Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) supports Johns Hopkins’ focus on research, teaching and patient care, and its role as a national and global leader in higher education. We create and foster enduring relationships that result in advocacy and philanthropic support for Johns Hopkins University & Medicine—strengthening the institution through partnerships with donors, alumni, volunteer leaders, faculty, students, staff, and patients.

Johns Hopkins University supports a flexible work model that includes four different work modalities. This role has a hybrid work arrangement with an onsite presence of 3 days per week. The manager will confirm the team’s core onsite days where the majority/all team members will work in the office. Employees who travel on university business can count those days towards their onsite days.

The Equity and Belonging Manager will play a pivotal role in managing the organization’s diversity initiatives and fostering an inclusive culture. This position is responsible for leading the project management of organization-wide DEI strategies, providing guidance on how to apply an equity lens to organizational programs, and supporting staff engagement and belonging efforts. As a member of the Talent Management and Human Resources team, they will be a dynamic collaborator and help shape a more inclusive organizational culture through both structural practices and community building.

In addition, this position serves as a collaborator with all central and DAR-wide Alumni Relations team members, DEI strategists across the University, and university office partners (such as student affairs), and includes a dotted line to the University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Key responsibilities: 

Diversity Roadmap Implementation and Equity Lens Consulting (40%)

• Lead the development of the next generation of the Development & Alumni Relations (DAR) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion roadmap
• Coordinate meetings, materials, and stakeholders related to the development of the roadmap
• Develop and lead an annual strategic planning process for diversity and inclusion goals across teams
• Develop project timelines, set milestones, and track the progress of DEI-related programs.
• Regularly communicate updates on initiative progress and success metrics to DAR leadership and campus DEI stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to DAR teams and unit leadership to ensure that consistent approaches are followed.
• Collaborate closely with DAR teams and report to the DAR Senior Leadership Team periodically on new programs and communication related to diversity and inclusion.
• Provide consultation and subject-matter expertise to DAR staff and departments on integrating an equity and inclusion lens into their programs, policies, and decision-making processes. Recruit and bring in external experts in areas outside of personal expertise.
• Upon request review and analyze local DAR practices and programs to identify opportunities for enhancing equity and inclusion.
• Collaborate with teams to design and implement program strategies for development and alumni relations that diversify JHU’s stakeholders and align philanthropy with initiatives that address systemic inequities.

Institution Roadmap Goals and Support (20%)

• Provide staffing support and partnership toward DAR’s role in Johns Hopkins’ Institutional Roadmap, particularly in partnership with DAR’s Office of Alumni Relations.
• In partnership with the Office of Alumni Relations (OAR), participate in and staff events, programming and projects for alumni which further strategic DEI goals
• Engage and collaborate with other campus alumni departments working in this space
• Connect with equity leaders across the institution and within Development and Alumni Relations.
• Liaise with volunteer leaders and connect them with relevant campus partners, and other alumni volunteer leadership cohorts across the University for Programming Initiatives.

Staff Engagement and Culture Building (40%)

• Foster a culture of inclusion by supporting DAR staff engagement efforts and creating opportunities for community-building across the organization, particularly in building community and connection for historically marginalized groups.
• Bring in and implement training programs designed and advised by ODI. Supplement central offerings through customizing and adapting DAR training programs, workshops, and learning opportunities to increase staff awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion topics. Act as a facilitator as necessary.
• Partner with Talent Management team to deepen analysis of and recommend changes towards more inclusive and equitable policies, protocols, and practices for employee lifecycle decision points, including hiring, performance reviews, promotions, and exit interviews.
• Partner with TMHR and DAR leadership to improve retention, engagement, and satisfaction among staff,
• Manage the membership terms of and maintain contact with DRIVE (Diversity, Race, Inclusion, Vulnerability, Equity) Committee members.
• Serve on the committee and act as point of contact for and effectively communicate with all DRIVE members.
• Provide staffing support and help to define ownership and collaborative roles between the DRIVE committee and TMHR teams
• Manage the membership terms of and maintain contact with RISE (staff engagement) committee members.
• Serve as point of contact for and effectively communicate with all RISE Committee members.
• Provide staffing support and help to define ownership and collaborative roles between the RISE committee and TMHR teams
• Staff and coordinate support for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in DAR, helping build awareness of these communities, understand identity-specific experiences and needs, and facilitating escalation and elevation of concerns.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Four years of experience in diversity-related programs and/or initiatives.

• Advanced training and certification related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• PMP or similar project management qualifications.
• Experience in a non-profit, healthcare, or higher education organization.
• Experience in the field of development, alumni relations, communications or a related field.

Classified Title: Diversity Specialist 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Equity and Belonging Manager   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD  
Starting Salary Range: Minimum: $62,899 - Maximum: $110,100 (targeted salary: $98,325; commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Mount Washington Campus 
Department name: 10001644-Human Resources 
Personnel area: University Administration