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.

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.

This position requires a leader who can balance strategic vision with hands-on engagement, fostering relationships with students, families, and colleagues, while aligning DEI priorities with Marlborough’s mission and values. An approachable, highly collaborative presence on campus, the Director will serve as a role model and resource, empowering students, faculty, staff, and families to participate actively in creating an inclusive and equitable community.

In addition:

• Demonstrate strong coalition-building skills and the ability to influence others positively
• Possess a student-centric focus and the ability to build a strong rapport with students
• Balances different perspectives and advocates for all groups
• Possess a holistic understanding of identity-related issues, including race, gender, religion, nationality, socioeconomic status, disability, and more
• Navigate and manage conflict effectively
• Possess the ability to give grace while moving initiatives forward with resilience kindness and compassion Prioritize and manage multiple demands while maintaining focus on student experience
• Possess a proactive and innovative mindset

Qualifications

• 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

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