Paul M. Buckley
Summary
Results-driven, visionary, values-centered executive leader with 15+ years experience in strategic leadership, operational excellence, talent and organizational development. Collaborative thought partner and activator of best and promising practices in Diversity & Inclusion for various industries. Exceptional verbal and written cross-cultural communication skills that support strong relationship and loyalty building, people management, and drives continuous quality improvement of policies, practices, processes and performance toward organizational transformation. Impactful educator, facilitator, change and conflict manager, innovator, culture maker, and systems navigator.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Chief Workforce Experience Officer/ Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer
Fred Hutch Cancer Center
02.2020 - Current
- Develop and lead the organization’s cultural and behavioral strategy for over 6,000 member workforce, influencing all stakeholders, to advance inclusive excellence toward our mission
- Partner closely with Human Resources to develop and implement diversity sourcing for talent, recruitment, onboarding, and engagement practices that advance inclusive culture and elevated workforce experience
- Enhance processes that support inclusive team development, culture of accountability and responsibility including reporting and responding to concerns, mitigating risk to the enterprise, and overall positive work culture
- Coach and consult with leaders at all levels of the organization, including Board of Directors, to engage strategic practices aligned with fulfilling employee experience
- Developed the Inclusion Quality Index to measure ongoing progress and pursue growth opportunities
Assistant Vice President, Inaugural Director
Colorado College
07.2014 - 01.2020
- Provided vision and leadership to advance and support complex issues of diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging for the 3,000-member campus community, including employees and students, and regularly counsel senior executive leaders
- Developed, supported and sustained a campus culture in which all stakeholders could experience and collaborate to advance inclusion through employee recruitment, student admission, employee-student interactions, policy and practice strategies and engagement
- Developed and implemented the "Good to Great: Journey to Inclusion" professional development series as the anchor for staff, faculty, and administrator capacity development with Human Resources as primary partner.
- Oversaw the daily work of The Butler Center, including strategic program design, supervision, budget management, programmatic initiatives, professional development, and inclusive student engagement; partner with Human Resources, the Crown Center for Faculty Development, and academic deans to design and implement opportunities focused on building culturally competent staff and faculty
- Served as confidential resources for all employees across campus to work through difficult topics and challenging situations. Served as an investigator for Title IX cases and engage in ongoing training and development
Assistant Dean of Undergraduates
Dartmouth College
10.2011 - 07.2014
- Collaborated with all stakeholders, including all academic and College divisions and departments, external partners and leaders, to support student development and learning and implemented activities, programs and policies design to advance intellectual and personal growth consistent with mission of the College
- Interpreted and applied academic standards to communicate and support complex policies and procedures to students, faculty, families and other stakeholders
- Administered all services with keen attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion opportunities and transformation
- Redeveloped, implemented, rebranded, and supervised the Deans Office Student Consultant Program
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Cultural Foundations of Education
Syracuse University
Master of Science - Educational Administration & Policy Studies
University At Albany, State University of New York
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University At Albany, State University of New York
Skills
- Creativity and Innovation
- Facilitating human connection
- Data analytics and Critical thinking
- Facilitation and Capacity building
- Communicating complex information
- Crisis response management
- Qualitative research
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Creative and Analytical strategy
- Independent and Collaborative work
- Team leadership and Relationship building
Recent Service And Leadership
- Board Member, Life Science Washington
- Fred Hutch Liaison, Washington Employers for Racial Equity
- TIAA Inclusion and Diversity National Council Member
- Founding Vice Chair, PNW Chapter of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education
Timeline
Vice President, Chief Workforce Experience Officer/ Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer
Fred Hutch Cancer Center
02.2020 - Current
Assistant Vice President, Inaugural Director
Colorado College
07.2014 - 01.2020
Assistant Dean of Undergraduates
Dartmouth College
10.2011 - 07.2014
Doctor of Philosophy - Cultural Foundations of Education
Syracuse University
Master of Science - Educational Administration & Policy Studies
University At Albany, State University of New York
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University At Albany, State University of New York
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