Core Job Functions:

• Meet weekly with the Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to help support their work
• Work with the Director of the Equity & Justice Institute to support the goals of the Institute including the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools program
• Support the strategic vision and goals of the offices through activities and committee work related to equity and diversity-related programs including, but not limited to parent, student, and faculty/staff affinity groups, SEED (Seeking Educational Equity & Diversity) seminars, and Equity & Justice Institute programs
• Draft, edit, and proofread a variety of print and online communications
• Interface regularly and maintain partnerships with parents, faculty, staff, students, and community partners
• Coordinate logistics for DEI and EJI offices, including scheduling, communications to community members and stakeholders, and submitting weekly Roadmap announcements for DEI and EJI events
• Serve on the master calendar committee
• Coordinate language services for non-dominant English speaking families and families requiring ASL interpreters
• Support the implementation of Affinity Group Guidelines and Protocols

Additional Job Functions:

• Maintain community relationships for collaboration in DEI and EJI programming
  Administrative tasks such as note taking, event set-up, outreach, and other clerical duties as needed
• Research issues for the DEI and EJI offices as needed
• Complete facilities paperwork for DEI and EJI on-campus events
• Hang posters for events

Required Experience, Education, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in an administrative support role for complex projects and programs
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Demonstrated experience in project planning including complex event planning and multitasking of multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency in word processing, MS Office, G Suite, Canva, database management and desktop publishing
• Must exhibit high attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required
• Excellent interpersonal skills required
• Experience in a school or non-profit setting preferred
• Experience working with diverse ages and backgrounds
• Skilled in budget/resource management
• Research skills and knowledge of DEI issues and resources
• Demonstrated ability to build and leverage relationships internally and externally

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time