Executive Director, Diversity

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic vision and leadership for the Diversity function at InterVarsity.

• Transform the People line strategy into a comprehensive multi-year Diversity strategy and annual plan.

• Advocate for a culture that promotes diversity, engagement, inclusion, and belonging.

• Identify key actions and interventions, managing resources to support initiatives that benefit the Fellowship.

• Integrate Diversity efforts with talent acquisition, leadership development, employee engagement, retention, and fundraising activities.

• Oversee SHIFT, National Employee Resource Groups, Diversity consulting, and conflict resolution (RESOLVE).

• Participate in the National Leadership Team and People Leadership Team.

• Lead significant national initiatives and projects assigned by the Chief People Officer.

• Propose Diversity-related policies and procedures to the Executive Leadership Team.

• Act as a national change advocate, fostering consensus among stakeholders.

• Establish collaborative partnerships with Human Resources, Talent Management, and Talent Acquisition.

• Work alongside Focused Ministries, Field VPs, Regional Directors, and leaders at the National Service Center.

• Develop relationships with diversity constituent groups and navigate complex group dynamics effectively.

• Provide counsel to the Chief People Officer and senior leaders on intricate Diversity-related matters.

• Create metrics and reporting routines to assess program effectiveness.

• Analyze diversity-related trends and patterns using both qualitative and quantitative approaches.

• Prepare reports and recommendations for the Chief People Officer, Executive Leadership Team, and National Leadership Team.

• Leverage insights from the Staff Voice Survey to inform the Diversity strategy.

• Link Diversity outcomes to mission-related return on investment (ROI).

• Recruit, hire, train, develop, supervise, and retain staff members.

• Establish goals, priorities, strategies, structures, processes, and accountability systems for the Diversity team.

• Document processes, plans, and outcomes.

• Support staff while adhering to accountability standards.

• Secure agreed-upon support and cultivate relationships with ministry partners.

• Oversee fund development for direct reports.

• Communicate responsibilities regarding ministry partnership development to Diversity staff.

⛳️ Requirements

• Annually reaffirm InterVarsity's Statement of Agreement.

• Adhere to InterVarsity's Code of Conduct.

• Possess extensive knowledge of InterVarsity's purpose, vision, ministries, and policies.

• Understand the InterVarsity culture and effectively navigate it.

• Hold a Bachelor's degree; a related Master's degree is preferred.

• Have a minimum of 8 years of relevant ministry experience.

• At least 5 years of senior leadership experience at the Field National Director or Regional Director (or equivalent) level.

• Exhibit significant theological insight and spiritual maturity.

• Demonstrate the ability to think strategically and translate vision into actionable plans with measurable results.

• Showcase a proven ability to achieve results through team leadership and influence within a matrixed organization.

• Exercise sound judgment in managing resources and balancing competing priorities.

• Ability to integrate pastoral care with accountability.

• Experience in leading and managing change initiatives.

• Possess strong analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize trends, interpret data, and measure outcomes.

• Exhibit excellent relationship-building and collaboration skills.

• Have experience working cross-culturally in diverse settings.

• Demonstrate high emotional intelligence.

• Experience in mediation and conflict resolution is preferred.

• Be a teachable, lifelong learner committed to advancing in diversity, inclusion, and people systems.

• Proven ability to raise funds for staff and programs.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Familiarity with current Microsoft software applications.

• Willingness to travel 25% to 35% annually.

• Must share InterVarsity's religious commitment and agree with its Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basis.

🏝️ Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

• 403(b) matching contributions.

• Dental insurance.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employee discounts.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Health insurance.

• Health savings account.

• Life insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Parental leave.

• Professional development assistance.

• Vision insurance.

• Competitive benefits package.

• Health care.

• Retirement savings with a match.