Job Title:

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Senior Manager

Department:

Human Resources/DEI

Reports To:

Vice President / Chief People & Equity Officer

Date of update:

December 2025

FSLA Classification:

Exempt

Budgeted Salary Range:

$65,000 - $70,000 annually, based on a 37.5-hour work week, dependent on background and experience.

Benefits Offerings:

Hybrid work model approach combining in-office work and remote work
Flexible daily hours (available year-round)
Summer hours (offered from Memorial Day through Labor Day)
15 vacation days earned annually
11 paid holidays annually
One personal day annually
Seven sick days earned annually (14 days earned the 2nd year)
Tuition reimbursement (subject to budget availability)
Medical and dental insurance (employee pays 20% of premium)
Vision insurance (employee pays 100% of premium)
Short-term disability insurance (employee pays 50% of premium)
Medical flexible spending account
Long term disability and term life insurance (employer pays 100% of premium)
401K plan with up to a 3% match and a 3% safe harbor contribution for eligible/participating employees after one year of service
Business casual dress code policy
Free parking

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

The DEI Senior Manager primary responsibility will be to lead the PDPL program. PDPL is United Way’s inclusive nonprofit board development program focused on preparing leaders at all levels with diverse lived experiences to serve on nonprofit boards. Responsibilities include managing the day-to-day operations and driving the advancement of PDPL and its mission to ensure nonprofit boards reflect the communities they serve.

In addition, this role will manage the organization’s Internal Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee and support the Vice President/Chief People & Equity Officer in implementing workplace culture strategies to foster an inclusive environment for all staff.

PDPL Leadership Program (75%):

Lead the planning, execution and evaluation of the PDPL nonprofit board development program, ensuring alignment with the mission of the program, organization and participant needs.
Orchestrate all logistics for recruitment, cohort selection, workshops, meetings, and special events, creating a vibrant, positive, and inclusive environment for participants, partners, and volunteers.
Collaborate with Marketing to update program materials as needed and identify creative strategies to promote the program via social media and United Way platforms, amplifying PDPL’s reach and impact.
Maintain and curate, as needed, program materials, resources and communications relevant to the unique needs of leaders from diverse lived experiences.
Facilitate meetings and interactive workshops designed to foster leadership growth and development, increased awareness of the nonprofit sector and board service.
Provide timely coaching, guidance, feedback and resources to leaders during the program to support their leadership effectiveness and preparation for board service.
Lead ongoing program evaluation for continuous improvement and identify strategies to advance the goals of the program, prepare leaders for board service to support increased nonprofit board diversity.
Grow and sustain strong internal and external relationships to elevate PDPL’s visibility; regularly represent the program at community events and engage key stakeholders such as PDPL alumni, volunteers / board members and corporate and community partners.
Assist PDPL participants and graduates in securing board placements. Develop and manage a sustainable system to track and monitor board placement for participants and alumni.
Identify and track insightful program metrics and outcomes, preparing reports and recommendations to inform leadership decisions and maximize program effectiveness.
Create and manage alumni engagement opportunities, collaborate with resource development staff to inspire increased donor engagement and long-term involvement in PDPL’s mission.
Regularly leverage the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to expertly manage communications to and contact information for PDPL alumni and United Way’s board-level DEI Committee members, driving efficiency and strategic outreach.

Internal & External DEI Efforts (25%):

Chair and provide direction to the Internal DEI Committee; includes engaging committee members to plan United Way’s involvement and representation in cultural community events (i.e. PRIDE March, Black Men’s Wellness Day, Latino Festival, etc.) and assisting committee members with monthly DEI roundtable planning.
Coordinate logistics for quarterly board-level DEI Committee meetings; includes scheduling of meetings and capturing meeting minutes.
Assist the Chief People & Equity Officer to implement organization-wide DEI strategies in alignment with UWCO’s Culture Pillars, DEI Dashboard and DEI related employee and volunteer training.
Stay current with best practices in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and leadership development and integrate new approaches into internal and external efforts.
Collaborate with Chief People & Equity Officer to integrate diversity, equity and inclusion into organizational decision-making and processes, maximizing employee engagement, development and board diversity.
Keep Chief People & Equity Officer abreast of community engagement, PDPL program progress and internal DEI activities including cross departmental efforts.

Other:

Responsible for supporting the achievement of United Way’s mission and strategy goals.
Responsible for supporting United Way’s culture of excellence through adherence to the Culture Pillars.
Responsible for integrating fair opportunities and a collaborative approach into daily work and contributing to the advancement of United Way’s community engagement and equal opportunity dashboard and goals.
Demonstrate commitment to breaking down barriers to economic prosperity in our community.

Job Qualifications:

Thorough appreciation, acceptance and commitment to community representation across a variety of backgrounds.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with individuals from varied backgrounds.
Experience incorporating the perspectives of various communities in considering the impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process.
An understanding of institutional and structural bias and its impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with staff, donors, partners and vendors from a variety of backgrounds.
Positive interpersonal/communications skills and ability to use sound judgment and be self-directed.
Strong computer skills are required using Microsoft Office 365; familiar with word processing and spreadsheets.
Strong time management and organizational abilities and ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Ability to independently problem solve.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
Ability to work successfully in a team environment. Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers within and across departments and functions.
Ability to creatively troubleshoot, thrive under pressure and accept constructive criticism.
Demonstrates a positive can-do attitude, flexibility to re-prioritize, multi-task, and switch tasks fluidly.
Ability to consistently adhere to inter-departmental, volunteer and constituent service standards.

Core Competencies:

Mission Focused: Start with the community in mind.
Job Knowledge: Works to build a culture of excellence.
Collaborative Approach: Walk in someone else’s shoes and have their back.
Results Driven: Adopt a mindset of continual change and innovation.
Relationship-Oriented: Reconcile differences to maintain harmony.
Accountability: Holding ourselves and others accountable.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but will support the Vice President & Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer with interns and volunteers as needed.
Support responsibilities include planning, scheduling, directing and monitoring volunteer and intern work, in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable laws:
- Establish department and individual goals; interview, hire & train direct report(s).
- Evaluate performance and provide training and development as needed.
- Maintain regular communication, addressing complaints/concerns and resolving issues that arise.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Expected Work Hours:

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Flexible daily hours may be available year-round. Daily work schedule and any flextime hours must be approved by the department head.

Travel:

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected for training and/or conferences.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and/or 2 years of related experience required.
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in implementing diversity, equity and inclusion activities.
A minimum of three (3) years of program management experience required.
Experience leading an employee resource group preferred.
Supervisory and/or coaching experience required.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion certification(s) preferred.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodation

United Way of Central Ohio is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact United Way of Central Ohio 's Human Resources Department at 614-227-2722. All requests will be handled confidentially.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

United Way is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Nondiscrimination & Community Representation Statement

Statement of Nondiscrimination

United Way of Central Ohio seeks to engage the entire community in our work without regard to race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, familial status or socioeconomic status. That commitment will be reflected in all aspects of United Way of Central Ohio’s work, service delivery, staffing or volunteer participation.

Programs/interventions supported by United Way funding must ensure that no qualified persons are denied needed or desired services, employment or the opportunity to volunteer based on race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, familial status or socioeconomic status.

Community Representation

United Way of Central Ohio reflects the rich tapestry of our community. Our board of trustees, staff and volunteers bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to our work. We believe our strength lies in the variety of backgrounds and ideas we bring together.

E-Verify

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Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Listing Details

Job Posting Date: 12/4/2025
Application Deadline: 12/19/2025

Please submit your resume & cover letter no later than the application deadline to the following URL address: https://liveunitedcentralohio.org/careers/

Please Note: Applicants will receive a message after successfully completing the online application process. If a message is not received, then the application was not successfully completed.