Individual Contributor, Exempt 3 (IC E3)
Strategic Thinking
Able to implement department strategic objectives into actionable plans and goals and to clearly articulate priorities and explain relevance across the team. Consults with internal and external functional experts, collects and assesses information on multiple and relevant factors, and carefully evaluates the potential for disparate impact in order to develop policies and make critical strategic decisions. Demonstrates a clear understanding of strategic factors such as: financial (budget, revenue, and resources), sustainability, and DEI when evaluating and making decisions.
Change Adaptability
Understands the effects of change on the team and proactively clarifies information to help them deal with a changing work environment. Identifies structural process, people changes, and solutions to achieve change initiative goals and targets. Encourages new ways of looking at established processes and practices by soliciting ideas, encouraging diversity of thought, and recognizing practical innovation.
Communication and Networking
Encourages open expression and values diverse perspectives to build understanding of ideas and opinions within the department. Models respect for diversity and inclusion. Uses multiple styles of communication to influence and create buy-in for ideas. Builds networks within and outside own department and leverages these relationships to execute specific plans and initiatives. Examines assumptions, biases, and attitudes and seeks input to better understand and engage with diversity in all forms.
Drive for Results
Actively supports the continuous improvement of policies to reduce inefficiencies and better achieve goals. Respectfully holds people accountable for ensuring quality of their work. Strives to achieve challenging goals and works through obstacles. Focuses on achieving equitable outcomes. Provides high quality work product or services that are responsive to constituencies from all backgrounds.
Self-Development and Motivating Others
Establishes and maintains trust and credibility within and outside of team by demonstrating fairness and equity in interactions. Demonstrates respect for differences by listening carefully, encouraging others to share their perspective, and respecting differing views. Gives credit and recognition to others who have contributed to the achievement of common goals. Seeks professional development and learning opportunities to expand expertise, leadership skills, and a culture of inclusion. Responds promptly and effectively to concerns, conflicts, and bias incidents within own work group, seeking guidance as necessary.