DEIB Coordinator

Avantor is looking for a DEIB Coordinator to play a key role in supporting Avantor’s global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging strategy by providing operational, administrative, and analytical support to the DEIB team. This role ensures smooth execution of DEIB programs and events, oversees the administration of ACT activities, manages key reporting requirements, and helps to further progress against strategic goals.

The DEIB Coordinator will collaborate across functions, support program participants and volunteer leaders, and help create meaningful experiences that strengthen belonging across the organization. Preference to have the DEIB Coordinator onsite (hybrid) at one of our Avantor locations.

• ACT (Associate Centric Team) Support & Program Administration
• Serve as a first point of contact for all ACT-related inquiries and support needs.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to ACT leaders, ambassadors, and allies – including liaise with legal for contracts, manage swag request and tracking of quantities, oversee invoice procedure.
• Maintain and update ACT MDL lists, calendars, governance documentation, and meeting schedules.
• Track and manage all ACT metrics, attendance, and engagement.
• Deliver regular reporting to DEIB leadership (monthly) and ACTs (quarterly), highlighting progress, gaps, and opportunities.
• DEIB Events, Learning Programs & Engagement Activities
• Assist in planning, logistics, scheduling, and execution of DEIB events such as Monthly DEIB Discussions, DEIB Learning Labs, and other engagement activities.
• Support the creation of DEIB content and meeting materials, including slide decks, briefs, communications, and related tools.
• Track attendance and participation metrics for all DEIB events and prepare required reports.
• DEIB Academy & Career Accelerator Program Support
• Provide administrative support for DEIB career accelerator and learning programs including managing registration, communication flow, attendance, and follow-up reporting.
• Maintain reporting on the Workday Reward section up to date.
• Keep track of participant lists and progress dashboards.
• Data, Metrics, Maintenance & Reporting
• Support the analysis of DEIB program data and performance against strategic metrics.
• Maintain high accuracy tracking systems and collaborate with HR and analytics partners as needed.
• Maintain accuracy of the DEIB Culture Minutes, the DEIB Avantor Connect pages and relevant DEIB knowledge articles in the MyHR Library.
• Engagement Committee Coordination
• Oversee the scheduling, promotion, preparation, and documentation for Engagement Committee meetings.
• Lead the monthly meetings promoting ACTs activities and connecting sites to share opportunities to collaborate.
• Ensure timely dissemination of agendas, materials, action items, and communication updates.

• Builds strong, trusting relationships with ACT leaders, stakeholders, and cross-functional partners.
• Demonstrates a collaborative approach to problem-solving and program delivery.

• Communicates clearly and professionally in written and verbal formats.
• Creates compelling presentations and program materials suitable for diverse audiences.

• Demonstrates strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, activities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ensures accuracy and attention to detail in all deliverables.

• Effectively interprets and communicates data insights.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and contributes ideas to strengthen DEIB programs and processes.

• Displays sensitivity, respect, and awareness when engaging both internally and externally across cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Models behaviors aligned with Avantor’s values of respect, inclusivity and belonging.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting or implementing large-scale strategies, initiatives, or projects.
• Experience in Human Resources and/or Diversity, Equity & Inclusion…