Project Manager, Inclusion & Culture - Diversity and Inclusion - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)

The Project Manager of Inclusion and Culture will support the execution of the office of health equity inclusion and community initiatives across Keck Medicine of USC. This role is responsible for managing and coordinating various projects aimed at promoting inclusion equity and community within the organization. The Project Manager will work closely with the Manager of Inclusion and Culture and members of the Office of Health Equity Inclusion and Community office to ensure seamless implementation of health equity inclusions and community programs track progress and provide operational support to initiatives that drive an inclusive and positive organizational culture.

The Project Manager Organizational Effectiveness is a key member of the Human Resources team and provides a wide range of project management and operational support. The individual will assist in the administration and coordination of a variety functions including planning budgeting organizing research and management of activities for the Associate Administrator Organizational Effectiveness and other senior leaders of the Human Resources team. Assignments will involve coordination with a variety of HR functions and collaborating with departments or entities within Keck Medicine or at University Park Campus. This work involves organizations that are part of due diligence integration or additional key strategic priorities with Keck Medicine.

Essential Duties:

• Project Management & Execution Lead and manage the daytoday operations of inclusion and culture projects ensuring timely execution and alignment with the companys overall health equity inclusion and community and organizational strategy. Develop detailed project plans timelines and budgets to ensure initiatives are delivered on time and within scope. Coordinate across multiple teams and departments to ensure effective communication resource allocation and project tracking.
• Program Support & Coordination Assist in the design and implementation of programs training sessions workshops and events that foster inclusivity. Manage logistics and administrative tasks related to employee resource groups (ERGs) cultural events and workshops. Provide support in tracking and measuring the effectiveness of health equity inclusion and community initiatives through surveys feedback and other performance indicators.
• Stakeholder Communication Serve as a key point of contact for employees and leadership regarding the status of inclusion and culture initiatives. Prepare regular status updates reports and presentations for Health Equity Inclusion and Community leadership and other stakeholders to ensure transparency and progress toward goals. Communicate effectively with various teams including HR leadership and employees to ensure alignment and buyin on inclusion culture and community projects.
• Data Management & Reporting Collect analyze and organize data related to inclusion culture and community efforts including survey results ERG participation and other key performance indicators. Track the progress of inclusion culture and community initiatives and assist in preparing reports and presentations for leadership on project outcomes and next steps. Assist in conducting assessments and surveys to gather employee feedback and inform future projects.
• Continuous Improvement & Feedback Support office of health equity inclusion and community leadership in identifying opportunities to improve initiatives based on data employee feedback and industry best practices. Help facilitate focus groups feedback sessions and other forums to gather input and refine strategies. Stay current on best practices emerging trends and tools in diversity equity and inclusion to continuously enhance project effectiveness.
• CrossFunctional Collaboration Work closely with internal teams (HR Talent Acquisition Learning and Development etc.) to ensure integration of applicable principles into the broader organizational processes. Collaborate with external partners vendors and community organizations to support and enhance inclusion culture and community efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Req Bachelors Degree In Human Resources Business Administration Social Sciences or a related field.

• Req 3 years Experience in project management diversity and inclusion or a related field.

• Req Strong understanding of diversity equity and inclusion concepts best practices and trends.
• Req Proven ability to manage and execute projects including developing project plans timelines and budgets.
• Req Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse teams.
• Req Strong organizational and timemanagement skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Req Ability to work independently prioritize tasks and problemsolve in a dynamic environment.
• Req Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (e.g. Asana Trello or similar).
• Req Passion for fostering an inclusive culture that embraces diversity and drives positive change.
• Req Possess cultural humility and a commitment to continuous learning and development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref Previous experience working in healthcare organizations with a sensitivity to diverse cultural contexts.
• Pref Certification Job Relevant Certification in Diversity and Inclusion or a related field (e.g. Cornells Diversity and Inclusion Certificate National Diversity Councils CDP SHRMSCP etc.)
• Pref Certification Job Relevant Certification in project management and/or change management.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

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