Equity Diversity Inclusion Program Manager Jobs in Massachusetts

About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:

At MCLA, we're here for all, and focused on each, of our students.Classes are taught by educators who care deeply about teaching, andabout seeing their students thrive on every level of their lives.In every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed toelevate our students as individuals, leaders, and communicators,fully empowered to make their impressions on the world. In additionto our 130-year commitment to public education, we have fortifiedour dedication to equitable academic excellence. MCLA has appearedon U.S. News & World Report's list of Top Ten Public Collegesfor 10 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of TopPublic Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for 2025, after earningthe No. 7 spot the prior three years. The College's focus onaffordable education and economic prosperity is reflected inadditional 2025 U.S. News rankings: No. 5 for Top Performer onSocial Mobility for liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 2for Top Performer on Social Mobility for public liberal artscolleges in the country. These rankings measure how well school'sgraduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants. Learn more at www.mcla.edu

Job Description: GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Chief of Staff forDiversity and Equity serves as a member of the President's Cabinetand provides strategic leadership to advance the College'scommitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).The position collaborates with academic and administrative leadersto develop, implement, and assess policies, practices, andinitiatives that promote access, inclusion, student success, andinstitutional excellence.

The Chief of Staff for Diversity and Equity works to establish andsustain responsive institutional structures and practices thatsupport all members of the MCLA community, with particular emphasison students and communities that have been historically underservedor excluded from higher education. The position partners withcollege leadership, faculty, staff, and shared governance bodies toensure that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging areembedded in institutional planning, decision-making, and dailyoperations. In addition, the role supports efforts to advanceequitable access and success across academic programs andhigh-impact educational practices while fostering a campus culturegrounded in dignity, mutual respect, and belonging.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports directly to thePresident.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

This position does not provide directpersonnel supervision. The incumbent works collaboratively withfaculty, staff, administrators, and campus committees across alldivisions and serves as a ex-officio member of the Committee onDiversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. The position is housedwithin the President's Office.

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinate and facilitate cross-campus initiatives that advancethe College's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, andbelonging.
2. Partner with the President's Chief of Staff to support theCabinet and Leadership Team in advancing institution-wide equitygoals through strategic planning, communication, collaboration, andteam development.
3. Collaborate with offices across campus to develop, implement,and assess training and professional development programs thatstrengthen competencies related to equity, inclusion, and belongingand enhance effectiveness in working across differences and withdiverse populations.
4. Work with Human Resources and executive leadership to sustainequitable recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention practicesthat support the development of a workforce reflective of andresponsive to the College's student population.
5. Partner with campus-wide committees, including but not limitedto Strategic Planning, the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, andBelonging Committee, and the Racial Equity and Justice Institute,to develop, implement, and assess initiatives that advanceinstitutional equity and belonging and align with accreditationstandards, strategic priorities, and the mission of MCLA.
6. Review and assess institutional policies, programs, practices,services, and resources through a lens of access, equity,engagement, student success, and belonging.
7. Analyze and leverage institutional data and assessment tools,including the Campus Climate Survey and NSSE, to informdecision-making and improve enrollment, persistence, engagement,and graduation outcomes for all students, particularly thosehistorically excluded from higher education.
8. Identify policies, practices, and conditions that impede thecreation of an inclusive and equitable campus environment and workcollaboratively, under the President's guidance, to develop andimplement solutions.
9. Lead campus-wide programs, initiatives, and communications thatfoster an inclusive and welcoming community by collaborating withfaculty and staff on activities such as MCLA's Day of Dialogue,Lavender Lecture Series, Summit for Racial Equity, and otherrelated programs.
10. Perform other duties as assigned by the President in supportofinstitutional priorities related to diversity, equity, inclusion,belonging, and student success.

Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's degree from an accredited institution.
2. Five to ten years of progressively responsible leadershipexperience in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives within higher education, nonprofit organizations,government agencies, or other public-serving institutions.
3. Demonstrated success leading organization-wide DEIBinitiatives, programs, and strategic efforts.
4. Demonstrated experience using data and assessment results toinform decision-making and drive organizational improvement.
5. Demonstrated experience facilitating dialogue, workshops,training, or educational programs in higher education or comparablesettings.
6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively, inclusively, andcollaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds,identities, perspectives, and experiences.
7. Experience teaching, training, coaching, or facilitatinglearning and skill development, preferably in a college oruniversity setting.
8. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex information, applycritical thinking, and develop practical solutions to institutionalchallenges.
9. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective workingrelationships across diverse constituencies.
10. Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication,project management, and organizational effectiveness.
11. Demonstrated fiscal stewardship, budget management experience,and sound resource allocation practices.
12. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercisesound professional judgment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Earned doctorate or other terminal degree from an accreditedinstitution.
2. Ten or more years of relevant leadership experience.
3. Current and relevant certifications, training, or professionaldevelopment in areas such as cultural competency, restorativepractices, conflict resolution, organizational change management,or related disciplines that support inclusive and equitablepost-secondary educational environments.

DESIRED LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Demonstrates action-oriented leadership informed byscholarship, reflection, and continuous learning.
2. Values collaboration, relationship building, and transparentcommunication.
3. Respects and encourages diverse perspectives, ideas, andapproaches to problem-solving.
4. Actively listens to others and communicates ideas openly,respectfully, and constructively.
5. Fosters trust through transparency, integrity, andaccountability.
6. Demonstrates a commitment to equity, inclusion, and socialjustice.
7. Approaches student success from a growth-oriented andasset-based perspective.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, permanent, benefitted position starting in January 2027. There is some flexibility with the start date. Salaryfor this position is $115,000-$125,000 per year.

Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation,issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on theentry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is noteligible for visa sponsorship.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americanswith Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations toqualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should youneed to request a reasonable accommodation for the applicationprocess, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of HumanResources.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricularand employment opportunities for all applicants, students, andemployees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin,age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status,veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class.Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on thebasis of sex in any educational program or activity that theyoperate, which extends to admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and othernon-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim TitleIX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary ofthe Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Lucas Morrill

Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator

375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247

Telephone: (413) 662-5103

Titleix@mcla.edu

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights

33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424

Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877)521-2172

OCR.Boston@ed.gov