Director, Diversity & Inclusion - Jersey City, NJ

Job Overview:

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Site Director is responsible for the successful implementation and ongoing management of targeted DEI initiatives. Reporting to the Chief Diversity Officer and working in partnership with the hospital CEO or designated hospital leader, this role supports the full execution of the Corporate Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CODEI) System deployment plan. The Director will align DEI strategies with mission-driven health equity goals and business objectives while serving as a subject-matter expert and champion for innovation and inclusion.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion experience.
• Proficiency in organizational change models and strategies for driving systemic change.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to influence and coach leaders effectively.
• Exceptional facilitation and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred:

• A Master s degree is preferred.
• Healthcare experience is strongly preferred.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-time
• Day
• Requires 100% on-site accessibility and availability for system-wide travel as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the integration and expansion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs and strategies at the assigned hospital, fostering a culture of inclusion and equity.
• Develop, lead, and manage BRGs/affinity groups, including oversight of budgets, project timelines, operational planning, and execution of charters and steering committees.
• Identify and engage executive sponsors to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee and support BRG-led initiatives, including community programs and internal events.
• Work with Patient Access to train employees on inclusive demographic data collection, including sexual orientation, sex assigned at birth, gender identity, and preferred names.
• Collaborate with Patient Experience to enhance language access services for patients with limited English proficiency.
• Analyze DEI metrics and research industry best practices to inform and refine DEI initiatives and strategies.
• Conduct weekly unit rounding to foster collaboration with leaders, identify opportunities, and provide real-time responses to emerging needs.
• Measure outcomes to ensure alignment with CODEI goals and continuous improvement.
• Design, and implement training and education, including but not limited to cultural competency training, LGBTQ+ sensitivity training, in addition to DE&I training at New Employee Orientation.
• Lead efforts to achieve and maintain the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) and other designations.
• Shape and sustain an inclusive, respectful workplace culture for employees and practitioners.
• Promote the delivery of culturally and linguistically competent care to patients and their families.
• Attend and host monthly team meetings at rotating hospital locations to cultivate, foster and promote innovation, best practices and comradery for team building and engagement.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer