Diversity and Inclusion Specialist

　　Job Number: 23634

　　Functional Area: Administration

　　Department: Architecture

　　School Area: Architecture & Planning

　　Employment Type: Full-Time

　　Employment Category: Exempt

　　Visa Sponsorship Available: No

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　　Job Description

　　DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION SPECIALIST, Architecture, to support and further develop the department’s goal of supporting a diverse and inclusive culture (https://architecture.mit.edu/diversity-equity-and-belonging) . Will bring and apply knowledge from the field of diversity, equity, and belonging to support best practices in the department and work to design and implement outreach activities throughout the department, with a primary focus on students; promote a sense of belonging throughout the department; work with internal and external partners to develop tools, resources, and a range of solutions to grow this culture; and help support diverse populations of students post-graduation, as well as within the department, by supporting its links to and support for graduated students. A full description is available at https://architecture.mit.edu/jobs.

　　Job Requirements

　　REQUIRED: bachelor’s degree; five years’ professional work experience and track record of leading diversity and inclusion efforts in higher education; support for MIT’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; understanding of social justice, the dynamics of power and privilege and social identities; evidence of a strategic and tactical approach to diversity and inclusion and the ability to scale projects to achieve maximum impact; knowledge of community organization and experience working with students, staff, and faculty to create events around diversity and inclusion; experience facilitating learning opportunities for faculty, students, and staff; ability to manage multiple complex projects, collaborate across teams with diverse skills and areas of expertise; strong consultation, presentation, meeting design, and facilitation skills; and experience with successful change management and project management. PREFERRED: master’s degree in higher education administration, human resources, social justice, or cultural diversity. Job #23634-91/23/24