Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Operations

Purpose of the Position:

The Senior Manager, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Operations (“DEI”) collaborates with key stakeholders across UMA Education to develop, implement, and monitor strategies that improve team member experience through innovative programs that help attract, identify, recognize, and retain top talent. Such programs will include developing and supporting new hire onboarding, creating and deploying team member professional development opportunities, leveraging talent metrics for proactive recommendations of inclusive management techniques in furtherance of team member success; as well as communicating DEI program opportunities throughout the organization. This role reports to the Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

UMA is a nonprofit healthcare educational institution with a national presence. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida and founded in 1994, UMA offers content-rich, interactive online programs as well as hands-on training at our Clearwater, Florida campus.

• Anticipated starting salary of $85,000; pay rate negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized)
• FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)
• $50,000 Life Insurance (UMA paid)
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)
• Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid)
• Long Term Disability (UMA paid)
• Short Term Disability (Team Member paid)
• Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)
• Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off
• 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 21 years of age)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection

• Partner with the Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to design, deliver, and project manage programs and initiatives that inspire, engage, grow, and ultimately retain top talent in furtherance of the DEI Strategic Plan and UMA’ Education’s people strategy
• Lead cross-functional working groups to center equity principles in team member development initiatives and performance management systems
• Consult cross-functionally and across departments to begin building team member development roadmaps
• Leverage diverse and advanced tools of information delivery in support of achieving program objectives, including liaising with UMA resources to ensure successful implementation and functionality
• Document processes and standard operating procedures (e.g., training manuals, etc.) to then analyze the effectiveness of efforts
• Conduct analysis of programs designed to encourage team member success and/or engagement within a portfolio and build scale plans
• Oversee and coordinate existing and future UMA Employee Resource Groups
• Support DEI Council initiatives by lending expertise and leading efforts that drive team members success and increase retention of diverse talent
• Participate in other projects that create synergies within the larger UMA Education structure

• Build a strong culture of accountability and high performance
• Ensure that UMA Education values are being demonstrated

• Keep current on institutional goals, priorities, objectives, and progress
• Engage in institution-wide activities and initiatives as appropriate
• Lead with courage in support of change initiatives that impact the organization
• Manage and coordinate efforts between departments within UMA
• Coordinate efforts in support of UMA Education’s five-year strategic plan, with a focus on peoplegoals

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and carefully follow, all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, accrediting agencies, CIE, and internal UMA policies and procedures
• Effectively communicate compliance requirements to students and other staff as appropriate and quickly escalates any compliance concerns to the UMA Compliance department

• Bachelor’s degree/or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in training and development (or other human resources function) which includes instructional design experience, proven proficiency with adult learning models, and experience in facilitation of professional training and development programs
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience communicating, implementing and managing DEI principles
• Ability to professionally communicate in verbal and written English
• Proficient in MS Office (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to establish and effectively implement initiatives within a mid to large-sized organization
• Ability to develop and implement strategic planning regarding diversity, equity and inclusion best practices
• Ability to exercise judgment and diplomacy in working with diverse groups to address complex and often sensitive issues
• Ability to work independently, conducting research and identifying solutions to problems
• Highly motivated and history of producing consistently high-end results
• Able to appropriately prioritize and organize to complete all job responsibilities in a timely manner

• Relevant training and/or DEI certifications (e.g. Certified Diversity Professional, SHRM-CP)

• Ability to work full-remote, on-site, or a hybrid attendance model
• Up to 10% of travel required between locations - Valid Driver’s License required
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed