Employee Development & Inclusion Specialist

The University Libraries is seeking a self-motivated and collaborative individual to join its Finance and Administration team. The Employee Development and Inclusion Specialist will report to the Libraries Director of Finance and Administration and will be responsible for independently leading the library’s training and organizational efforts by developing assessment and learning programs to enhance every employee’s learning and development, inclusion, and sense of belonging. They will be a key partner in the Libraries overall inclusive excellence program and provide leadership for the Libraries student employee development program.

Major responsibilities for this position include conducting assessments to identify areas of learning needed at both individual and organizational levels; working with internal and external partners to identify or develop learning events, training sessions, and workshops; liaising with leadership and committees that support and guide the professional development portfolio of the organization; participating in initiatives to encourage effective recruiting, retention, and employee onboarding; serving on the Leadership Council, working with the Diversity Committee, senior Libraries leadership, and individual units in the Libraries to establish specific learning and development goals related to the Libraries strategic plan for Inclusive Excellence; directing the Libraries student employment and internships program with an emphasis on establishing learning goals and experiential learning opportunities. This position presents an opportunity for a motivated, engaged professional to design an employee development and inclusion program from the ground up.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, organizational development, library science, business administration or related field plus three years of professional experience in organizational development, human resources, training, business, or related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be substituted.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience working effectively with people of many backgrounds.
• Experience working with leadership to assess an organization’s needs and design solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to gather data, analyze information and prepare reports.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to analyze problems and make sound judgments.
• Able to synthesize complex issues and recommend solutions to leadership.
• Able to coordinate and influence a wide variety of audiences with different agendas, goals, and perspectives.
• Proficient in MS office, including Outlook, and have strong ability to learn and embrace new technologies.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to prioritize and the ability to organize others.
• Able to manage and make progress on multiple projects at any one time without supervision.
• Willingness to embrace new ideas and the ability to effectively implement change.
• Excellent communication skills, including listening and discernment, and the ability to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with units and department within the Libraries and the University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in human resources management, organizational development, library science, business administration or related field.
• Experience coordinating, designing/offering professional development events, project management, and evaluation and assessment protocols.
• Demonstrated presentation and/or teaching skills.
• Project management experience.
• Experience in higher education or academic libraries.

About Lincoln and the University of Nebraska.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
 

Lincoln, Nebraska, is a city of nearly 300,000 people and the state capital, where residents enjoy a low cost of living, high-quality public schools, and more parkland per capita than most U.S. cities. See https://www.unl.edu/lincoln/.

Applicant review begins March 23, 2023. View requisition S_230200 at https://employment.unl.edu to apply.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.