MANAGER, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION TRAINING - OOP (OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT) - SHAKMAN EXEMPT

Overview

Cook County Office of the President is seeking an experienced Manager, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training, responsible for leading and managing the County’s centralized Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training program by designing, developing, and delivering training aligned with organizational strategic goals. Responsibilities include planning, executing, and evaluating DEI training initiatives to ensure they are scalable, effective, and integrated across all departments. The role works closely with HR and departmental leadership to maintain a comprehensive DEI training catalog tailored by job function, career level, and learning format. The position focuses on operationalizing equity concepts, promoting inclusive language and practices, and ensuring that training supports an inclusive workplace and effective service delivery for Cook County residents.

Cook County offers great benefits and the chance to participate in a strong tradition of public service. Cook County is home to more than five million residents, roughly 45% of Illinois’ population. Cook County Government provides a range of vital services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents across the region. These services range from health care to urban planning. Cook County is committed to empowering its employees to bring our constituents the best that public service has to offer.

Attention Applicants: Please note that as part of ongoing job architecture initiatives, the County is reviewing job titles and corresponding grades, which may be subject to change.

WHY PURSUE A CAREER WITH COOK COUNTY?

Benefits

In addition to providing employees with a challenging, rewarding environment for career and personal growth, we are proud to also offer some of the best benefits in the public sphere, including:

• Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 9 Additional voluntary benefit plans
• Flexible Teleworking Options
• Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 15 vacation days annually; and Paid sick leave)
• Pension Plan
• Financial Support Programs and Resources: Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts – Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend
• Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.
  
  

SALARY RANGE: $118,309 - $130,544 / YEARLY

SNAPSHOT OF COOK COUNTY

• Serves 5.28 million residents of Chicago and its inner suburbs
• 2nd largest county in America
• Larger than 27 states
• Cook County employs over 22,000 employees who work in a variety of skilled jobs and trades.
• Nearly 80% unionized workforce
• 15 unions represented
• 63 separate collective bargaining agreements
• Highway – Cook County maintains almost 600 miles of roads and highways.
• Land – Cook County assesses the value of more than 1.5 million parcels of taxable land and collects and distributes tax funds as a service for local government taxing bodies.
• Safety – Cook County provides vital services to local government, from conducting elections in suburban areas to offering 911 services in unincorporated areas and municipalities.
  

LOCATION

Located in the Loop District of downtown Chicago, one of the most formidable business districts in the world, the area has an astounding number of cultural foundations, stunning parks such as Millennial Park and Maggie Daley Park, steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk, award-winning restaurants, and plenty of shopping! In addition, Chicago is serviced by multiple bus and train lines for public transportation from the suburbs to the city, taxis are plentiful, public parking garages for motorists, and bicycle share rentals and local bike lanes for bicyclists.

Job Summary

Lead and manage the County's centralized Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training program by designing, developing, and delivering training aligned with strategic goals. Oversee DEI training program planning, execution, and evaluation, ensuring that training initiatives are scalable, impactful, and integrated across all departments. Work closely with HR and bureau/department leaders to create and maintain a comprehensive DEI training catalog tailored by job function, career level, and learning format. The position focuses on operationalizing equity concepts, fostering inclusive language and practices, and ensuring that training initiatives support inclusive workplace practices and effective service delivery to Cook County residents.

This position is in the Office of the Cook County Board President. As such, this position involves policymaking or implementation related to the administration's political and policy views, and/or requires a high-level of confidentiality such that political affiliation is an appropriate consideration for the effective performance of the job.

Typical Job Duties

• Develop and execute a County-wide DEI training program roadmap, aligning initiatives with organizational priorities and compliance requirements.
• Establish program governance, timelines, and performance metrics to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
• Design and maintain a DEI training catalog that includes foundational and advanced content tailored to diverse employee roles, classification, and career levels, ensuring ongoing learning and development opportunities beyond onboarding.
• Oversee the development of interactive learning experiences using tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, or similar instructional design platforms to create engaging and interactive learning content.
• Deliver training through multiple formats, including in-person sessions, virtual classrooms, and asynchronous modules delivered through a Learning Management System (LMS).
• Apply adult learning principles to design and deliver effective training programs that support knowledge retention and skill development.
• Evaluate and monitor training effectiveness by tracking metrics and outcomes, collecting feedback, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
• Implement structured evaluation models such as the Kirkpatrick Model or similar frameworks, to measure training effectiveness and support continuous program improvement.
• Lead cross-functional projects and working groups to implement DEI training initiatives across departments and manage stakeholder communications to drive program adoption and alignment.
• Partner with HR, bureau/department leaders, and subject matter experts to embed DEI principles into supervisory development and departmental practices.
• Ensure all training efforts align with County policies, legal requirements, and government procedures.
  
  

Required For All Jobs

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and
• Five (5) years of experience developing and facilitating training or workforce development initiatives, or directly related experience or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of experience developing and facilitating training or workforce development initiatives.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion frameworks, especially within a public sector or policy-driven environment.
• Ability to leverage data and evaluation metrics to assess training effectiveness and inform continuous improvement. Knowledge of research and data analysis methodologies in DEI.
• Understanding of adult learning and instructional design methodologies, including experience with models such as ADDIE, SAM, or agile learning design, to support diverse learning styles.
• Facilitation skills through virtual, in-person, and asynchronous training modalities.
• Ability to design visually engaging and functional training materials.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital training tools.
• Knowledge of government processes and the unique needs of a public sector workforce ensuring training aligns with legal and organizational standards.
• Creative, collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Pursuant to the Shakman Consent Decree, Supplemental Relief Order and the Cook County Personnel Rules, this position is exempt from the County’s career service rules, is at-will and political reasons or factors may be considered when taking any employment action. As an employee in a Shakman Exempt Position, if you do not currently live in Cook County, you will have six (6) months from date of hire to establish actual residency within Cook County.

Please contact shakmanexemptapplications@cookcountyil.gov for inquiries about this position.

Job Posting

Jun 5, 2026, 3:41:49 PM

Organization

Offices Under the President