Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Overview

The High Mountain Institute is seeking a Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), a full-time administrative, FLSA-exempt position that reports to the Head of School. The Director of DEI is responsible for advancing HMI’s Diversity Statement strategically and operationally. They work collaboratively with the Head of School and the administrative leadership team to advance DEI initiatives across all HMI programs, to make the school a more equitable and inclusive institution, and to create and foster a culture of belonging.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience advancing DEI initiatives, preferably in an educational or non-profit setting. The candidate will embody the school’s mission and core values, uphold HMI’s intentional community culture, and develop and implement actionable steps to reach our DEI goals. The candidate will have experience supporting students and/or employees with historically-marginalized identities and be passionate about increasing diversity and access in the independent school and/or outdoor recreation industries.

Primary Job Responsibilities:
The Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion develops, executes, and oversees key DEI initiatives at HMI:

Works with the HOS and the administrative leadership team on the creation, execution, and fulfillment of institutional Strategic Plan DEI goals, initiatives, practices, and professional development.
Works with HMI Program Directors to formally and informally support students from historically-marginalized backgrounds in all HMI Programs (Gap, Semester, Summer Term)
Collaborates with HOS, program directors, and HR on initiatives to hire, recruit, and retain diverse candidates and create a culture of belonging that promotes retention.
Helps train supervisors in managing employees and provides HOS and HR support when DEI-related issues arise in the community.
Works with teachers, apprentices, and wilderness instructors on professional development to increase cultural competency and examine academic and wilderness curricula with an equity lens.
Develops, manages, and analyzes relevant data for ongoing institutional DEI research and to drive DEI strategies.
Supports DEI communication and outreach among different constituent groups, including employees, students, alumni, and families.
Facilitates affinity spaces, including expeditions, retreats, and events.
Collaborates with the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid with developing new avenues to meet priorities for improving student-body diversity across programs.
Leads institutional outreach and exploration of collaborative work and partnerships with nonprofits and organizations that represent and uplift historically marginalized identities in the outdoors.
Keeps current on emerging trends and best practices in DEI work in independent schools and the outdoor recreation industry.

Tagged as: Administrative Staff

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years professional experience related to DEI in an educational, non-profit, or outdoor education setting
Experience supporting students and/or employees with historically-marginalized identities
Demonstrated enthusiasm for working in outdoor programming
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Teamwork, communication, commitment to feedback
Ability to transfer long-term strategic goals into operational tasks and action steps

Required Skills:

Minimum Qualifications:
BA/BS
Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite
Current driver’s license
Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
Ability to travel independently around the country (in planes, trains, rental cars, etc)

Preferred Skills:

Position Pay & Benefits:
$45,000-$60,000 DOE
Health, dental, and vision benefits
4-9% retirement benefits match after 1 year
6 weeks of vacation per year
Possibility of on-campus housing
Annual professional development opportunities
Start Date: June 2023