Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Commonwealth School (MA)
• April 09, 2024
• Boston, MA

Commonwealth School invites nominations and applications for the position of Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) reports directly to the Head of School. The Director works closely with all members of the Commonwealth community including students; senior leadership; faculty and staff; families; trustees; and alumni / ae to promote a welcoming, diverse, and equitable experience at Commonwealth. The Director will lead the school’s diversity efforts, including in faculty recruitment, faculty and staff development, student recruitment and retention, diversity programming, curriculum, student life, and trustee engagement and alumni / ae engagement.

ABOUT COMMONWEALTH SCHOOL

Commonwealth School is an independent day school in Boston enrolling 154 students of all genders in grades 9-12. Its mission is to educate young people from diverse backgrounds to become knowledgeable, thoughtful, and creative adults, capable of careful analysis, fruitful cooperation, responsible leadership, and deep commitment. Occupying two brownstones in Boston’s Back Bay, Commonwealth is known for its academic rigor, strong program in the arts, and extensive use of the city of Boston. Commonwealth attracts students from a variety of racial, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds who hail from 42 cities and towns in the Boston metropolitan area. Fifty-six percent of students identify as people of color. Highly accomplished faculty (eighty-three percent of whom hold advanced degrees), many of whom have taught at colleges and universities, are drawn to Commonwealth by the strength and dedication of its students, the small seminar-like classes, and the chance to serve as both mentors and teachers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

As a member of the school’s administrative team and a strategic leadership in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will :

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree as well as substantial training or experience in diversity work, including supporting students from underserved backgrounds in privileged educational settings and working within schools to foster increased inclusion, access, equity, and representation for diverse students. The salary range for this role is approximately $125K-$140K. Commonwealth School offers a dynamic and supportive work environment and a generous benefits package.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Evaluation of candidate materials will begin immediately and will continue until a Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is named. The start date for this opportunity is July 1, 2024. Interested candidates can apply using the following Talent Profile link :

Inquiries and nominations may be sent in confidence to : .

For more information about Commonwealth School, please visit .

Commonwealth School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. Commonwealth will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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