Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness (DE&I) Assistant Director

<p><span><span>At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><b><span>*role is open to multiple locations globally</span></b></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><b>The opportunity</b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>This role will help drive global DE&amp;I strategy and ensure DE&amp;I future-oriented practices are embedded into business operations and culture. This position will also help to manage and optimize relationships with business and Talent leaders at Area and Region level. It will liaise with Region DEI specialists to identify and share best practices to support Region implementation of DE&amp;I programs. The role will work closely with global DE&amp;I leaders to help define and drive strategy and best practices inkey global activation DE&amp;I topic/discipline. </span></span></p> <p><br/> <span><span><b>Your key responsibilities</b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><b>Essential Functions of the Job:</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span><span>Assist in the development and implementation of guidance, policies and programs to attract, retain and promote a diverse workforce/promote inclusiveness, including leveraging knowledge of required supporting internal and external resources and relationships.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span><span>Successfully explain difficult concepts and issues. Transpose subject matter expertise and concepts into understandable, relatable messaging, talk track and materials.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span><span>Create, develop and manage scope and project plan and schedule for complex projects.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span><span>Evaluate and report project/program progress in terms of quality and performance metrics appropriate to the program/project.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span><span>Plan and assign resources to tasks as needed. Lead projects where appropriate and manages resources, tasks and costs based on project plan. </span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span><span>Assess and introduce diversity, equity &amp; inclusiveness initiatives appropriate to the unique needs of the firm.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span><span>May develop procedures and processes that apply within and across teams.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span><span>Identify and select appropriate change management tools relative to firm-wide culture transformation as it relates to diversity, equity &amp; inclusiveness. </span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span><span>Interfaces and works with field representatives and Inclusiveness Leaders.</span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span><span>   </span></span></p> <p><span><span><b>  Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities:</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span><span>Applies judgment in tailoring methodologies, processes and practices to specific requirements of programs/projects as well as business units.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span><span>Must acquire a strong understanding of key business and financial drivers that determine the firm’s success, and identify how to incorporate firm-wide diversity initiatives.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span><span>Requires decision making regarding project requirements and in assigning appropriate resources.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span><span>Identifies alternative solutions to meet the same project/program goals.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span><span>May be involved in external diversity conferences and organizations.</span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p><br/> <span><span><b>Supervision Responsibilities:</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span><span>Receives general direction but works on projects/programs with a fair amount of independence, work may be reviewed </span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span><span>May assign projects and tasks to project team members and/or direct reports and supervises and reviews completion of tasks.</span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><span><b>Skills and attributes/requirements of the role: </b></span></span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span><span>Heightened knowledge of diversity, equity &amp; inclusiveness- related theory and practice required.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span><span>Engaging communications: Ability to articulate underlying theory into simple, relatable messaging</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span><span>Ability to participate effectively in globally dispersed teams across diverse geographies and cultures</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span><span>Influencing skill</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span><span>Intellectual curiosity and flexibility</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span><span>Firm understanding (the business and culture)</span></span></p> </l