are required unless otherwise indicated.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Cultural Studies/Sociology or a related field.

• Demonstrated commitment to valuing equity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience and progressive growth in Human Resources with a background in recruitment, training, talent management or professional development.

• Ability to create and present effective training programs and presentations.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining quality standards and meeting assigned deadlines.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• An understanding of current higher education and societal issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and social justice, preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in higher education, including employee relations experience involving academic faculty

• Experienced mediator and conflict resolution skills, capable of handling sensitive and confidential information

• Ability to lead decisively and consultative, fostering open communications and positive relationships across diverse groups

• Self-motivated; flexible, and able to prioritize in a dynamic environment

DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY

Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago. Dominican University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission as a baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degree-granting institution. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor and thoughtful accompaniment of students, its intentional affordability and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment. Dominican currently enrolls over 3,300 students, which includes 2,280 undergraduates and 1,027 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of our undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% are Black or African American, and 3% are Asian. Under-represented minority students, make up 77% of the DU undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some type of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families' level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois. Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), a federal designation of the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups.

To Apply

Apply online at http://www.dom.edu/jobs. Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume with a list of 3 references.

A background screening is required.

EEO Statement

Dominican University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to the goal of building an equity-centered faculty and staff committed to teaching, working, and learning in a multicultural environment. Dominican University believes that justice, equity, and inclusion are critical to our growth and development and seek to recruit, develop, and retain from a diverse pool of applicants who bring varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@dom.edu for assistance.