Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Special Programs Coordinator

Reports to:  Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging

FTE:  Full-Time, Academic Year plus one week before and one week after

UPrep is seeking a talented, engaging, and compassionate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Special Programs Coordinator to help us advance our vision of being an inclusive community of learners that provides an outstanding education for each individual in a diverse student population. We are looking for someone who can work effectively independently as well as part of a team. We need a leader who understands best practices in promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and who is passionate about working with middle and upper school students and enhancing student life.

Who We Are:

UPrep is a 6–12 independent school in northeast Seattle, WA, one of the country’s most dynamic cities. We offer an intellectually rich education that fosters deep inquiry and critical thinking that is powered by student engagement. Our students graduate prepared for college and life. UPrep is a strong and vibrant community of students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni that joins together to support our students in becoming caring and productive adults. UPrep is a place where all students and families have equitable access to all the school has to offer, and we aspire for all community members to feel like they belong. We believe that our shared values of integrity, respect, and responsibility are essential to accomplish our mission to develop each student’s potential to become an intellectually courageous, socially responsible citizen of the world.   

Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision, the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Special Programs Coordinator supports the Director and Program Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging by coordinating activities, as well as planning and facilitating events and programs in the areas of DEIB.

Specific Responsibilities:

Programs

• Student Programming:
  • Helps plan student leadership trips and trainings
  • Chaperones students during overnight and day programs
  • Works with the Director and Program Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging to plan and execute our various whole school events: Puma Heritage Celebration, Social Justice Week, Night Market.
     

• LEAD (Listen, Engage, Acknowledge, Discuss) Program Director
  • Works with the 4 student LEAD executives to develop, plan, and coordinate the LEAD program
  • Oversees all LEADers (~55-60 students) and manages the LEAD Schoology page and schedule
  • Creates a process for feedback to both LEADers and LEAD adults 
  • Works with Assistant Division Heads to coordinate LEAD conversations and logistics
  • Communicates with the community about LEAD topics and dates
     

• Service:
  • Works with the DEIB department to build and strengthen community service opportunities for students
  • Advises US Students of Service club
  • Markets, plans, and coordinates community volunteer opportunities
  • Tracks, monitors, and problem-solves student service hour input into MobileServ or other service-management tracking system
  • Maintains and grows community service and service-learning partners

General Responsibilities

• Serves as an advisor to 10-12 students
• Serves on teams and committees, as assigned
• Establishes and cultivates community relations by maintaining open dialogue with all of the schools constituencies
• Actively participates in the full life of the school
• Vigorously engages in their own professional development
• Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the schools documents
• Since safety and security are everyone's responsibility, takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials and facilities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university required
• 2-3 years experience working with middle and high school students required
• Experience and interest in working with both middle and upper School students and families required
• Experience with DEIB programming required
• Experience in a school environment preferred
• Experience in areas of social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion preferred
• Proficiency in more than one language preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with multiple constituents
• Ability and desire to be collaborative and flexible with a genuine enthusiasm for working with students and adults on and off campus
• A genuine joy, enthusiasm, and passion for students and for education
• Ability to balance independent work and self-management
• Ability to confidently and creatively problem solve
• Strong attention to detail
• Skills in project and budget management
• Experience in Microsoft Excel and other database programs
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Flexibility, maturity, and a sense of humor
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity
• Proficient at working in a Microsoft Windows environment, using Office, including Outlook; ability to master common automated systems for record keeping, and confidently learn new technology; Experience with school-focused technology is a plus
• Ability to talk on the phone
• Ability to sit and keyboard up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to attend overnights
• Some travel required, local and national

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range is $58,000-$64,000 based on education and years of experience. UPrep offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package intended to support and promote the health and well-being, work/life balance, and financial security of our faculty, staff, and their families. Benefits are listed on our careers page and include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Employer-Seeded Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution and match after one year of service, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave after one year of service, and Professional Development opportunities.

Complete our online employment application and upload your résumé and a cover letter telling us why you are interested in and qualified for this position.

Position open until filled. No phone calls or drop-ins please.

University Prep does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, caste, national or ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, disability, use of a trained service animal, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to admissions and administration of all its programs, as well as to all areas of employment.

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