Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

Working at MIT offers opportunities, an environment, a culture - and benefits - that just aren't found together anywhere else. If you're curious, motivated, want to be part of a unique community, and help shape the future - then take a look at this opportunity.

DIRECTOR, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) , Sloan School of Management , to assume an inaugural position with primary responsibility for developing and executing a vision for a more inclusive and diverse community Will act as a trusted advisor and collaborate closely with members of the school's senior leadership team; develop inclusive practices and policies; identify and develop new DEI programs for the MIT Sloan community and partner with its departments to implement and evaluate DEI action plans; collaborate with Sloan's associate deans for DEI and serve as a thought leader with in-depth knowledge of DEI; help shape and implement Sloan's vision of a respectful, inclusive community that embraces diversity; support the recruitment, development, and retention of a diverse faculty, staff, and student body; and serve as a key ambassador for Sloan.

A full description is available at http://web.mit.edu/sloan-hr/jobs/DEIDirector.pdf

Job Requirements
REQUIRED : bachelor's degree; at least seven years' related experience in DEI; excellent oral and written communication skills, specifically related to communicating with a variety of internal/external stakeholders about DEI; comfort presenting to large, diverse audiences; demonstrable leadership experience in academic, corporate, and/or nonprofit organizations, effectively working with historically underrepresented groups (African American, Chicano/Latino, and Native American/Alaska Native); managerial experience, both with direct reports and cross-functional teams that do not have a direct, formal reporting structure; and a track record of program implementation, strategic planning, and managing across multiple important priorities. Must be able to work with a dynamic and diverse group of faculty, staff, and students; and to support and empower leaders who are less experienced in leading conversations about diversity and inclusion to build the school's capacity in equity leadership. PREFERRED : advanced degree in a related area. Job #18972-11

Must be able to travel to represent MIT Sloan externally as necessary.

In addition to applying online via the MIT website , all inquiries, nominations/referrals, and resumes with cover letters should be sent electronically and in confidence to Keight Tucker Kennedy, Partner and Alycia Johnson, Senior Associate, Isaacson, Miller at www.imsearch.com/7636 , where additional information about the position and the Sloan School is also available.


9/22/20