The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lead (Programs) is primarily responsible for leading selected programs in the Diversity portfolio, including the IGEN Alliance Backbone team and Delta Phy. This person will also organize, develop, and improve department programs that advance education and diversity in the physics community. The position is also responsible for design and development of other programs that advance diversity.  We are looking for professionals with advanced knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in STEM education and organizational change in higher education. If you have exceptional skills at building and maintaining relationships within the STEM community, particularly individuals in underrepresented communities and those leading DEI initiatives then apply today!

• Lead proposal writing and other sponsorship activities
• Collaborate with Head to design and implement new initiatives aligning with the Programs strategic plan in the relevant area
• Develop and facilitate impactful activities for participants and members, drawing on knowledge of scientific academic culture and environment
• Designs new program initiatives independently
• Assesses whether overall program goals are being met, recommends improvements
• Creates evaluation criteria
• Drafts complete proposals independently
• Estimates staff time and budgets for complex projects
• Plans, prepares, and facilitates complex meetings
• Write and edit articles, brochures, project reports, proposals, and web-based materials
• Develop and implement assessments and evaluations to inform projects
• Makes decisions about matters impacting major program outcomes and APS reputation

• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience required.
• Annual budgets management experience in excess of millions 
• Supervisory experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in STEM education and organizational change in higher education. 
• Exceptional skill at building and maintaining relationships within the STEM community, particularly individuals in marginalized communities and those leading DEI initiatives.
• Possesses comprehensive skill in creating, managing, and evaluating projects.
• Works well not only with own team but also with teams across and outside the organization.
• Facilitates the development of teams through the stages of team growth and maturity.
• Understands when and how to reward teamwork and celebrate success.
• Presents across all levels of APS in a professional manner, in terms of both effective individual style and supporting materials that are engaging, complete, and accurate.
• Delivers results consistently and often goes above and beyond.Possesses fervent desires for continuous supervisory growth.
• Ensures that staff and volunteers foster Education, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Creates champions and inspires them to lead.
• Influences and works collaboratively with project leaders to advance project goals
• Delegates to others and provides a balance of direction and autonomy.

Travel: This position could require at times in office work, various geographic events and meeting attendance as instructed by your Supervisor. 
 

Work Environment:

Our physical offices are located in College Park, MD, Washington D.C and Hauppauge, N.Y. We are operational in most US states. We are not operational in all 50 states. The APS has a “remote first” concept that promotes equal treatment and equal access within the United States, independent of physical work location, with a majority of staff working primarily from remote work locations. APS allows flexible work hours; responsiveness is required, however, during the core 9 am to 5pm Eastern Standard Time workday.

Our Core Values:

• The Scientific Method
• Truth and Integrity
• Diversity, Inclusion, and Respect
• Partnering, Cooperation, and Open Collaboration
• Speaking Out
• Education and Learning

Amazing 2022 Benefit Offerings:

• Flexible schedules and ability to work remotely
• 8% employer-paid retirement contribution
• Investment advisement services: 100% employer paid
• Medical benefits: PPO or HDHP option
• Employer contribution to FSA or HSA account, eligibility based on medical plan enrollment
• Dental benefits:  individual coverage 100% employer paid
• Vision benefits: individual and dependent coverage 100% employer paid
• Basic Life & Accident insurance: employee coverage 100% employer paid
• Supplemental Life & Accident insurance, including spouse & dependent child(ren) coverage
• Disability insurance:  employee coverage 100% employer paid
• Healthcare, Commuter & Dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Vacation: 15 days annually
• Generous holiday leave: 14 paid days of significance; includes one week closure at the end of December
• Personal leave: 4 days annually
• Volunteer leave: 1 day annually
• Sick leave: 10 days annually
• 10 weeks employer-paid family leave
• College tuition reimbursement plan
• Job related seminar & continuing education
• Training and professional development; access to LinkedIn Learning on-demand courses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mindfulness Meditation: live and on-demand classes

The American Physical Society is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of American Physical Society not to discriminate or allow the harassment of employees or applicants on the basis of race, religious creed, alienage or citizenship, religion, color, ethnicity, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, protected veteran status, protected military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, ancestry, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices, including recruitment, advertising, job application procedures, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, job assignments, benefits and/or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job. This policy applies to all jobs at APS. The American Physical Society is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact APS Human Resources at hr@aps.org.

All APS Employees must be vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination via our secured vaccination portal Safeter upon hire, unless they have an HR approved medical or religious exemption. The APS has a “remote first” concept that promotes equal treatment and equal access, independent of physical work location, with a majority of staff working primarily from remote work locations. We welcome you to apply today!