Explore Chief Diversity Officer opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted roles paying $100,000 or more. Chief Diversity Officers shape how organizations advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, connecting people-focused initiatives with business strategy and measurable outcomes.
A CDO typically advises executive leadership, develops organization-wide inclusion strategies, and helps embed equitable practices across hiring, advancement, employee experience, and business operations. Responsibilities may include analyzing workforce data, setting goals, guiding training and communications, overseeing employee resource groups, and reporting progress to senior leaders or boards. The scope varies by organization and industry.
Employers often seek senior leadership experience in diversity, equity, inclusion, human resources, organizational development, or a related field. Strong candidates combine strategic planning and change management with communication, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and the ability to influence across an organization. Some roles may require an advanced degree or experience in a particular sector.
Compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, organization size, and the position’s scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying at least $100,000, making it a resource for experienced leaders looking for senior CDO and related executive opportunities. Related titles may include Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, VP of DEI, and Head of Inclusion.
Search current CDO openings to compare leadership responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation information. Use Ladders to discover professional opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.
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Manage client relationships and contracts, ensuring alignment with technical standards. Foster cross-departmental collaboration and oversee service delivery, driving customer satisfaction and retentio...
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Engineer Lead (Library of Congress)
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Lead the charge in shaping technical direction and mentoring teams while driving program delivery and fostering a culture of growth and collaboration in a dynamic engineering environment...
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Federal Agencies Director (Washington DC)
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Optimize federal agency programs by leading strategic initiatives that enhance relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and driving advocacy efforts across mu...
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Director, Strategic Growth & Institutional Funding
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Transform K-12 education by driving strategic growth through grant writing and funding acquisition. Collaborate with K-12 leaders to identify opportunities and unlock essential resources for education...
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Innovate the growth strategy for our impact-driven organization, leading teams in expanding revenue while effectively enhancing patient engagement and outcomes in underserved communities. Drive measur...
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Director of Talent Acquisition
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Join our team to lead a dedicated recruitment function while directly managing talent acquisition strategies, developing interns, and enhancing connections within the legal community, fostering growth...
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Transform client experiences by leveraging deep expertise in healthcare solutions. Lead strategic initiatives, enhance client relationships, and drive impactful outcomes for high-value accounts throug...
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eDiscovery Customer Success Manager
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Lead client engagement and implementation strategies to drive adoption and maximize value from Managed Services. Foster partnerships, optimize workflows, and ensure long-term client success through ef...
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Unlock potential by driving business intelligence solutions with Power BI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful data models, reports, and dashboards, ensuring high performance a...
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Champion a proactive security culture while leading a high-performing team. Drive security operations, risk compliance, incident response, and vulnerability management, ensuring alignment with strateg...
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Analyze clinical documentation and risk adjustment for healthcare providers, ensuring accurate representation of patient acuity. Collaborate with physicians to identify documentation opportunities and...
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Join a team that's dedicated to shaping organizational success through strategic HR partnerships. Collaborate with leaders to enhance performance, drive talent initiatives, and foster a thriving workp...
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Business Project Manager - Global Client Services
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Lead the charge in executive support and strategic sales initiatives, managing schedules, communications, and events for the EVP of Global Client Services. Drive efficiency and stakeholder engagement...
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Chapter President - Orange County, CA
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Transform the Orange County business landscape by leading CEO Life's community, fostering connections among CEOs and executives, and driving chapter growth through engaging events and strategic relati...
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Technical Enablement Manager, Identity Security
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Join a team that's shaping the future of identity security by developing impactful enablement programs for pre-sales teams. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance skills and drive busine...
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Senior Enterprise Applications Engineer – Banner & Oracle Platform
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Unlock potential by driving innovative solutions and managing critical systems that support research and community service. Collaborate with experts to enhance infrastructure and ensure seamless opera...
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Associate Director, Business Development & Marketing Operations (Remote)
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Unlock potential by providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for Business Development & Marketing. Drive excellence across sales and marketing functions, optimizing processes and enhan...
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Drive sales and develop relationships with financial advisors across various channels to enhance market share and revenue for investment products, while collaborating with team members to leverage dat...
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Senior Director, Content and Audience Strategy
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Champion a high-performing content and audience strategy team, driving enterprise-wide initiatives that connect audience needs with scalable content solutions across multiple channels and governance f...
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Unlock potential by designing advanced data architectures that enable agentic systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance data flow, governance, and retrieval methods in a dynamic environment focused...
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Marketing Sr Director: CareerMD
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Drive transformative B2B and B2C marketing strategies that enhance brand presence and user engagement across our dual marketplace. Lead a high-performing team, optimize multi-channel acquisition, and...
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Director, HR Business Partner - Product and Engineering
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Collaborate with senior leaders to design and implement global HR strategies, driving organizational performance and employee engagement while leading a team of HR professionals in a dynamic environme...
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Unlock potential by fostering client relationships and expanding service offerings, enhancing market presence in the Consumer, Retail, and Logistics domain through innovative solutions and collaborati...
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What is a Chief Diversity Officer?
A Chief Diversity Officer is an executive leader who helps guide an organization’s strategy and practices related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The role often involves advising leadership, coordinating initiatives, and evaluating progress.
What does a Chief Diversity Officer do?
CDO responsibilities may include developing inclusion strategies, reviewing workforce data, supporting equitable talent practices, advising executives, and communicating outcomes. Duties differ across employers and industries.
What qualifications are common for Chief Diversity Officer jobs?
Employers commonly look for senior leadership experience in DEI, human resources, organizational development, or a related area, along with strong communication, strategic planning, change management, and analytical skills. Requirements vary by role.
How much do Chief Diversity Officers earn?
CDO compensation varies based on location, industry, employer size, and responsibilities. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review individual postings for compensation details.
Where can I find Chief Diversity Officer jobs paying $100,000 or more?
You can explore vetted Chief Diversity Officer and related executive opportunities on Ladders, a job site focused on professional roles paying at least $100,000.