Arts:At MCLA, we’re here for all – and focused on each – of our
students. As a 2025 Top Ten Public College, classes are taught by
educators who care deeply about teaching, and about seeing their
students thrive on every level of their lives. Nearly 93% of our
graduates land competitive jobs or are accepted by some of the best
grad schools in the country. We engage in the most nationally
relevant conversations by hosting some of the most celebrated
thinkers and speakers on our campus in the Berkshires of
Massachusetts, an area known for its mountain ranges, hiking
trails, and panoramic views. Our hometown of North Adams is
brimming with creative energy and the regional economy is booming
as a result. In nearly every way possible, the experience at MCLA
is designed to elevate you as an individual, a leader, and a
communicator, fully empowered to make your impression on the
world.
Job Description:
The Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice
Initiatives contributes to campus diversity and inclusion goals by
providing leadership for and advancing programs affecting the
quality of campus life for all students, with a focus on MCLA
community members from marginalized communities, including ALANA
identifying and LGBTQIA+ identifying folx. Reporting to the Vice
Provost for Institutional Equity and Belonging, this position is
accountable to carry out the vision of MCLA’s diversity, equity,
and inclusion goals. This position plans, implements and assesses
programs and initiatives to meet the diverse needs of our community
by facilitating training and coordinating programs developed by the
Office if IEB. The Director promotes persistence towards graduation
and contributes to retention through referrals and intervention,
community belonging activities, and formal training opportunities
to increase equity.
- In consultation with the VP for IEB, collaborate with key
offices and academic departments to support the transition and
success of students of color, LGBT students, international
students, veterans, and other diverse populations into
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Connect students with
scholarship, internship, service and leadership opportunities and
award programs. - Assist in the development of policies, procedures and programs
that assure the well-being and development of students from
historically marginalized communities, affirm human dignity, and
cultural pluralism across campus. - Assist the VP for IEB in assessing the educational and
supportive needs of offices and departments as it relates to
helping the college create a multicultural living-learning
environment for all students. - Provide guidance in creating and delivering training and
initiatives that promote increased cultural humility and diversity
awareness within the MCLA community. - Provide operational leadership for the coordination of
multicultural and international related programming, including but
not limited to Black History Month, Latino Month, and Asian
Awareness Month, Lavender Graduation, etc., as directed by the
CDO. - Participate with MCLA award processes related to diverse
student populations, such as the Mitch West Scholarship, Margaret
Hart Scholarship, Multicultural Achievement Award and others in
collaboration with appropriate academic and support
departments. - Represent the Office of the IEB as requested.
- Advance the work of centers and programs to support student
populations who have been historically disadvantaged and oppressed
in higher education:- the Multicultural Resource Center (MERC)
- The Gender, and Sexuality Center (GSC)
- Serve as chair, and/or member, of key institutional
committees. - Serve as operational support for IEB events, programs, and
initiatives. - Foster cross campus collaborations to increase equity
mindedness and belonging. - Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in higher education, social justice education,
counseling, student affairs, or related program is required. - 3 -5 years of experience working with college students
required, ideally in a student development or advising
capacity. - Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of student
development, social justice education, and the needs of
historically marginalized populations in higher education is
required. - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate collaborative work with
diverse students, faculty and staff. - Experience in student program development, budget management
and vendor contracts. - Demonstrated ability to influence the creation, implementation,
and management of a balanced array of programs which reflect
students’ interests and educational needs. - Proven ability to assess program impact on student learning,
including use of quantitative and qualitative data. - Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to fulfill the
job responsibilities.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, benefited position in the APA union. Annual
Salary is $65,000 – $80,000.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to
qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you
need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application
process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human
Resources.
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-curricular
and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and
employees 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 the
basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they
operate, which extends to admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other
non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA’s Title IX
Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer, to the Assistant
Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights,
or both.
Liz Frost
Interim Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
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
Application Instructions:
Applicants should electronically submit an application by clicking
on the APPLY NOW button below.
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