Marlborough School, a premier 7th–12th grade independent school for girls in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a strategic, dynamic, and empathetic leader to serve as its next Director of Equity, Community, and Belonging.

Marlborough is distinguished by its combination of academic rigor and providing a supportive environment, encouraging students to explore their passions, build resilience, and develop into thoughtful, socially responsible leaders. With a strong commitment to both tradition and growth, the school prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as essential to fostering academic excellence and community wellbeing. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead and further Marlborough’s commitment to creating a community where every student, teacher, staff member, and family feels seen, valued, and supported. The Director will report directly to Head of School, and collaborate closely with the Senior Leadership Team, teachers, staff, students, and parents to advance Marlborough’s inclusive community-building across the school.

The Director of Equity, Community, and Belonging is a full-time, year-round role that is part of the Senior Leadership Team. In this role, the Director will lead efforts to foster a culture of belonging, consulting on curriculum, student programs, parent engagement, and professional development initiatives. As head of the Social Justice and Community Partnerships Department, the Director will be a key resource and strategic planner for DEI efforts across the school. Partnering with division heads, department chairs, class deans, and faculty, the Director will address both schoolwide DEI goals and the unique needs of each division. Through ongoing collaboration with Marlborough’s Senior Leadership Team, the Director will identify immediate issues and articulate long-term goals to enhance the school’s inclusive culture.

By directly engaging with students, the Director will encourage them to lead with purpose, prioritize inclusivity and constructive positive discourse, and build lasting connections within the community. As a highly visible and approachable presence on campus, this leader will have a deep understanding of and enthusiasm for our educational and student-centric environment. They will serve as a positive role model to all students with a strong commitment to advancing girls’ education. This position will balance strategic vision with active involvement, empowering both students and faculty to actively shape and contribute to the school’s DEI mission. Through these efforts, the Director will build a more cohesive community, serving as a trusted advocate and resource for all students, teachers, staff, and families.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

By working in close partnership with the Head of School and other key stakeholders, the Director will prioritize the following:

• Provide guidance on policy development and decision-making related to DEI, ensuring that school practices align with Marlborough’s commitment to inclusivity. This includes establishing protocols and frameworks to create a consistent approach to DEI across all aspects of school life.
• Develop systems and programs that affirm students’ identities and empower them as community members. This includes supporting student affinity groups, enhancing social-emotional wellness, and creating spaces for open dialogue and identity exploration.
• Offer insight and support to students, teachers, staff, administrators, and families, regarding DEI related programs, policies, and practices to help build understanding, engagement, and alignment across the community.
• Work to build faculty and staff capacity through DEI-focused professional development. This includes promoting culturally responsive practices, curriculum integration, and consistency across classrooms and programs to support diverse learners.
• Strengthen engagement with families and other community members, fostering an inclusive atmosphere, and providing educational opportunities to increase understanding and empathy across diverse backgrounds.
• Stay current with best practices and research in DEI, ensuring Marlborough’s policies and programs reflect the latest insights in the field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Creates and implements a mission-aligned vision for community and educational experiences related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Leads the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and programs around issues of cultural competency, a sense of belonging in the students.
• Collaborates with faculty and the school’s academic administrative team to further develop and strengthen the school’s multicultural curriculum.
• Provides support, coaching, and training to faculty on matters involving culturally competent teaching and other faculty needs related to equity and inclusion.
• Oversees faculty and staff professional development efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Provides the Marlborough community with information and insight into curricular and community work related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Leads and cultivates cross-cultural and identity based student programming such as affinity groups for employees and students.
• Works with Parents’ Association and Alumnae Leadership Board on programming for their constituencies. • Oversees the Department of Social Justice and Community Partnerships, which includes supervision of two full-time positions.
• Models compassion and supportive regard for all members of the Marlborough community, recognizing that each individual occupies a different location in her/his/their multicultural journey.
• Partners with the Admissions Office to continue recruiting a diverse and inclusive student and family body. Assists in recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and retaining faculty and staff in support of a diverse and inclusive school community.

Salary Range: $160,000-$180,000

Please address any questions by email to julie@strategenius.org or by phone at 415-881-7105.

Marlborough School is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). The school recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Marlborough School is a diverse, inclusive community that strives to maintain diversity in all areas of employment.

• A master’s degree in a relevant area of study and a minimum of five years of administrative experience leading diversity, equity, and inclusion work at the middle or high school level
• Understanding of and a delight in the development and thriving of middle and upper school students • Strong commitment to and belief in girls education
• Experience as a classroom teacher and/or advisor
• Ability to lead and/or participate in training in diversity, equity, and inclusion at nationally recognized seminars and workshops
• Strategic thinking skills with a record of accomplishment in implementing effective and sustainable educational, cultural, and social programs in diversity, equity, and inclusion in secondary school settings
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, which permit one to work effectively with colleagues and constituents, to solve problems, and to represent Marlborough in the broader community
• High level of discretion and proven record of maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment Experience facilitating and leading discussions with small and large groups of people
• Experience in conflict resolution and the ability to manage discomfort and tension that may arise when addressing inclusivity issues
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and workshop facilitation
• Strong organizational skills needed to interface with several academic and non-academic departments

Interested candidates should submit the following materials confidentially in one, single PDF file:

• A cover letter indicating the candidate’s particular interest in and qualifications for the position
• A current resume
• A statement of educational philosophy
• The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of five references, including at least two recent supervisors. References should speak to the applicant’s ability to be an effective educator and administrator, to work successfully with children, and to work collaboratively and collegially with adults (references will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission). Please indicate your relationship with each reference (i.e. supervisor, colleague, or direct report)

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