Assistant Director of Diversity and Community Life

University School of Nashville

Assistant Director of Diversity and Community Life

August 2025

Purpose: To provide thoughtful leadership and direct services to the school community in the areas of cultural competency, coordination of diversity efforts, and advocacy and support, under the direction and guidance of the Director of Diversity and Community Life.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource and liaison to the school community on matters of diversity, equity and inclusion practices
• Support ongoing programs to enhance cross-cultural understanding and effectiveness of students and faculty, including off-campus diversity initiatives 
• Serve as a liaison to the Association of Parents of Black and African American Students, USNA, HOLA, and other parent groups as needed
• Provide support for student diversity clubs and other K-12 programs and activities
• Prepare and present reports for/to the Director and USN community
• Assist in the ongoing development and implementation of programs for students, faculty, and parents that promote and sustain a multicultural and inclusive school community
• Assist in faculty recruitment/retention projects in partnership with school leadership
• Work collaboratively with students, colleagues, and other members of the USN community
• Communicate with the faculty, staff, parent, student as needed 
• Develop and maintain organized office systems; including ensuring phone calls and emails are always answered carefully and promptly; ordering and keeping supplies stocked for programs and events; and coding departmental P-Card transactions appropriately
• Schedule meetings, maintain and update all calendars (office and school-wide) and send event reminders as needed
• Perform other duties as determined by the Director of Diversity and Community Life

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, Master’s degree preferred
• Teaching and/or administrative experience in an environment similar to USN would be ideal
• Experience with a diverse school community

Skills and Abilities

• Think strategically and work collaboratively with all members of a diverse community
• Enjoy working with faculty and children in a K-12 school environment
• Communicate thoroughly, accurately, and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Possess strong organizational skills and be able to juggle competing priorities
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor; demonstrate integrity and confidentiality
• Be ready to serve, eager to learn, able to adapt to change, and committed to one’s own professional growth
• Demonstrate initiative when unsupervised and maintain integrity and confidentiality