Director of Dignity & Unity - #1403297

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

The Director, Dignity and Unity leads the development of a vision and effective strategies to create and sustain an inclusive culture and welcoming environment that supports dignity and unity across all locations as assigned. This position is also responsible for collaboration with local communities to identify, foster, and strengthen relationships to support strategic initiatives and community engagement.

Essential Job Functions:

• Create and implement an action plan that complements the strategic plans of the BSMH Higher Education Institutions and is aligned with the mission, vision, and values of the schools, fostering a positive organizational culture that promotes dignity and unity. Advise leadership to ensure all decisions regarding people are based on the inherent dignity of all persons, meritocratic principles, and the common good.
• Develop and drive initiatives that foster an environment where all students and associates are valued and respected, and where differences are a source of unity, including policy development, educational/training programs, and priorities.
• Assist with design and facilitation of college and BSMH training initiatives, e.g., EEO/AA, etc.
• Focus on quantifiable assessment of results by measuring, monitoring, and reporting progress, identifying areas for improvement, and recommending growth strategies.
• Work with academic and staff leadership to incorporate dignity and unity principles in the curriculum. Develop and deliver programs and workshops to students, faculty, staff, and administrators on topics related to dignity, unity, and student/faculty/staff retention.
• Work with enrollment management leadership to support recruitment of a student body that reflects the communities in which we serve. Collaborate with human resources and executive leadership to recruit, retain, and advance faculty, administrators, and staff who foster a culture where all students and associates are valued and respected.
• Represent each campus and BSMH, supporting outreach efforts, dignity and unity programs and community/organizational events, as assigned.
• Leverage/support college and system Leadership Councils to advance strategies designed to promote dignity and unity. Connect system-level priorities to BSMH associates, college faculty, staff, campus and student life priorities and initiatives.
• Assist in managing college and system-level Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), community partnerships, etc.
  
  
  

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or directly related field or related degree from an accredited institution (required).
• Post Graduate Degree in Higher Education Administration, Leadership or related terminal degree (preferred).
  
  
  

Work Experience

• 5 years of human resources or other job-related experience working with faculty, staff, and students in a higher education setting.
  
  
  

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred)

Skills

• Evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate and relate with diverse constituencies, internally and externally, in written, oral, and electronic methods.
  
  
  

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
  
  
  

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]