Consultant, Center 4All
The mission of the CESA 6 Center 4All is to support systems by honoring the uniqueness of each individual and embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view in order to build strong, inclusive communities to prepare all people for life in a global society.
To support the work of the Center4All, CESA 6 is hiring a Consultant to work closely together with the Director, Center 4All to provide high quality products and services related to the Center 4All. The Consultant, Center 4All will serve as a diversity, equity and inclusion specialist in the areas of awareness, allyship, advocacy, and agency for students and families throughout CESA 6 and the state of Wisconsin. The consultant will be well skilled in making effective oral presentations before large groups of people and able to effectively express ideas orally and in writing. Additionally, the Consultant, Center 4All will develop and lead diversity, equity and inclusion professional development and coaching for school districts, non-profits and for-profit organizations.
The essential functions of the Consultant, Center 4All include, but is not limited to the following:
• Develop, promote, and deliver high-quality, timely products/services consistent with client and project goals.
• Build relationships and collaborate with internal and external customers and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
• Gather, organize, analyze, and utilize data to effectively determine client, and department needs and to formulate solutions.
• Attend appropriate trainings, meetings, workshops, and in-services.
• Serve as an online influencer for the Center 4All.
• Develop and lead the CESA 6 Digital Learning Center 4All products and services.
• Utilize department protocol for the management of the invoice process.
• Plan, create content, and facilitate content specific virtual and face-to-face meetings.
• Demonstrate aptitude in the sales and marketing of products and services.
• Contribute to progress monitoring the department Plan on a Page in alignment with an individual Plan on a Page (strategic).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The individual hired for this position will have at minimum 2 years of experience in the field of diversity, equity and inclusion, working professionally in the government, business, consulting, nonprofit, and/or academic sectors. Multilingual skills is preferred, but not required.
A Master's degree in Educational Leadership or related field is preferred, but not required. Ideal candidates will possess the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction administrative license as a Principal (code 5051).
This position may require extended hours including evenings and weekends, with travel to include out of CESA 6 region locations. With the position being remote, this position requires the ability to effectively work in a home office environment.
The individual hired for this position must be able to demonstrate the following skills and abilities:
• Model the core values of the agency.
• Work independently as well as lead and collaborate professionally with diverse work teams.
• Process-oriented.
• Interpret and administer policies and procedures consistently and objectively.
• Communicate effectively and timely, verbally and in writing, to a diverse audience.
• Plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Remain flexible in order to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Manage time effectively with the ability to manage schedules and meet deadlines.
• Problem-prevention, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Work accurately with close attention to detail.
• Exhibit a high degree of confidentiality of sensitive information and process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Work effectively, professionally and tactfully with internal agency staff and external clients, exhibiting a professional, businesslike appearance and demeanor.
• Set and meet high standards of customer service (internal and external).
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate interaction with the workforce.
• Advanced computer skills, including email, word processing, virtual meeting facilitation, and use of online content creation tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and Google platform applications.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive practices.
• Professionally represent the agency and public, private and parochial school districts in interactions with staff, customers and community.
• Facilitate an overall work environment of mutual respect and collaboration.
• Interpret data.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Identify areas for improvement and take decisive and timely action to bring about desired change.
• Study and apply new professional literature.