Position Overview:

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator is a full-time position reporting to the Head of School and a member of the Executive leadership team. The DEI Coordinator may also have a part-time teaching load relevant to the successful candidate's experience and expertise. The Steward School seeks to continue its commitment to develop and maintain a community and culture that is supportive of and values inclusion and belonging, and we recognize there is always more work to be done. The coordinator will serve as a thought leader, strategic partner, supportive resource, community builder, and mentor. This is a fully benefited position with an expected start date of July 1, 2025. An earlier start date may be negotiated. 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Serve as the communitys primary thought leader and community builder around all areas of DEI, remaining current with issues and best practices. 

• Develop cultural competence and awareness amongst Steward faculty and administration to ensure best practices are met. This would include:

• Partner with division directors and other division leaders to identify and plan for DEI-related faculty professional development experiences.

• Serve as a resource to all faculty and administration seeking guidance and support around DEI issues.

• Work with academic leaders to support the further development of multicultural/culturally relevant curriculum and pedagogy.

• Assess the needs of administration, students, faculty, and staff to develop and implement initiatives that promote DEI best practices.

• Support faculty in the creation and development of effective student diversity leadership and affinity groups.

• Partner with the admissions department to develop programs and practices to increase the diversity of the student body, including outreach to underrepresented populations.

• Partner with the marketing department in viewing, honing, and crafting messages and projects.

• Provide support to develop and implement programs and practices to promote the recruitment, selection, and retention of a diverse faculty, staff, and administrative team.

• Serve as a member of the Center For Engagement, working alongside the school counselor, health and wellness coordinator and service learning coordinator.

• Plan, develop, and market DEI-focused educational opportunities and events for the Steward community, being inclusive of traditions, cultures, and identities.

• Partner with the Diversity and Inclusion Council, comprising members of the faculty, staff, administration, Board members, and parents.

• Work with divisional DEI-liaisons in completing their roles, including divisional training opportunities.

• Lead Restorative Practices trainings and conferences.

• Continue affinity space work.

• Ensure students and faculty are able to attend local, regional, and national events, such as Diversity Dialog Day, Camp Connections, Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC), and People of Color Conference (POCC).

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelors degree required. Advanced degree in related field preferred.

• Proven commitment to building a school culture rooted in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

• Proven history of establishing, implementing, and communicating vision and strategy associated with DEI, with DEI leadership experience preferred.

• Expertise in leading DEI professional development for administration, faculty, and staff.

• Experience working in an educational setting, preferably JK-12 schools.

• Knowledge of independent schools is preferred.

• Strong relational and interpersonal skills, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Commensurate with experience and education

• Comprehensive benefits package available

Interested candidates should upload their resume and cover letter as part of the online employment application. Please reference Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator as the position of interest. No calls or visits, please.

About The Steward School

The Steward School's mission begins with "to prepare each child for college and for life." Critical to this endeavor are the faculty and staff members of our school. Our core character values are honor, responsibility, and achievement, balanced by caring and respect for oneself and for others. Our faculty and staff are much more than mere representations of these values—they are the designers, sculptors, and builders that frame our students’ educational goals with these values in mind. The Steward School is committed to diversity and the development of an educational environment that fosters mutual respect, responsibility, and empathy in our school and in life. We value the presence of individuals whose differences include, but are not limited to, age, ethnicity, gender, learning style, talents, physical ability, political views, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and family structure. We actively encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of all races, nationalities, and beliefs. Why Work at Steward? The Steward School was named one of the 2020 Top Workplaces in the Richmond region by the Richmond ...Times-Dispatch in conjunction with Workplace Dynamics. In addition, Steward offers a competitive compensation package for full-time employees. We invite you to find out more about how you can become a part of our community.

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