What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Diversity Work position at St. Xavier High School?
Description
The Director of Diversity Work will advance St. Xavier’s diverse and inclusive culture through innovative programs, enrollment, marketing, leadership and mentoring initiatives. The Director of Diversity Work is an 11-month position that is a direct report to the Principal of St. Xavier High School.
Primary Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with all administration, faculty and staff to create the vision for lifting student dignity and increasing student belonging at St. Xavier in alignment with the Jesuit tradition. This vision will seek to inspire all members of the school community to incorporate a commitment to peace, justice, growth and positive change into every aspect of their work.
- Develop initiatives and engage outside organizations to help foster a deep engagement and understanding with the entire student body of the importance and value of a diverse and inclusive school community.
- Foster a climate and culture at St. Xavier that supports growth and development, success, access, and opportunity for every member of the community. The Director plays a key role in fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, with a special emphasis on enhancing the representation and experience of students of color at St. Xavier.
- Partner with leadership and enrollment to help create a culture of trust and comfort where different perspectives are honored and valued.
- Working with the Principal and Assistant Principals for Academics and Student Life as well as the Dean of Students and Director of Athletics to ensure policies are respectful of all students and are applied consistently and appropriately, recognizing cultural differences and backgrounds.
- Become a trusted advocate and coach for cultural awareness, competency and change in the everyday life of the school through formal and informal interactions with students, as well as parents, faculty and staff.
- Partner with the Assistant Vice President of Enrollment and Director of Communications to ensure messaging and related materials convey a welcoming and supportive message.
- Develop strong relationships with target area elementary schools to help their students to understand the welcoming and supportive culture we stive for at St. Xavier.
- Visit schools, prospective students and their families and participate in key enrollment events.
- Serve as an active participant on the Admissions Committee and play a key role in Freshman Orientation, Open House, Admissions Testing and other events.
- Produce and track data trends for enrollment of diverse students.
- Develop strong relationships with current and prospective students to ensure their success in a welcoming environment.
- Develop and lead programs for diverse student groups, ensuring their experience at St. Xavier is academically, socially, and culturally fulfilling, enjoyable, and fun.
- Develop strong relationships with faculty and staff to partner with them in growing our culture of values that welcome all.
- Collaborate with the Principal and Director of Human Resources to ensure that hiring policies are accessible to individuals of all backgrounds, including people of color and women.
- Lead efforts to educate all stakeholders about the benefits and growth opportunities within a school community that fosters dignity and belonging.
- Provide leadership and resources to alumni from a wide range of backgrounds, and act as an effective liaison between these alumni and current school life.
- Serve as the Companion Scholars Program Director including administering the day to day operations, planning, and staffing.
- Facilitate the Hands Across Campus and Parents Across Cultures groups.
- Will include additional responsibility within the building which could include teaching.
Job Qualifications
- The Director of Diversity Work will be a person who has a dynamic personality, delivers clear communication, is organized, well-rounded, engaging, and who facilitates growth and collaboration inside and outside of the school. Additionally, they will:
- Provide evidence of an ability and commitment to furthering the Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity of the school.
- Have a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience with an advanced degree.
- Show a demonstrated track record of success in teaching and/or leadership experience in a school setting.
Competencies
- Champion and advocate for belonging and dignity
- Engaging and approachable
- Practicing Catholic preferred
- Understand adolescent development
- Ability to delegate
- Communicator & collaborator
- Able to balance a variety of competing priorities
- Bold & decisive in decision making – able to take a risk
****Application Deadline: April 4, 2025****
