Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Coordinator

Merion Mercy Academy, an independent Catholic college preparatory school for girls grades 9-12 outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania seeks a faith-filled leader to serve as Diversity Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Coordinator.  The Coordinator embodies the School’s mission, is a member of the Mission Integration Department, reports to the Assistant Head of School for Mission Integration and works collaboratively with the Head of School.

Responsibilities

● Design the School’s DEIB initiatives in collaboration with the Head of School and the Assistant Head of School for Mission Integration.

● Present the School’s DEIB 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.

● Design, establish, and implement a “Belonging Through Service” program whereby all members of our community experience a sense of belonging through their participation in outreach.

● Develop and oversee the implementation of actionable long- and short-term goals for culturally responsive pedagogy. 

● Develop and lead the implementation of community education around DEIB issues to support building an inclusive community.

● Provide direct support for students, faculty and staff in matters of belonging.

● Address incidents of bias in the school community in alignment with school policy and in collaboration with a designated team of colleagues. 

● Oversee MMA’s Affinity Group program and the Student Diversity Leadership Team. 

● Maintain relationships with Mercy Education System of the Americas, other schools, and community organizations engaged in DEIB work.

● Participate in various team meetings and/or committees, including being a member of the Mission/DEIB Committee of the Board of Trustees.

Experience

● Familiarity with and ability to express the relationship between DEIB, 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, socio-economic 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 problem-solver, critical thinker and change agent, adapting to new situations and challenges with determination and positive approaches.

Education

● Bachelor's degree in appropriate field of study, Master’s degree preferred.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter along with contact information for three professional references to Anne Gregg, Executive Assistant to the Head of School, agregg@merion-mercy.com. 

Merion Mercy Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its hiring practices.