Asst Dir Diversity & Inclusion

This is a hybrid position. 3 days onsite at our downtown Milwaukee headquarters, 2 days remote.
Summary
This position is responsible for driving the development of Diversity and Inclusion principles and practices. Audiences range from Managing Partners and leaders at all levels in the field and FR's to AVP's, Performance Execution Team and Regional Sales Team members and key HO partners. The role is responsible for developing diversity and inclusion strategies to support the success of the Network Offices. Includes developing best practices, content and programs that align with NM's strategic priorities for DI. Accountable for developing the metrics that support the maturation of Diversity based on the DI Roadmap.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the evolution of DI principles, content and programs in support of the field office success priorities.
• Build, evolve and sustain DI best practices, content and programs in alignment with NM strategic priorities and distribution performance and development teams.
• Provide subject matter expertise on cultural competencies and strategies needed in other strategic company initiatives (Ex. Building Integrated Advisors, Playbook design, etc.)
• Key responsibilities include network office consulting, developing programs and leadership development content, as well as coaching/mentoring field members.
• Work across Career Distribution, Sales, and Marketing to drive DI strategies through shared resources, distribution performance teams Leadership Talent, and designated field stakeholders.
• Provide information, resources, knowledge and instruction to CDSM teams to improve performance.
• Recommend and develop change management approach for scope of programs.
• Define measures, leading indicators and goals to ensure content and programs are meeting expected outcomes.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree
• Five plus years of significant diversity and inclusion experience.
• Ability to develop practical DI strategies and execution plans in a variety of business environments and hold senior managers accountable for plan execution.
• Must have demonstrated being able to push an organization to change.
• Strong listening and relationship management skills.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Ability to influence change through others.
• Some travel required, approximately 1 time a month.

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Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$102,060.00
Pay Range - End:
$189,540.00
Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
210 - Structure 110: 112,280.00 USD - 208,520.00 USD
210 - Structure 115: 117,390.00 USD - 218,010.00 USD
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