Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) Compliance Trainer and Assistant - HEa
POSITION DETAILS
The Office of Compliance and Diversity (C&D) is seeking a Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) Compliance Trainer and Assistant. Reporting to the Chief Diversity Officer and Dean of Diversity (“CDO/Dean of Diversity”), the DEI Compliance Trainer and Assistant will be an integral part of C&D. The C&D office serves a resource for all members of the campus community, ensuring campus-wide compliance with CUNY policies, laws and affirmative action and related ethics regulations, and coordinating the diversity, affirmative action, Title IX and ADA accessibility efforts on campus. The Specialist must maintain confidentiality and present a professional, tactful, and welcoming demeanor when engaging, interacting or communicating with all constituencies of the University, CUNY administrators and visitors. In addition, the Specialist will create a welcoming, supportive safe and inclusive environment. The Specialist will:
- Serve as the specialist in the C&D, including service and participation in divisional and university committees, as well as serving as a C&D specialist throughout the College community;
- Provide DEI educational and cultural support for all campus community members and constituencies, seeking a sense of belonging or allyship by promoting and fostering an environment of cross-cultural understanding of culture, race, identity, orientation and heritage;
- Manage the administration of various task forces, working groups and teams overseen by the C&D office;
- Serve as intake personnel for C&D office regarding Affirmative Action, ADA/accessibility, DEI and other related compliance matters; as well as create and maintain electronic compliance report and tracking logs;
- Coordinate office compliance activities, and gather data for federal, state and institutional reporting;
- In collaboration with the C&D team, maintain and create (when appropriate) content for the department website, literature, and brochures;
- Manage, track, and respond to C&D’s report databases, including the comprehensive accessibility database;
- Draft, edit, and manage C&D correspondence, such as compliance report responses, accessibility barriers report confirmations and work group/task force documentation;
- Assist the CDO/Dean of Diversity with DEI and Accessibility campus-wide related initiatives, projects, program planning and Strategic Plan implementation around multiculturalism, inclusion and social justice;
- Coordinate, facilitate and schedule trainings, events, and campus forums, and implement thematic (historical, cultural, theological) weeks and months such as Hispanic Heritage Month, LGBTQ History Week, Cultural Explosion Week, Black History Month, Women’s History Month and Asian Pacific Heritage Week, etc;
- Create and oversee the campus Cultural Awareness calendar, monthly Multicultural Campus Engagement Calendar as well as Diversity thematic calendars;
- Develop, deliver, and evaluate DEI and compliance-related training programs for faculty, staff, and students on topics such as:
- Anti-discrimination and anti-harassment (including Title IX and ADA)
- Unconscious/implicit bias
- Inclusive leadership and communication
- Cultural competency and sensitivity
- Ethics and compliance standards
- Stay current with best practices and legal requirements in DEI training and incorporate them into educational materials and sessions;
- Maintain records of all trainings conducted, including participation tracking and feedback collection for continuous improvement;
- Support department-wide initiatives to expand access to online training modules and ensure accessibility in all learning formats;
- Collaborate with campus stakeholders to tailor training content to specific departmental needs and priorities;
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum two years prior administrative compliance experience
Master’s degree preferred
Experience working with faculty, administrators, students, and external stakeholders
Excellent computer skills, including MS office suite, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Excellent written, oral, facilitation and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to plan and achieve short and long-range goals driven by the mission and goals of the department
Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to effectively prioritize, successfully perform responsibilities autonomously, and work collaboratively and effectively with students, faculty, and staff in a dynamic and diverse work environment.
Experience serving as administrative liaison and connector
Candidates with experience working in DEI matters preferred
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Develops and administers employment compliance and diversity initiatives.
- Assists in implementing Affirmative Action (AA), equal employment opportunity (EEO), and diversity policies by ensuring compliance with relevant federal, state, and local statutes such as Executive Order 11246, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the American with Disabilities Act
- Prepares data and creates reports on Affirmative Action Plans, recruiting activities and outcomes, and employee demographics, identifying trends and issues
- Helps prepare and deliver innovative communications and training programs on diversity, compliance with employment law, implementation of the Affirmative Action Plan, and other topics as needed
- Administers selected recruiting and search procedures
- Assists in developing and implementing diversity awareness programs.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Assistant
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$62,411 – $72,667
CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will increase by approximately 9.54% with an additional increase of 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.
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CLOSING DATE
8/27/2025
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
30583
Location
Queens College
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