Diversity and Belonging Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Diversity and Belonging Coordinator

Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School, an independent Catholic college preparatory school for girls grades 9-12 in Gwynedd Valley, PA seeks a faith-filled leader to serve as Diversity and Belonging (DB) Coordinator. The coordinator embodies Gwynedd’s mission, reports to the Principal, and works collaboratively with the President.

Responsibilities

• Design the School’s DB annual initiatives in collaboration with the President and Principal.

• Present the School’s DB initiatives as they relate to Catholic Social Teaching and Mercy Education Core Values to both internal and external audiences.

• Develop and implement strategies to cultivate, attract, support, and retain faculty and staff who reflect and support a diverse and inclusive school community.

• Collaborate with the Dean of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment to develop and oversee the implementation of actionable long- and short-term goals for culturally responsive pedagogy.

• Develop and lead the implementation of community education around DB issues to support building an inclusive community.

• Provide direct support for students, faculty, and staff in matters of belonging.

• Work with the Dean of Student Affairs and Director of School Counseling to address incidents of bias in the school community in alignment with school policy.

• Oversee Gwynedd’s Affinity Group program and the Student Diversity Council.

• Maintain relationships with Mercy Education, other schools, and community organizations engaged in DB work.

• Participate in various team meetings and/or committees, including being a staff representative to the Mission and Governance Committee of the Board of Trustees.

Experience

• Familiarity with and ability to express the relationship between DB, Catholic Social Teaching, and the Gospel.

• Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices of equity analysis and inclusion program development.

• Experience in conflict resolution and ability to manage discomfort and tension that may arise when addressing racial, socio-economic, and other disparities.

• Commitment to diversity and a strong interest in planning cross cultural programming.

• Proven success working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, parents, and community leaders.

• A history that includes speaking publicly on behalf of an organization both to large audiences and in more intimate settings.

• Experience as a proven problem-solver, critical thinker and change agent, adapting to new situations and challenges with determination and positive approaches.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in appropriate field of study.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter along with contact information for three professional references to [email protected] by January 6, 2025.

Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its hiring practices.