Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are seeking an innovative, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join us as the Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. This position is a full-time permanent position. 
     
Founded in 1894 and located on a beautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto, Canada, Havergal College is one of Canada’s pre-eminent independent school for girls from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12.  At the forefront of woman’s education for over 125 years, Havergal is grounded in the principles of a liberal arts education and prepares young woman to make a difference. Through our outstanding curricular and co-curricular programs, we nurture a culture of capability that fosters self-confidence, leadership, critical thinking, inquiry-based learning and teamwork within our students.  

The Position: 
Reporting to the Director, Wellbeing the Manager, Diversity and Inclusion, will be responsible for:
•    developing, coordinating and implementing programs which promote equity and inclusion for students, faculty and staff
•    fostering an inclusive school environment where individual differences are recognized, embraced and valued

Specific Accountabilities:

•    Through collaboration, lead the development and integration of diversity and inclusion programs
•    Promote awareness, commitment and accountability for the employee experience and DEI action plans across the organization
•    Plan and ensure achievement of the DEI Framework and Roadmap
•    Provide a cultural lens that can be applied to the curriculum and school wide DEI Framework
•    Maintain a strong awareness on social issues, staying current with leading DEI research and topics
•    Gather, analyze and leverage data related to DEI surveys, demographics, etc.
•    Serve as a point of contact for DEI related questions/issues towards increased awareness, understanding and learning 
•    Leverage subject matter knowledge to author or support communications and presentations to advance DEI efforts and initiatives 
•    Collaborate and assist with the design and implementation of ongoing learning & development (e.g. training, events, workshops) to raise awareness and competency of stakeholders
•    Serve as a champion, strategic partner, and advisor for DEI by staying informed of best practices
•    Collaborate across the College to support students and faculty development of cross-cultural effectiveness skills, cultural self-awareness and cultural intelligence in an effort to prepare students for experiencing the world around them
•    Promote and support critical thinking around curricular issues of diversity, equity and inclusion
•    Oversee Diversity, Equity and Inclusion related student groups and coordinate monthly meetings with faculty advisors and assess the offerings and strategic mandates of each group