Associate Director of Belonging, Equity, and Impact

Rowland Hall•Salt Lake City, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Associate Director of Belonging, Equity, and Impact School Overview Founded in 1867, Rowland Hall is an independent school in Salt Lake City serving approximately 1,000 students in preschool through twelfth grade. Driven by our vision of developing people the world needs, we believe in a transformational education that gives students agency and purpose, connects them to their global community, and empowers them to make the world a better place for all. Rowland Hall sets the standard for teaching and learning excellence through our academic and co-curricular programs, including experiential learning opportunities, artistic self-expression, and a competitive athletic program that challenges students inside and outside the classroom. We foster curiosity, compassion, joy throughout the learning process, and graduate young adults who know how to think critically and are inspired to make a difference. Located near the base of the stunning Wasatch Mountain Range and adjacent to the University of Utah, a world-class research university and medical center, Rowland Hall attracts a diverse community of families. The school focuses on recruiting and retaining high-quality employees by offering extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries with local districts and market rates, and a close-knit, supportive community. Position Summary The Associate Director of Belonging, Equity, and Impact is a leadership position designed to strengthen and expand the school’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and community engagement. This role will deepen the integration of equity and inclusion practices across the school while advancing the growth and impact of the Horizons program at Rowland Hall.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
3-5 years of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion or student leadership development related role, especially student support, program development, and creation of educational resources strongly preferred
Commitment to the vision and values of Rowland Hall , especially our strategic priorities
Strong knowledge of scholarship related to diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as leadership development and educational access
Research skills, including the ability to identify appropriate sources and generate accessible resources for community members
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners
Experience presenting/facilitating education programming to audiences of students, faculty, and parents in small and large group settings
Strong familiarity with design tools, such as Canva and Google Suite, to create engaging documents and materials
Organizational skills, including detailed note-taking, collating documents, and managing multiple projects at once
Flexibility and open-mindedness are required for a fast-paced school environment
An understanding of the developmental needs of students and enthusiasm for working closely with all of our students and families
High emotional intelligence, empathy, energy, creativity, flexibility, discretion, and patience
lift up to 10 lbs of supply boxes
move easily around both Rowland Hall campuses as well as partner facilities
be able to communicate appropriately and effectively with constituents, including students, families, and colleagues
be able to contribute in an organized and productive manner as a team member of grade level, division, and all school groups
ability to work in person and on campus

Responsibilities

Develop cohesive, long-term student leadership programming that cultivates the skills of empathetic, ethical, and engaged citizenship in collaboration with divisional leaders and community partners.
Support the expansion of the Center for Community Impact , particularly student-centered initiatives such as Impact Summits, community breakfasts, speaker series, and grade-level engagement projects.
Teach a semester-long Leadership and Engagement Capstone course for 11th- and 12th-grade students.
Strengthen the student affinity group program and facilitate lessons on identity, bias, stereotypes, and upstander strategies for all Middle and Upper School students
Supervise student affinity groups and the student JEDI Committee.
Organize community gatherings that build leadership capacity, showcase curricular connections, and celebrate impactful contributions across the school.
Design and implement cross-divisional peer mentoring and engagement programs, particularly as the school transitions to a unified campus, and create mentorship pathways that include alumni, Board members, and community partners.
Collaborate with parent/caregiver and faculty/staff affinity group leaders to enhance and align programming.
Partner with the marketing and communications team to share stories of impact and amplify the visibility of equity and inclusion initiatives.
Support day-to-day operations of the office and team, including resource development, logistics and event planning, and communications.
Designing and implementing Super Saturday programming for Horizons students and families.
Assisting with fundraising and partnership development to sustain and expand programmatic impact.
Overseeing year-long tutoring programs, managing transportation, and related logistics.
Collecting and analyzing program data to prepare impact reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Partnering with SummerWorks staff to align space and program needs.
Supporting Horizons Program Coordinator and Site Directors in all aspects of program management, including events, marketing, family engagement, registration, and staffing.