Chief of Staff for Diversity and Equity
Job in
North Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, 01247, USA
Listing for:
MountainOne
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-08-13
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Education Administration, University Professor, Academic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 115000 - 125000 USD Yearly
USD
115000.00
125000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: North Adams, MA Category: Administrative Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Thu Aug 6 2026 Job Description:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The Chief of Staff for Diversity and Equity serves as a member of the President's Cabinet and provides strategic leadership to advance the College's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). The position collaborates with academic and administrative leaders to develop, implement, and assess policies, practices, and initiatives that promote access, inclusion, student success, and institutional excellence.
The Chief of Staff for Diversity and Equity works to establish and sustain responsive institutional structures and practices that support all members of the MCLA community, with particular emphasis on students and communities that have been historically underserved or excluded from higher education. The position partners with college leadership, faculty, staff, and shared governance bodies to ensure that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are embedded in institutional planning, decision-making, and daily operations.
In addition, the role supports efforts to advance equitable access and success across academic programs and high-impact educational practices while fostering a campus culture grounded in dignity, mutual respect, and belonging.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Reports directly to the President.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
This position does not provide direct personnel supervision. The incumbent works collaboratively with faculty, staff, administrators, and campus committees across all divisions and serves as a ex‑officio member of the Committee on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. The position is housed within the President's Office.
DETAILED STATEMENT OF
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Coordinate and facilitate cross-campus initiatives that advance the College's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.Partner with the President's Chief of Staff to support the Cabinet and Leadership Team in advancing institution‑wide equity goals through strategic planning, communication, collaboration, and team development.Collaborate with offices across campus to develop, implement, and assess training and professional development programs that strengthen competencies related to equity, inclusion, and belonging and enhance effectiveness in working across differences and with diverse populations.Work with Human Resources and executive leadership to sustain equitable recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention practices that support the development of a workforce reflective of and responsive to the College's student population.Partner with campus‑wide committees, including but not limited to Strategic Planning, the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee, and the Racial Equity and Justice Institute, to develop, implement, and assess initiatives that advance institutional equity and belonging and align with accreditation standards, strategic priorities, and the mission of MCLA.Review and assess institutional policies, programs, practices, services, and resources through a lens of access, equity, engagement, student success, and belonging.Analyze and leverage institutional data and assessment tools, including the Campus Climate Survey and NSSE, to inform decision‑making and improve enrollment, persistence, engagement, and graduation outcomes for all students, particularly those historically excluded from higher education.Identify policies, practices, and conditions that impede the creation of an inclusive and equitable campus environment and work collaboratively, under the President's guidance, to develop and implement solutions.Lead campus‑wide programs, initiatives, and communications that foster an inclusive and welcoming community by collaborating with faculty and staff on activities such as MCLA's Day of Dialogue, Lavender Lecture Series, Summit for Racial Equity, and other related programs.Perform other duties as assigned by the President in support of institutional priorities related to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and student success.Job Requirements:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Master's…
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