Posted in Other 17 days ago.
Location: Princeton, New Jersey
PPPL is a world leader in fusion and plasma research which advances the scientific understanding of plasma from nano to astrophysical-scale and develops the scientific knowledge and advanced engineering to enable fusion to power the U.S. and the world.
PPPL is operated by Princeton University and is a DOE National Laboratory primarily focused on fusion energy research and is transitioning to a multipurpose laboratory where these skills are applied to additional areas of national priority. To learn more about PPPL please visit www.pppl.gov.
PPPL is committed to building an empowered, diverse and inclusive workforce to advance its leading-edge research for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to design and deliver solutions all leading to innovation and scientific discoveries.
The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) has an exceptional opportunity for a Head of Inclusive Culture and Talent Acquisition (Head of ICTA). With a steadily-expanding workforce at the forefronts of science and technology, the Laboratory is poised to become a beacon for attracting and developing talent to serve the nation especially from traditionally underrepresented and underserved communities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert guidance and action plans to PPPL leadership in embracing DEIA as a core mission of the laboratory. The ICTA will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) across all levels of the Laboratory. The Head of ICTA will work collaboratively with the CHRO,Laboratory Director, the Executive Management Team (EMT), and PPPL department heads to shape and lead strategic initiatives to drive cultural change, enhance diversity initiatives, and ensure that the Laboratory is a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
The Head of ICTA is a senior-level management position, reporting into the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and serving as a member of the Laboratory’s Leadership Council (LLC).
The Head of ICTA:
The primary areas of responsibility include leadership accountability in addition to compliance, advocacy, and education. The incumbent serves as advisor and resource person for management and staff in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, as well as intake and investigation of concerns across the Laboratory that pertains to discrimination or harassment.
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The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Leads the Laboratory in implementing strategic initiatives and building a culture for equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Partners with Laboratory leaders, employees, faculty, students, staff, and internal and external constituencies to ensure programing supports the Laboratory’s values and strategic goals.
Build and lead strategic relationships to drive outcomes with key partners including Human Resources (e.g., Human Resources Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development), Executive Management Team (EMT), Laboratory leaders, Science Education, Procurement, and other internal and external partners.
Provides strategic direction for training initiatives on cultural competency, gender differences, disability, sexual harassment, building a climate of equity and inclusion, and other topics designed to increase awareness and support of equity and inclusion values, and maintaining compliance with applicable laws in collaboration with Laboratory stakeholders.
Leads the DEIA Council. Supports Laboratory diversity councils and multicultural event programming. Engages employees, faculty, staff, and students to build a welcoming and inclusive culture at PPPL.
Support and collaborate with ERGs to amplify employee voices and address specific needs within the Laboratory.
Provide guidance to ERGs and DEIA Council to share insights and ensure alignment with overall DEIA vision and goals.
Promotes Laboratory commitment to a climate of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility through interaction with the key stakeholders, including but not limited to: PPPL, Princeton University, Department of Energy (DOE), EMT, supervisory staff, employees, students, and the community.
Represents the Laboratory to external communities, organizations, and agencies.
Collaborates with external and internal constituency groups, including students and protected veterans, to promote and advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Serves as the central resource for employee, student, faculty, staff, and the Laboratory community on issues related to protected class discrimination, harassment and Title IX.
Assesses and monitors program effectiveness and keeps management informed of equal opportunity progress and issues through periodic reports.
Provides analysis of contract modifications and/or legislation related to equity, affirmative action, and Title IX and makes recommendations to leadership on Laboratory policy and practice.
Gathers, researches and analyzes data for use in statistical calculations, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reporting to measure progress and improve strategies, while keeping leadership informed on performance.
Make data-based recommendations for future opportunities across the Laboratory that drive inclusive philosophies for the talent lifecycle.
Hires, evaluates, trains, disciplines, and recommends dismissal of staff, as necessary.
Conducts an annual Climate Survey, analyzes results, makes recommendations for action.
Must be able to contribute optimally within a diverse workforce and upholds PPPL’s dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
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Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from participation in certain foreign government talent recruitment programs. All PPPL employees are required to disclose any participation in a foreign government talent recruitment program and may be required to withdraw from such programs to remain employed under the DOE Contract.
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