Diversity and Belonging Coordinator
Diversity and Belonging Coordinator
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Diversity and Belonging Coordinator
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School an independent Catholic college preparatory school for girls grades 912 in Gwynedd Valley PA seeks a faithfilled leader to serve as Diversity and Belonging (DB) Coordinator. The coordinator embodies Gwynedds mission reports to the Principal and works collaboratively with the President.
Responsibilities
- Design the Schools DB annual initiatives in collaboration with the President and Principal.
- Present the Schools 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 shortterm 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 Gwynedds 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 socioeconomic 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 problemsolver critical thinker and change agent adapting to new situations and challenges with determination and positive approaches.
Education
- Bachelors degree in appropriate field of study.
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter along with contact information for three professional references to 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
