HEDI JEDI Question Bank - Director

Category

Types of Positions

Questions

Management (Director Level)

Senior Director, Director, CAOs

Philosophical

Please tell us what values you uphold when it comes to equity, diversity and inclusion.

What does it mean for you to have a commitment to diversity? How have you demonstrated that commitment, and how would you see yourself demonstrating it here?

Action oriented

Please share a specific example of a time when you experienced resistance in the equity, diversity and/or inclusion space and how you moved past that to obtain buy-in.

How would you ensure that the work of your office and the efforts of our institution are inclusive of the needs of all marginalized groups?

Can you please give specific examples of efforts you have made, or been involved with, to develop policy, training programs or help to foster cultural humility or EDI awareness?

Please describe the climate for diversity, equity and inclusion at your present institution.  What impact have you had on that climate?

What strategies and/or approaches have you used as a leader to bring and promote diversity, equity, and/or inclusion to an organization? What were the results? How would you apply your experiences in this position?

Working with people from different backgrounds or cultures can present unique opportunities for collaboration and creativity.  Describe a time where a project or decision you made was enhanced by including diverse perspectives.

Provide an example of a time when you identified a diversity-related issue in your organization. How did you address it?

Can you tell me of a time when you changed a process or procedure to make your department or organization more inclusive?

What steps have you taken to ensure equitable representation of people of various identities and experiences in your office and among your leaders?