Senior Director/Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Reflecting major organizational leadership goals and community priorities, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) has created a new senior staff-level position to direct and shape cross-cutting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at the forefront of human genetics and genomics research, including topics unique to genomic science. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Director/Director will actively shape, lead and/or support the work of multiple committees and staff charged to achieve goals and objectives that together comprise a cornerstone of ASHG’s strategic plan:

• Increase diversity in the human genetics and genomics scientific workforce, and ASHG’s member community and leadership
• Promote participation in genetics research within communities of color to advance science and address health disparities, including consideration and integration of policy, community, and ethical factors that influence this goal
• Encourage broader public recognition and scientific discussion of our shared genetic history as one humanity alongside recognition that rich ancestral genetic diversity is among humanity’s greatest strengths and a key source for biomedical advances.

This is a significant opportunity to help lead, engage and support a forward-looking scientific society to advance its major biomedical research goals and—consistent with its core values—pursue that research addressing health disparities and scientific workforce needs, as well as acknowledging the intertwining nature of genetics and societal constructs of identity and race. The Senior Director/Director will support and build.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, evaluate and report on cross-cutting ASHG DEI programs and strategies designed to achieve organizational objectives.
• Serve on the Senior Staff leadership team, coordinating and participating in shaping the organization’s goals, as well as providing senior level staffing for the Board of Directors and other governance bodies. Serve as senior liaison for the ASHG Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, helping them shape and implement their next phase of work.
• Engage actively with senior staff peers to enhance inclusion, equity, and cultural awareness and competency through ASHG communication and programs such as the Annual Meeting, public education and outreach, membership, and policy statements. Provide senior guidance and input on activities of such as the ASHG Human Genetics Scholars Initiative, and other emerging membership and workforce development programs.
• Pursue and advance development opportunities that can further grow DEI programmatic work. In partnership with ASHG program and development staff, write, edit and refine funder proposals and reports on relevant projects.
• Work with association volunteers and staff leadership to help ensure ASHG speaks and listens actively—internally and publicly—about DEI topics with integrity, rigor and care.
• Other duties as assigned.