Deputy Division Director - MCHR

Deputy Division Director

Missouri Commission on Human Rights

Annual Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000

Why you will love this position:

Established to foster mutual understanding and respect, the Missouri Commission on Human Rights (MCHR) enforces the Missouri Human Rights Act and is dedicated to diverse and inclusive culture. MCHR offers a dynamic, energetic, and engaging environment, and this executive-level leadership position presents an immense opportunity to contribute and pursue continuous improvement with an exciting, forward-thinking, fast-paced, and collaborative team.

What you will do:

• Assist MCHR’s Executive Director in the overall administration and development of the agency and serves in the Executive Director’s absence
• Lead MCHR’s investigative operations statewide
• Assist in program development, strategic and budget planning
• Act as liaison with the Missouri Attorney General's Office, the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations’ Office of General Counsel, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
• Attend confirmation hearings for nominations of MCHR Commissioners
• Assist with personnel matters to ensure effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, and retention of MCHR staff
• Provide guidance to the investigations staff regarding case processing and procedures
• Develop and provide initial training, education, outreach, and onboarding to MCHR's commissioners, investigators, to other State agencies and the general public
• Provide input and guidance on legislative changes to Chapter 213, RSMo
• Make jurisdictional determinations and write up cases initially processed by EEOC
• Manage MCHR’s work-sharing agreement with EEOC,
• Monitor MCHR’s EEOC contract performance

All you need for success:
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, legal studies, human resources, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or similar field AND
• Three years of managerial experience

Desired Attributes

• Extensive knowledge of and experience with anti-discrimination laws
• Knowledge and experience in human rights matters
• At least five years managerial experience
• Technological proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access; Adobe; Filevine; Tableau; and EEOC’s ARC case management system
• Familiarity with using data analytics to drive organizational decisions
• Self-motivation, critical thinking, and ability to both lead and work within a team

If you have questions about this position please contact: Dr. Alisa Warren, Executive Director, alisa.warren@labor.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.