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The newly created position of Diversity Hiring Specialist will provide support and guidance to minority recruitment and retention in JCPS, especially at the administrative level, grade eight and above. The Diversity Hiring Specialist will collaborate with Human Resources, the JCPS Recruiting Team, all hiring supervisors, and all principals to ensure a fair, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. The Diversity Hiring Specialist will recruit, hire, and promote with Equal Employment Opportunity principles in mind and through implementing practices designed to widen and diversify the pool of candidates considered for employment, including vacancies in management and leadership. 

The Diversity Hiring Specialist is not the same as an Ombudsman. This role is not designed to investigate or respond to complaints. Please contact the proper department for such inquiries.

For more information, please contact:

Dwan M. Williams
JCPS Diversity Hiring Specialist
dwan.williams@jefferson.kyschools.us
(502) 485-3467