The Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer demonstrates an eagerness to build relationships and networks to strengthen ties within and beyond the Milton community, as Milton seeks to lead toward the many components of its equity and inclusion mission. The CEIO will model approachability, patience, persistence, flexibility, creativity, and ability to grasp the big picture as they support and challenge members of the school community to strive towards Milton’s anti-racist commitment.

The Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer should have:

• A Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred, and minimum of seven years of administrative experience leading diversity, equity and inclusion work at the independent school or collegiate level
• Participation in in-depth training in diversity, equity and inclusion practices at nationally recognized seminars and workshops
• Strategic thinking skills with an extensive record of accomplishment in the implementation of effective and sustainable academic and affective programs in diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism in school settings
• Superior project management skills, ability to work collegially with multiple constituencies and ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment
• Community building skill set and the capacity and interest to work with a broad spectrum of learners to build anti-racist competency in all constituencies — students, faculty, staff, administrators, trustees, and parents
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, allowing one to work effectively with colleagues, parents, and students
• Capacity to facilitate conversations, mediate conflicts and represent the school in the larger community
• Familiarity with restorative justice practices
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and experience leading diversity and inclusion trainings and developing cross-cultural skills in others
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Capacity for professional development and growth
• Capability to enjoy working with colleagues and young people in a school environment
• Introspective approach to cultivating an antiracist mindset within themselves and others.
• Eagerness to give and receive feedback

For more information about Milton Academy, please view our website at www.milton.edu.

Please apply for the position through the Careers webpage at https://www.milton.edu/about/careers-at-milton/. 

With your application, please include:

• A resumé
• A letter, which includes a personal statement on equity, inclusion and anti-racism
• The names and contact information of three references, including a direct supervisor and a colleague.