KIPP DC

Manager of Equity Initiatives

Equity and Inclusion - Washington, DC - Full Time


Manager of Equity Initiatives
 

Job Summary

The Manager of Equity Initiatives role is an integral part of the Equity and Inclusion Team, managing the logistics of KIPP DC’s equity programming and communications, ensuring that equity initiatives are planned and executed thoroughly and effectively. The starting salary range for this role is $78,436-$85,256. This is a full-time role based at KIPP DC’s Headquarters Office with occasional flexibility with an anticipated start date of October 1st.


About KIPP DC

By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of supports, including our central headquarters team that supports KIPP DC’s 20 schools and two programs, 7,500 students, and 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.


About the Role

In this crucial role, you'll be responsible for the project management of several key equity initiatives, including the annual Pride Summit, network-wide communications, the coordination of professional development sessions, and DEI onboarding. You'll leverage your project management expertise and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that KIPP DC maintains our commitment to becoming a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive school system.

As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. Schools operate in person and our students and families rely on us for in-person support, and this position will regularly provide on-site support to school teams, frequently partner with other headquarters teams, or regularly work in multiple locations. Because of the nature of the work, this role allows for occasional flexibility and will be required to be onsite 4 days per week.


Location and Type of Work

As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. Schools operate in person and our students and families rely on us for in-person support, and this position will regularly provide on-site support to school teams, frequently partner with other headquarters teams, or regularly work in multiple locations. Because of the nature of the work, this role allows for occasional flexibility and will be required to be onsite 4 days per week.


Responsibilities

Project Management (60% of time)

  • Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders for event planning and management for KIPP DC DEI events and professional development session
  • Manages the planning of DEI events and initiatives, including Pride Summit, Black Male Educator Convening, and professional development sessions for teachers
  • Manage the application process for DEI fellowships and programming, including updating and revising rubrics and reference process

Facilitating Onboarding and Professional Development (20% of time)

  • Facilitate weekly DEI section of New Hire Orientation
  • Design & facilitate DEI professional development for new hires three times per year
  • Manage asynchronous DEI trainings for onboarding  to set up new hires for success with a realistic understanding of their commitment to DEI as a KIPP DC teammate

Communications & Research (10% of time)

  • Stay up to date with trends in education and in diversity, equity and inclusion, and bring fresh and innovative ideas to the work 
  • Manage KIPP DC’s DEI newsletter by collaborating with other teams, researching cultural awareness days and months, and writing updates related to the region’s DEI work
  • Supports the Equity & Inclusion team with communication for key initiatives, including Equity Fellowship application and updates, advertising for events, and reminder and follow-up communications for professional development opportunities

Data Analysis (10 % of time)

  • Create and update data system for progress monitoring goals and initiatives for KIPP DC’s Regional Equity Agenda
  • Support Equity & Inclusion team with data analysis for specific DEI programming

Requirements & Preferences

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Minimum of two years of work experience related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Minimum of two years of project management experience
  • Experience working in an urban K-12 school system

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience teaching in an urban K-12 school
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace applications
  • Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
  • Strong cultural competency skills, including ability to communicate and work effectively and cultivate relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders.
  • Outstanding organizational skills and an extraordinary attention to detail

 

Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas: 

  • Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform, believing in every child's potential for success and prioritizing students, schools, and the essential role of families.
  • Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.
  • Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
  • Communications and Influence:  Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style. 
  • Teamwork: Contributes to  a supportive team culture, fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard. 
  • Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
  • Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DC’s commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
  • Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback, self reflection, humility, and action.

Benefits & Compensation

KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:

  • The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $78,436-$85,256. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector.  
  • KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.
  • KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
  • Currently, individuals in this role have up to 15 paid time off days, up to 10 paid sick days, and 12 paid holidays. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.


Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.

Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying, kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at danica.cunningham@kippdc.org. Please include your name, resume, and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

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