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Posted: 23-Feb-24
Location: saint paul, Minnesota
Type: Full Time
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Diversity Coordinator
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
As a member of the Equity & Belonging Team, the Assistant Director of Equity &Belonging plays a pivotal role in cultivating an inclusive school community where cross-cultural appreciation, respectful dialogue, and healthy identity development are valued. Supervised by the Director of Equity & Belonging, the assistant director primarily plans and implements age-appropriate programming and support directly for PK-12 students, enriching their sense of belonging at MPA.
A successful candidate for this position possesses a commitment to social and racial justice, demonstrates the ability to deepen understanding through effective programming, can build trusting relationships across all constituents, and can organize and manage various tasks simultaneously.
Primary areas of responsibility will include the following:
- Coordinate, implement, and promote signature programs and experiential learning activities for students across all divisions, including cultural/religious observances and celebrations, student-centered conferences, service learning, and student-led initiatives.
- Coordinate student affinity/ally groups and provide support for faculty and staff advisors.
- Serve as a resource and advocate for students around identity and bias-related issues and provide procedural guidance when incidents occur.
- Work with the International Student Program Coordinator and Advanced Language & Culture Teacher to support programming for international students and host families.
- Assist and support the Director of Equity & Belonging with the implementation of DEIB strategic action plan initiatives.
- Work closely with the Director of Equity & Belonging to partner with and provide ongoing support for the parent’s association and alumni association diversity initiatives.
- Compose and maintain a calendar of departmental events, related activities, and observances throughout the school year and contribute to the school-wide academic calendar as needed.
- Track and assess the effectiveness of program offerings throughout the academic year.
- Collaborate with E&B Team and thought partners to address community-wide educational needs around DEIB topics and issues.
- Represent the department on work teams and committees and attend school-wide programs and events, as assigned.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of DEIB topics and experience implementing student-centered programs, preferably in an independent PK-12 school environment.
- Minimum of two years of previous experience either in teaching roles or as a DEIB practitioner in a full-time capacity, demonstrating the ability to lead training sessions and foster growth opportunities for both students and adults.
- Highly organized with the ability to plan and execute effective programs with a high degree of autonomy.
- Skilled in working collaboratively and fostering positive relationships across various stakeholders.
- Demonstrates a genuine passion and awareness for DEIB and is committed to personal growth and development.
This is a year-round position with a generous benefits package including tuition remission for qualified children, free lunch, and half-day Fridays during the summer. Occasional nights/weekends will be necessary.
Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply as Mounds Park Academy is dedicated to better reflecting our student body and the Twin Cities area through this addition to our exceptional faculty and staff. Information about our school can be found at www.moundsparkacademy.org.
About Mounds Park Academy
Mounds Park Academy is a PreK-12 independent school in Saint Paul, MN that serves approximately 575 students from throughout the Twin Cities area. Since 1982, Mounds Park Academy has engaged students in a rigorous college preparatory experience that is demanding, but not draining, and goes far beyond memorization. Students are challenged to apply their understanding to stir the human spirit, stand for justice, and shake the world. This is what we call rigor with purpose, and it grounds our students in the radical idea that their identity in the world is not measured by a test score, but rather by the depth and decency of their impact on the world.
MPA is committed to embracing diversity, seeking equity, and continually striving to be truly inclusive. As a community, MPA is focused on fostering a safe and inclusive space for all, aspiring to be cognizant of gender-identity and equality, religious understanding, socio-economic diversity, and racial justice.
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